Ways to make Fitness Effective and Fun “FUN” is not always the first word that comes to mind when someone says “physical fitness” or “workout”, but why not? I love working out and most of the time I do find...
Drum Roll Please . . . Something great is returning to Empower, and we are so excited. As you know, we made a lot of big decisions throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and one of those decisions was to halt all...
The answer is yes. After an epic Super Bowl half-time show – yes I am a huge 90s hip-hop fan – one of the most talked about things was not how incredible it is that these performers can still put...
By Michael Raynor, MS, RD, LDN If you follow food news or just look at new products in the grocery store, you’ve probably heard of various “superfoods” and the wide array of associated claims made about them. So, what’s the...
There are many considerations when working with developing youth athletes. All kids develop at different rates and have varying amounts of experience. Because of this, there is not a one-size-fits-all exercise program for all youth athletes. These children and adolescents...
Dear Empower Family, Wow! Another year like no other – one that tried our strength, our patience, and our resolve, but we are still here, thriving. As a small service-based business, we are both humbled and honored by being able...
Youth AthletePerformance Development ProgramBy Dr. Chris Bruscato in partnership with Empower Fitness Empower is thrilled to be partnering with Dr. Chris Bruscato PT, DPT, LAT, ATC, XPS to bring this NEW and exciting program to the Empower community. Chris is a...
By RJ Lisander In the interest of full disclosure, I get paid to guide people through wellness and mindfulness practices such as mindfulness meditation, guided meditation, and therapeutic yoga. In these meetings, I encourage daily practice to promote the most...
By Michael Raynor, MS, RD, LDN For people with health and fitness goals, the time of year (with a string of holidays in a row) can feel like a minefield of temptation and events pulling us off track. The great...
Do you ever feel like life is not only busy, but too busy? Lately I have been running at a frenetic pace, which has left me feeling exhausted and stressed. Almost to where I am longing for the Safer-At-Home Covid...
Fitness Fun . . . Let’s Go!
Group Fitness is Back!
Body Shaming be Damned
What’s the Deal With Superfoods
Importance of Evaluating Youth Athletes Prior to Training
A Year’s End Letter
Youth Athlete Development
Mindfulness as an Informal Practice
Staying on Track During the Holidays
BUSY, BUSY – Take Control of your Time