I think stress is one the great inhibitors of how we choose to live. Because stress is what is perceived, stress becomes part of our routine. We develop physical reactions to our perceptions of stress, which controls how we carry...
The dog days of summer are here and Empower is celebrating by having everyone post pictures of their dogs/pets on the bulletin board above the water fountain. We all know everyone takes dozens of pictures of their pets so if...
People often ask me when it comes to fruits, vegetables and meats which is better, local or organic? My quick answer is local, however I feel that the question is dealing with apples and oranges here (no pun intended!). So...
Sticking to a routine isn’t always easy. In fact, it’s hardly ever easy unless the routine doesn’t require us to do much work. For instance, if I lived in Barbados, I think I could gladly start up the routine of...
It’s a common trap people fall into. We go to the movies or watch television and see the beautiful celebrities on the screen and strive to have that same look. Who wouldn’t want to look like Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt)...
What exercise should you do every day? Name an animal that is easy to imitate? Which trainer is most likely to lose it? These were just a few the questions that our trainers had to answer yesterday during our first...
Check out this article: Link It doesn’t seem like long ago when all the dieting craze centered around eating a low-fat diet. From a caloric standpoint it makes sense as fat has nine calories per gram while protein and carbohydrates...
Congratulations to this determined group for completing the Vegan Challenge Week! I’m hoping that you all learned a little something about alternative diets and your ability to function well on such diets. Since you made it a full seven days...
Join Us May 7th for Boot Camp and our 2011 Train-the-Trainer Event It’s that time of year again, when we give you, our loyal clients, a chance to get us back for all those burpees and lunges we’ve made you...
My friends tease me all the time because I love youtube videos. I’ll do my “come check this out” wave and they’ll roll their eyes and comply. But the videos I show are usually good for a laugh or five....
Stress, Routines & Massage Therapy
How Pets Make us Happier and Healthier
Local vs. Organic
Sticking to the Routine
Unrealistic Expectations
Trainer Feud 2011
Two Interesting Nutrition Reads
Now on to the 21 Day Detox
Train the Trainer
Hilarious (but not terribly pertinent) Videos