Together we are STRONG – Health Builders!
When this pandemic first hit and we were forced (willingly for most) to shelter at home, we had to reimagine, among many things, how we would keep exercising. Some immediately jumped into virtual exercise programs or virtual personal training, some met with their trainer or exercise group outside, some stopped their normal fitness studio/gym routine but took […]
The Adventure of Tina Wilcox
Tina Wilcox is about to hike the entire Appalachian Trail! This hike is an ambitious one. At 2,190 total miles, the Trail winds through 14 states along the east coast from Maine to Georgia. It has a total gain/loss in elevation of 464,500 ft. Every year, about 2,000 hikers attempt to tackle the Trail’s full […]
Client Spotlight – Bill Boulding
This week we feature Bill Boulding. When he’s not off jet setting the world, he zooms into the studio and always works hard no matter how tired or what time zone feels like he’s in. He’s definitely an All-Star client and lots of fun to work with. Bill trains with Amanda Fontaine. His Profession: Dean […]
Client Spotlight – Sharon Taylor
Words from Blaine – Sharon’s Trainer: I have been working with Sharon for about 3-4 years now. During this time I have seen her face some very challenging and serious medical issues. However, when times got tough for her, she got tougher. Being a medical oncologist she was very aware of the hard road ahead […]
Client Spotlight – Dotty Reid
Dotty is an Empower great and she has the best smile around! Read a bit more about her Empower experience: – Tell us a little about your profession. I am a RN (who has been in nursing more than 50 years.), with a Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration. When I retired 4 […]
Client Spotlight – Wendy McColskey
This picture was taken in France (notice the red clay) in 2015. I was playing for the U.S. on the National Women’s 60s Tennis Team against other countries. We won! It was a great experience. Training with Nestor at Empower definitely contributed to my fitness, quickness, and strength. It gave me an advantage especially […]
Member Monday – Laney McPhaul
Laney is a Sales Manager for a large IT firm. She manages employees who provide sales support to Fortune 500 companies in the NYC Metro area. Her favorite exercises she says are: “12 ounce curls” – Ha! Really she likes squats and having fun on the slide board. She’s been at Empower for about […]
Member Monday – Ahmad Adi
MEMBER MONDAY: Each week we feature an exceptional client that exudes Living the Life They Envision. This week we feature Ahmad Adi. His profession: He’s a resident physician at Duke Hospitals – currently finishing his training to become a psychiatrist. He is also interested in public health issues surrounding mental health, […]
Member Monday – Madison Rootenberg
MEMBER MONDAY: Each week we feature an exceptional client that exudes Living the Life they Envision. This week we feature Madison Rootenberg. Words from Madison: “Hi my name is Madison and I run Everyday Magic with my best friend, an intentional lifestyle store in downtown Durham! My passion is animals, I am a rescue and […]
Member Monday: Dr. Gene Oddone
Each week we are featuring an exceptional client that exudes Living the Life they Envision. This week we feature Eugene Oddone, AKA (Iron Man- as referred to by his trainer Amanda Fontaine). Profession: He’s a general internist. He takes care of patients and teaches Duke residents and students at the Durham VA, and has […]