Personal Training for DADS!

June is the month we celebrate Father’s Day and all the support and love our dads (and dad figures) pour into this world. They are strong beyond our concept of strength and loyal to the end of time. They are our biggest fans, our rocks, and often they are the ones to bring the FUN. In […]

Stress & Weight Gain

STRESS! Oh my, we all have our share of it. Whether it’s work stress, relationship stress, worry about your family or simply stress about current world events, there is plenty to go around, and it can wreak havoc on your health. We are very aware of how stress affects us mentally–causing anxiety and depression, substance […]

Group Training is Back

PERSONAL GROUP TRAINING IN DURHAM–WE’RE BACK AT IT! We are so super excited to announce that we are adding 2 IN STUDIO group training sessions to our schedule as we tip-toe back toward “normal”! YAY!! We would love to have you join us. You don’t have to be a client or have a membership to attend group training […]

Empower ON DEMAND Training

Whether investing in a personal trainer isn’t in your budget right now, or you don’t live close enough to Empower to come in to our studio, or you simply need the convenience of working out anytime and anywhere – Empower On Demand Membership is the perfect fitness solution for you! Empower On Demand Membership allows you to […]

Empower ON DEMAND Coming Soon!

Our team is excited to announce that our Empower On Demand Workout Central – a workout video library built by our expert trainers just for you – has gotten A LOT more user friendly. This new membership site offers a large variety of workout formats, intensity levels, and durations – so you will find sessions that fit […]

Mother’s Day Special

 May is the month we celebrate Mother’s Day and all the LOVE and nurturing our moms (and mom figures) pour into this world. They are strong beyond our concept of strength, loyal to the end of time, busier than an industrious bee, and they are our biggest fans, our rocks, and our peace. In their […]

Strength Train All Year Long

As the temps warm up, we often find ourselves drawn to more outdoor activities–which is awesome! Whether your passion is running, rollerblading, swimming, playing a game of tennis with a friend, or hitting the water for some canoeing, these beautiful spring to summer days are the perfect time to enjoy exercising with Mother Nature. However, […]

Metabolic Syndrome: Danger Ahead

Over the years we have had several clients come to us because they had recently been told by their doctors that they had (or were approaching) metabolic syndrome.  You’ve probably heard of this condition, but you may not completely understand what it is.  The best way to think about metabolic syndrome is as an advanced […]

Fab 4 Fitness Moves – Suspension Training

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Suspension training is a fantastic way to spice up your workout. Try these Fab 4 moves and see. Use these Fab 4 TRX Moves in the Workout: 15  TRX Rows 15 TRX Pushups 10 TRX Single leg squats – Right Leg 10 TRX Single leg squats Left Leg REPEAT 3x Spread the Empower love. Share this awesome workout […]

Fab 4 Fitness Moves – Hamstring Strength

Hamstring strength allows you to move efficiently, improves posture, and helps prevent injury. Add these Fab 4 Moves to your workout. Use these Fab 4 Hamstring Strengthening Moves in the Workout: 10 Deadlifts 20 Swings 15 Hamstring curls 15 Hip drops  REPEAT 2-3x Spread the Empower love. Share this awesome workout with friends.