10 Years of Empower and Beyond: Why ARBONNE?
As we reflect on the last 10 years of our Empower story we feel immense pride and gratitude. We remember all that we have learned, all that we endured, all of the milestones and all of the challenges . . . but mostly we remember all of you – Empower staff and clients who have […]
Mobility from the Ground Up
Creating a foundation of quality movement is critical to being a healthy human being Zachary J Connell M.Ed., CSCS, Pn-1, CPT LEARN MORE ABOUT MOBILITY FROM THE GROUND UP WORKSHOP SERIES What Is Mobility Training? Mobility training is a holistic approach to resolving and preventing injury while programming the body with the motor skills necessary […]
Looking for a way to “Beet” The Holiday Weight Gain?
Roasted Beet and Apple Salad This dish is absolutely beautiful–perfect to adorn your holiday table or an impressive dish to take to a party! Beets are a great source of fiber and folate, and a good source of potassium and vitamin C as well. Recent research on anthocyanins, the phytochemical that gives beets their […]
EMPOWER Blog: Mythbusters Edition
How often have you thought to yourself, “I really need to go workout.”? Now, how many times have you said, “I could really use a personal trainer.”? And finally, the myth we’re going to be discussing today, how many times have you said, “I should probably get in shape before I ask that personal trainer […]
Trainer Spotlight: EMPOWER Raleigh – Cody Johnson
Cody is from Greensboro, North Carolina and spent most of his time growing up there. As a kid, Cody played a variety of sports, but settled into soccer, football, and basketball in high school. Upon arriving as a freshman at UNC-Chapel Hill, Cody originally planned on becoming a Business major, but his passion for sport […]
EMPOWER Durham: Trainer Spotlight – Greg Maness
Greg was born in Detroit, Michigan, but spent most of his childhood on the North Carolina coast in the Wilmington area. He played a variety of sports growing up. As a “beach kid” Greg particularly enjoyed bodyboarding and swimming in the ocean. While initially a pre-pharmacy student in college, he eventually pursued and earned a Bachelor of […]
Exercise Tip of the Week – Be Comfortably Uncomfortable
How often do you go to the gym just to do the same exact workout, with the same exact weights, at the same exact speed, with the same energy level? Is this comfortable? Do you feel accomplished? Do you feel like you had a great workout? Feels great right? WRONG! You’ve fallen into the same […]
Trainer Spotlight – Amanda Fontaine’s 5 Favorite Exercises
Ever wondered what your EMPOWER trainers love to do when they exercise? Well today you get to find out! This week’s blog features the lovely Amanda Fontaine and her 5 Favorite Exercises! Her response is below. Enjoy! “Working out and physical fitness have always been huge passions of mine. When it comes to exercise, no one […]
Empower Blog – Myth Busters Edition
Welcome to Empower Blog: Myth Busters Edition, your bi-monthly debunking of common fitness misconceptions! This episode features the very common assumption that strength training will turn you into a giant green monster known as the Hulk. While lifting weights will promote the development of lean muscle mass, it will not automatically make you start bulging […]
Meet Empower Trainer Rob King
Rob King grew up in Saratoga Springs, NY. For most of his childhood, he grew up playing various sports. In the beginning, his training philosophy and style was deeply connected to athletic strength and conditioning. However, in his post college years, he began to really expand his training knowledge. In his spare time, Rob mainly […]