Healing from Exercise Boredom: 3 Workouts You Can Use at the Gym
So many people go to the gym and just don’t know what to do. Here are a couple methods you can use to vary your workout routine. 1-The Countdown: Pick 5 exercises, do 10 reps of each exercise then start over with 9 reps of each. Keep going all the way down to 1. […]
Trainer Spotlight: Amanda Fontaine
I am a fitness advocate, enthusiast and lover. That’s what I spend a majority of my day doing, but who I am is a person who values God, my family, friends, serving the community and leaving a legacy in this world. I am strong, sensitive, reliable and a giver. I was an only […]
Fun & Games: Get Fit With Play
Why use games in your fitness training? I’ve been incorporating games in my Personal Training for years, because guess what? Everyone needs to have some FUN! As adults we don’t get enough opportunities to just play. Some people get bored of lifting weights, especially for those who are training multiple times per week. […]
30 Days to Wellness Challenge SUCCESS!
As we gear up for another 30 Days to Wellness Challenge we would like to reflect on this awesome testimonial submitted by one of our Empower favorites, Kathy Cleaver. Join us on September 8th as we embark on another 30 days of clean eating, fitness fun and feeling good! “Two weeks down and two to […]
An Inside Look at Girl’s On The Run
-from Caroline, GOTR Participant at Morehead Elementary “I didn’t even really know what Girls On The Run was when my mom signed me up. I knew I was pretty fast running the bases in softball but that was pretty much all the running I ever did. I wasn’t sure that running a 5K sounded like […]
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 […]
Go Exercise With Your Kids
Go Exercise With Your Kids Written by: Eric Broadbent Hey you. Yeah you. Wait who? You! The one sitting there slouched in your seat. Put down the I-pad or computer mouse and step away from the electronic device. Put your hands high where I can see them, go get your kids, and start moving! Ok, […]