Empower Personal Training

I have always had a hard time sticking with an exercise regimen. Working with Empower Personal Training has changed that. I have appointments 3x/week that I keep just like I would any other commitment. I have been working out with my trainer for over a year now and have more energy and confidence in my abilities. I know that my trainer is always developing a workout that is customized to reach my goals and considers my fitness level and ability. The Empower Personal Training facility is a clean, welcoming studio and the trainers are fit and knowledgeable without being intimidating. Their input and oversight really make all the difference.

Pros: knowledgeable, friendly staff

I came to Empower, and Michael, 6-months ago, hobbling on a knee sore after 35 years of running. Orthopedists and Physical Therapists were not able to create a program that helped ease the pain of running. Yet, 3-months into a twice a week work-out with Michael that focused on core body muscles, I was able to run again, pain free. No two workouts were the same, yet we stayed on track to restore my ability to run again. I had never before relinquished my phyisical fitness to someone else, but, in the end, it has made all the difference. I could not have foreseen this change in this short time. If you are looking to recreate a level of fitness that you had before, I would strongly recommend Empower!
Positives: Clean, personal, enviroment
Negatives: None

I have always been a big believer in the therapeutic benefit of deep tissue massage and have received many great massages. However, I just tried Thai massage for the first time and was blown away. This Eastern style massage has deep roots in the Indian yoga tradition and incorporates passive stretching, acupressure, compression and massage. Satya, the massage therapist at Empower Personal Training, was extremely knowledgable, professional and nothing short of AMAZING. The massage is performed on a thick comfortable mat on the floor with your clothes on and begins with a traditional herbal tea foot bath (so refreshing!). Thai massage lasts at least 90 minutes (which is what I did) but Satya recommends 2 hours. The time flew by and I was wishing it wouldn't end. Unlike the deep tissue table massage that I am used to, Thai massage really gets deeper into the muscles and also works on joints and ligaments - stretching you out and making you feel so good. I have recommended this style of massage and Satya at Empower to everyone I know. Best massage experience I have ever had!

Pros: Knowledgable professional staff / Clean, warm and welcoming facility
Cons: None

I have never regretted joining. Katy is simply the best trainer I have ever worked out with. The facilities are fantastic.

I have been trasformed by working with Mike Babbit for the last 3+ months 2 times a week. I am a stay at home mother whose back often hurt from taking our son in and out of the crib and car seat. Since training with Mike I have not had a back ache b/c he has focused on strenghtening my core muscles to better handle the everyday activities of being with a toddler.

I also have the added benefit of more stamina and a more trim, tone body which all add up to more self confidnce! I have worked with other trainers and none have increased my strength and given me workouts with so much variation as Mike. And observing other trainers in the gym...they all give their clients workouts that are challenging and not the same hum drumn over and over again exercises.

I highly recommend Empower if you want to be in the best shape of your life and have fun getting to your goal!

Pros: Clean, friendly, and challenging enough to promise awesome results!
Cons: Expensive but worth it since your health should be number 1!