FAQs
Your Burning Questions Answered
Am I fit enough to get started?
Yes. Our coaches will adapt the programming to your fitness level. Just like you don’t need to know how to play piano to take piano lessons, making you fit is our job, no experience required!
I am already pretty fit, can Empower help me?
Yes. We work with athletes of all levels including Olympians, professional athletes, world champions and fitness professionals. Whatever level you are currently at, we will make you fitter!
What if I have existing injuries?
No problem. We specialize in adapting our programming to your specific needs. You will be surprised to discover that your old aches and pains begin to vanish when you begin training with us and decades old injuries may disappear altogether.
Am I too old to start training?
It is never too late to start. We have members of all ages. If you’re 80 we will help you feel like you are 60 again. If you’re 60 we’ll help you feel 40. And our lucky 40 year-olds get to feel like they are once again in their 20’s! whatever mileage you’ve put on your body, young at heart is what matters at Empower.
How do I get started?
1-on-1 personal training is how most of our members begin their journey with us. Personal training is available in both 30 and 60 minute sessions in person or on Zoom. You may choose to graduate to group classes after becoming comfortable with foundational movements or continue with personal training sessions.
The best way to assess how to start is to come in for a free session with one of our coaches to discuss your goals. Your coach will help you decide which training option will best fit your current needs.
Is it safe?
Yes! There is a lot of hype on the internet about intensity and amazing videos celebrating the superhuman feats of athleticism performed by the top 0.01% but at Empower our focus is training everyday people like you and me. Your coach will tailor your training to your fitness level. You will be performing exercises and workouts appropriate to your level of fitness. We’re not saying that you won’t one day be performing superhuman feats of athleticism on YouTube but that is certainly not where you are going to start! You are going to start with the basics and we’ll progress from there as appropriate to your strength, skill and desire.
TESTIMONIALS
What our members say about Empower
"Life changing"
"I started going to Empower Fitness about 8 months ago and it has been life-changing! I have never been a very sporty person, but thanks to the personal training sessions I feel stronger and healthier than ever before. The coaches are very experienced and knowledgeable and can adapt all exercises to your abilities and goals.
Personal training works better for me with my schedule, but from what I have seen the group classes are fun and it feels like a community where everyone knows and supports each other."
- Tarik O.
"Sustainable approach to fitness"
"The coaches are very personable, knowledgeable, and bend over backward to accommodate each member’s needs and abilities.
The WOD programming is a hybrid between CrossFit and Original Strength, with rucking and even a little martial arts thrown in occasionally.
The Alma location is great for longer runs along Jericho Beach, hill work up 8th, or 400m loops around Jericho Village.
You can tell a lot about a gym by its members. From what I experienced, Empower is filled with middle-aged people who are at varying levels of fitness but all working to improve. There are also a bunch of seriously fit master athletes—a testament to the sustainable approach to fitness."
- Vincent M.
"The coaches are incredible"
"Highly recommend Empower for anybody wanting to either start their CrossFit journey or continue it. The coaches are incredible, even in a full class they will spot incorrect form or technique. It's the most welcoming gym I've ever been apart of and the best investment you'll ever make in yourself. The schedule of classes is excellent and no matter your progression, a movement can always be scaled by the coaches for you. I can't sing Empower's praises enough so try it for yourself!"
- Ciara C.
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