Sarah Fish
Director of Trust and Estate Administration, Duke University, Office of Gift Planning
WE ALL KNOW THIS. Feeling good now and growing old gracefully requires the following: Eating Nutritious Foods, Getting Plenty of Sleep, and Regular Exercise. Easier Said than done. My wake-up call when I turned 40. Suddenly I realized that I was not as strong as I used to be, and I was not as flexible as I used to be. I didn’t want to climb mountains or run marathons, I just wanted to be able to take several flights of stairs without being winded. I wanted to get off the floor with ease. I wanted someone to remind me to take care of me. Like so many people I had the motivation but I lacked the willpower. So, I met Jessica and soon I felt better. I was better. I have muscle definition. I can jog. I feel good. I am healthy. Working with Jess once a week reminds me of all the good things that I should do. Jess provided me with the jumpstart that I craved and her weekly encouragement reminds me to keep it up. If you are ready to be your best, I would suggest that you call Empower Personal Training.
Alan Cohen
Empower Personal Training Client
Before I began working out with Katy at Empower, all I would do is hope that tomorrow would be the day I started working out and lament my deteriorating physical condition. I was within a few years of 50, but not liking how I was feeling. It only took one workout with Katy to realize why previous attempts to workout on my own provided no results and were a true waste of time. Every workout with Katy is focused and fully supervised so that I do all the movements correctly to get the maximum benefit from the time I allocate to my workout. Katy makes sure the workouts are fun, varied, interesting and challenging. The results have been fantastic. I have lost weight, I have a smaller waist size and I have noticed an obvious increase in overall health and flexibility.
The entire staff of Empower is helpful, happy and encouraging to everyone. Committing time each week to working out at Empower has been the best gift I have given myself in a long time. I now know that working out with experts does provide superior results.
Wendy McCorkle
Empower Personal Training Client
I’ve never been too interested in working out beyond my once or twice a week tennis game. But after experiencing a minor tennis injury, I treated myself to a session at Empower. They figured out what I had done, where I was weak, and how I could strengthen myself so it wouldn’t happen again. And now I’m a total convert! My sessions with Matt and Mike are about the best money I’ve ever spent on myself.
Barry S. Roberts
Kenan Institute Entrepreneurial Scholar and Professor of Entrepreneurship
Matt is absolutely a fantastic personal trainer. He has a unique ability to contour my workout to my needs on that day (whether my back or knees are bothering me) and to make it a stimulating, healing and strenuous training session. The program he develops for me is an individualized health and fitness regimen that educates and guides me through all aspects of personal fitness, good health, and personal wellness. My experience at Empower is enjoyable, positive, satisfying, motivating and, most importantly, successful. We are clearly meeting my goals and objectives.
Peter B. Wears
Smith Barney, Inc.
Lots of things seem to happen as we approach 60, among them being a heightened sense of our mortality. As a reasonably fit and conscientious gym “rat” for over 10 years, I felt a change in my routine was needed. I strolled in to Empower one morning to take a look, and I was greeted by one of the owners in a very professional and delightful manner. This was the best “stroll” I’ve probably ever taken. Michael puts together fun (Yes! Fun!) never boring, reasonably strenuous workouts. These workouts are now a very important part of my week. I never mind paying this bill!
Billy Maupin
Green Tango
Empower and my personal trainer pushed me to realize my fitness goals while providing a comfortable and appealing atmosphere to work out in.
As a small business owner most of my day is like weathering a hurricane. But working out at Empower is like finding the eye of the storm, calm and still, allowing me to focus on my fitness needs.
Additionally, as I am recovering from an injury, I especially appreciate my personal trainerís ability to spot activities or movements that may be harmful, and make corrections or suggestions for my workout that avoid further injury.
Barbara V. Smith
A 78 year-old truly satisfied client
For the last 16 years Patty Shoaf has been my outstandingly able trainer and a special friend. Her consummate professionalism is brought to bear in every one of our sessions. Her interest in maintaining my good health in the face of several debilitating medical crises sends her to research materials and to make collegial consults on my behalf. And now that Patty has teamed up with the fine staff at Empower Personal Training, we work together in a well equipped, clean training facility with the newest equipment and outstanding personnel. This is a win-win situation for me.
Pam Harris
Empower Personal Training Client
For six and a half years from 1997 to 2003 my husband and I lived on a sailboat and sailed around the world. That was a great adventure and took our total focus for those six and a half years. Exercise was intermittent at best. Since we returned I have made myself, my health and wellbeing my most important project. I have been privileged to work with Patty at Empower to implement those goals. I am much stronger and feel really good about myself and my health. I live to bench press!!
Robert Peek, retired
Empower Personal Training Client
No other fitness program ever worked very long for me, each one lost to the mysterious force which attacks good intentions. But now, all thanks to the trainers at Empower, I’m in the third year of a regular program there.
Stephanie Morgan
Doctoral Candidate, UNC-CH
It was seven months and six dress sizes (18 to 12, if you are curious) ago that I started training at Empower. As great as those numbers are, they don’t tell the whole story. There are other numbers – 44 push-ups, 50 mountain climbers, 6.0 miles/hour on the treadmill – that also mark the difference between where I was then and where I am now.
What the numbers don’t show is this incredible interior transformation I’ve gone through. For the first time, this bookworm who used to skip P.E. for Latin Club or Debate Team thinks of herself as “powerful” and “mentally tough.” Not only did my trainer teach me to exercise safely and regularly (surprisingly sophisticated skills I would have never figured out on my own), but having him in my corner to encourage me and hold me accountable helped me have the courage to challenge myself to live better. Empower Personal Training is the best gift I’ve ever given myself.
Dr. John R. Christensen, DDS
Empower Personal Training Client
I have worked with Jessica, Ronda, and Empower for three years. I decided to try a personal trainer because every time I joined a gym I would run into the boredom wall after a couple of months. Jessica has stressed a total fitness regimen and has varied the exercises so that each session seems fresh. She is professional and her breadth of knowledge in the field is impressive. My health is improved, and I have decreased the number and frequency of headaches I used to suffer. Best of all, my golf game is strong and I can hit the ball farther than ever!
Robin Marin
Empower Personal Training Client
I have been working with Patty Shoaf for the past four months; she is a great T-R-A-I-N-E-R!!!
T – tenacious, thoughtful, taskmaster
R – remarkable, restorative, respectful
A – able, articulate, accommodating
I – inspirational, innovative, individual
N – nicely no-nonsense, natural, nurturing
E – enterprising, effective, exemplary
R – radiant, resilient, reassuring
I couldn’t ask for more! In addition, the atmosphere at Empower is relaxed, yet VERY professional…a refreshing change from the typical ‘gym’ setting. I felt welcome and comfortable on my very first visit. Thanks to my friend who recommended this great resource and facility.
Kristel Dorian
Ladies Boot Camp Client
I have been working out with the Ladies Boot Camp class two days a week at Empower Personal Training. The class challenges me, but I still have lots of fun. This class is the only exercise I get now that I’m pregnant, and I plan to come back as soon as possible after the baby is born.
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