Empower Fitness

I started training with Greg not long after my 60th birthday. I was a woman with chronic scoliosis, bad posture, regular back spasms, and diminishing bone density. And I was still carrying around the 10 extra pounds I had gained when I had kids 25 years ago! I’ve now done several of Greg’s 10-week programs and have seen amazing results: I stand taller (I’ve “grown” ¼ inch), my bone density has improved, my back pain is rare and manageable ... and I’ve dropped a dress size. The reasons Greg’s program has worked for me are many, but I know I’ve responded to his intelligence, knowledge and care (he adjusts all the exercises to fit my physical limitations), the seriousness with which he approaches his work, and the small-group environment. Even though the people in my groups have always been younger and generally much buffer than I am, Greg and his other clients have always made me feel comfortable. One ends up competing not with them but with oneself. What can I say? It works.

Greg is THE BEST! Elderly, and nine years post stroke, I am most grateful for my weekly work-out at empowerfitness. There is no intimidation but there IS knowledgeable help and clear instruction. Greg has helped me "stick with" the training that is so necessary for me to maintain my physical independence.

Greg has a unique approach that get results. In addition to training, he gives useful and practical advice on nutrition. He has changed the way I think about diet and exercise. I trust him completely. His method works!! I am in the best shape of my life!!

I am the first to admit I was addicted to cardio! I would spend probably close to 2hrs/day, 6 days a week in the gym. Though I’d always lifted weights, it was very automatic and secondary to killing myself in cardio classes (Spinning, boxing, boot camps…you name it I did it! Often 2 back-to-back.). Despite all the gym time I’d logged, I really wasn’t happy with the way I looked. Then I came to work for Greg this summer and reluctantly tried his training program. “Just trust me” he said. “Are you happy with what you’re doing now”? Well, no. So I trusted him. I cut my cardio WAYYYYYY back- terrifyingly so in my opinion! – and really focused on lifting. The cardio I did do was very intense interval training, for much less than half the time of my normal routine. We also addressed my nutrition. I’d manipulated my diet for years based on the latest diet craze, eliminating certain types of foods and alcohol completely. Greg got me on the right track and I’m less rigid and less hungry than I’ve ever been in my life. In addition to having so much more time on my hands outside of the gym, I’m becoming reacquainted with items in my wardrobe I haven’t worn in years. Despite drastically reducing my gym time, I’ve never been in better shape and am not tied to a gym's group fitness schedule. I highly recommend Greg’s training programs to anyone looking to find both balance and a better body!!

Really listens and easy to stick with. Helpful, friendly, and not at all intimidating! this was my first time with a training, and, although challenging, he is very supportive and it makes sense.