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Empower Personalized Fitness

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3211 Shannon Rd 105
Durham, NC 27707

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Empower Personalized Fitness - Durham, NC
Empower Personalized Fitness - Durham, NC
Empower Personalized Fitness - Durham, NC
Empower Personalized Fitness - Durham, NC
Empower Personalized Fitness - Durham, NC
Empower Personalized Fitness - Durham, NC
Empower Personalized Fitness - Durham, NC
Empower Personalized Fitness - Durham, NC
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I have been working out at Empower for almost a year now and absolutely love it! As a law school student with limited free time to spend exercising, I sought help from a personal...

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Empower has consistently raised their prices without raising their skills. Their facility has limited shower space which they try to manage by allowing the women to shower in the ...

katy is the best personal trainer 6/25/2009

I have had an great experience at Empower. Katy Harris has been my trainer for about 2 years and she has helped me get into much better shape than I was in and its been a blast! She is flexible with my schedule, pushes me to do better and motivates me to keep getting stronger and shes fun! I have no complaints about Empower, all of the trainers are welcoming and fun! more
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Outstanding facility and staff 6/25/2009

My husband Joel and I have different physical challenges and we are trained appropriately and with enthusiasm by the excellent Patty Shoaf. We are greeted warmly at the beginning of each visit - as is everyone. Exercise is a indeed empowering under these conditions. Pros: Well-trained professionals give individual service Cons: Few if any more
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Personal training fit for kids too 6/24/2009

My 9 year old son started seeing Katy after he completed his treaments for a brain tumor. With her assistance, his strength and endurance have improved drastically. She knows when to push him and when he needs a rest. I highly recommend empower for anyone needing personal assistance as well as advice on nutrition. Although Katy is our trainer, the other trainers appear well trained and attentative as well, speaking to my son by name each time. more
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Great experience each and everytime! 6/22/2009

Katy Harris is my trainer and has helped me tremendously with pursuing and reaching my fitness goals. She listened to my needs and developed the fitness program to satisfy those needs. She has done this with a passion for her work and an attitude of having fun while working at it. I would recommend Empower's services and particulary Katy to everyone. The entire staff is as professional and delightful as one would want. Pros: knowledge, passion, attitude, friendliness Cons: absolutely none more
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Katy is the BEST!!!! 6/22/2009

I came to Empower because my sister said that she had found a great trainer named Katy and she kept going on and on about how good Katy is and how much Katy has helped her.....so I had to try it for myself. Katy is absolutely wonderful. She has helped me feel comfortable with getting back into exercising and makes me feel like I can accomplish anything!!!!!!!\r \r Thanks Katy for all you do.\r more
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Excellent Personal Training 6/22/2009

I've been training with Katy Harris for about a month and I'm already seeing great results. I'm losing weight and feeling stronger. The workouts are varied, so I'm not bored. Katy is very knowledgeable about fitness and has helped me improve my form and stability to prevent injury and improve my strength. Katy also knows a lot about nutrition and her advice regarding my diet has been useful too. more
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Excellent Personal Training 6/19/2009

I had a great time training with Empower! The gym was very clean and never crowded. Matthew was an excellent trainer and taught me a lot. I would recommend him and Empower to anyone! Pros: Very clean, friendly and knowledgeable staff, never crowded Cons: They couldn't come with me when I moved away! more
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Well trained, professional and very friendly! 6/18/2009

I have had the opportunity to belong to several fitness clubs and worked with several personal trainers. None can compare to the professionalism and supportive environment that is offered by the staff at Empower. I have felt totally supported in achieving my fitness goals while making sure that I do not re-injure my old athletic wounds. I have been very pleased to work with KATY whose passion for her work (while continuing to train as an athlete herself) brings me inspiration each time we work together. Don't hesitate - this is a great place to bring a fitness and nutritional routine back into your life. Pros: Helped me to craft a personal program best suited for me. more
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Gena is the Best! 6/17/2009

I have been working with Gena for the past 7 months and all I can say is WOW! I stay motivated and I see results everyday. Sometimes I’m convinced she is trying to make me pass out during every workout but I know that is what I like about her. When I am not able to do something she is always able to gauge when I have a little more in me vs. being too fatigued. I appreciate the environment of the Empower because everyone greets me with warm hellos and after a while I noticed the staff had taken the time to get to know my name. What a great place to get your body in shape while also becoming part of a family that wants everyone to get their goals met. I would recommend Gena to anyone that needs a caring and well skilled trainer and Empower overall for those who need a work out facility that is top class. Pros: Flexibilty of work out times more
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Well Rounded Facility with Tons of Options 6/16/2009

I am one of the owners at Empower Personal Training, and I recently enrolled in the Next Step Endurance Coaching Program to improve my times in local races. I already workout regularly on my own, but I had no idea of how to structure a comprehensive running program that would help me actually become faster and finish stronger. Mike did just that! He structured a running program specific to my fitness level that allowed me to build a good foundation and ultimately to improve as a runner. \r \r Each Sunday I received my planned workouts for the week. Then I would log my progress, my heart rate, my stress level and my general state of being with each workout. This information proved to be invaluable to Mike because he could then make small changes to my workouts to either push me harder or pull me back to prevent overtraining. \r \r Empower's name speaks for itself! There is truly something for everyone seeking to improve overall health and wellness. Pros: Staff, cleanliness of facility, attention to detail Cons: N/A more
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excellent PERSONAL training experience 6/16/2009

Forget the impersonal mediocrity of the larger chain operations, Empower offers all the real benefits of a wonderfully run boutique facility, namely, individually tailored programs with highly educated, superbly trained personnel. Because of this top grade staffing, my motivation comes from informed places and not typical rah rah. If location,location, location is the key to real estate, then the personal training equivalent is staff, staff, staff! The equipment is fine and, no small matter these days, the facility is immaculately clean at all times! Pros: professional staff, immaculately clean, total health package more
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Great personal training 6/11/2009

I've been getting personal training at Empower for almost two years, and am completely satisfied. Since September Paul Piracci has been my trainer and he's the greatest. I've had injuries over the years and Paul always manages to come up with a workout that is new and different, challenging, yet easy on my vulnerable joints. Best of all, many of the exercises are ones I can duplicate on my own at home. I'm in excellent shape thanks to Empower. Pros: Individualized attention, friendly staff more
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Life’s short. Get in shape. 6/10/2009

I started working with Paul six months ago (first time working with a personal trainer) and my only regret is the time I wasted finding my way to him and Empower. This is a perfect name for this facility since I always leave feeling just that – empowered. Paul’s workouts are challenging, inventive and keep me motivated. All the staff is highly trained and very friendly. Stop procrastinating. This is where you wanna be. Pros: Best shape of my long life Cons: A cliché, but true nonetheless = no pain, no gain more
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If You Think a 30 Minute Workout Isn't Enough - THINK AGAIN 6/9/2009

I haven't worked out in over 7 years! Amazing how fast life changes and time passes us by! I have a full time, stressful job, not to mention a step mom of two and a part-time job that I work every other weekend. No FUN and NO Time to get myself into shape! Until... Empower! Now I use my lunch hour twice a week to have Michael @ Empower ""push me into shape"" for 30 minutes. No need for a drill srgt when you have him! He is efficient and works me ever minute of the 30 I am there. After 5 of these 30 min workouts, I can actually see and feel the results. Not only has this experience saved my body but my entire attitude and mood has changed! Pros: 30 Minutes of an Intense Workout Cons: No Mercy more
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Nice facility, Professional staff 6/8/2009

I have been training with Paul Piracci at Empower for a little over one year. I look forward to my sessions. Paul carefully plans my sessions so they are tailored to my specific needs and desires. He sees to it that I perform all exercises in good form to achieve optimal results while avoiding injury. I would recommend Paul and Empower to anyone desiring an excellent workout with exceptional results. Pros: Personalized workouts more
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Great training, great trainer 6/8/2009

I have worked out at Empower since 2006 and Michael Whitehurst is my trainer. Michael is extremely knowledgeable and experienced, but more importantly he knows how to train YOU and what your particular needs are. Michael is always enthusiastic and makes you feel your session is the highlight of his day. Empower finds the right balance incorporating physical science, friendly and personalized service in a great clean studio. And the results speak for themselves. Pros: targeted and personalized workouts, great studio Cons: none at all more
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Excellent facility to rehab get in shape 6/8/2009

I enjoy the special attention. Unlike other facilities Empower is a training center not a ""gym."" Most members workout a trainer. I train or rather ""rehab"" with Michael Whitehurst master trainer and exercise physiologist. I broke my back and was not having any luck with the physical therapy programs etc. When a 60+ year old friend of mine did a back flip off my cement stairs got up and went to play tennis. ....This is woman who looked wrong and broke a bone. I asked ""why I did not have to call 911"" and she said ""Empower!"" I consulted with Micheal and he had a similar injury and he thought a year would get me back to my ole self. I have been plugging away slowly at first, now I go 3x/week. It is very hard work I will not lie, but I love it in the end... :) Pros: Michael Whitehurst very smart, environment is very clean/fun Cons: small more
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Amazing results and enjoyable workouts 6/8/2009

Michael is terrific and constantly provides a variety of workouts that make it fun and useful. The atmosphere is fun and the clients and trainers make sure it stays that way. It has been terrific to not only get in better shape, but to actually have fun doing it. Empower and Michael are well worth the time and money! Pros: variety more
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Empower 6/8/2009

Very personable and will help you with anything from flexibility to streangth conditioning. Small work space, really gives postives resluts to anything you do. Pros: Nice people Cons: Slightly exspensive when compared to other Personal Trainers more
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You may not always enjoy, but you always appreciated 6/7/2009

Over the past year and a half, I've worked with Tess and Mike Babbit, but all of the staff contribute the great atmosphere during workouts. The staff have pushed me to do things that I didn't believe possible all the while helping me maintain a positive attitude. One view that I often exchange with fellow trainees, I don't always want to come into the workout after a hard day at work, but I'm always glad that I did. I just wish I'd started about 10 years earlier. Pros: Great rapport and professional attitude Cons: There are none more
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Personal Training, Group Fitness, Wellness

Owner Message

  • Empower Personal Training is a private fitness studio that takes an integrative approach to overall health and wellness. Specializing in designing personalized fitness programs to meet individual health and fitness needs, the staff offers motivation, guidance and encouragement through every step of the program.

    Empower Personal Training provides personal attention that is typically unavailable in the traditional gym setting. Our services include one-on-one personal training, small group training, athletic enhancement, endurance sports training, golf and tennis specific fitness programs, boot camp classes, group exclusive yoga and Pilates, nutrition counseling with a registered dietician and Eastern and Western massage therapy practices.

    The spacious Durham studio features spa like finishes. Enjoy a pristine environment and other amenities at Empower Personal Training.

Editorial

  • Personal training, massage therapy, group fitness classes as well as nutrition counseling are offered by Empower Personal Training, serving the Triangle.

  • 7/7/2008 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Monday: 6:00 am - 8:00 pm Tuesday: 6:00 am - 8:00 pm Wednesday: 6:00 am - 8:00 pm Thursday: 6:00 am - 8:00 pm Friday: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Sunday: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Payments: Cash, Master Card, Visa
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