What made you decide to try Platform Strength Training?
I was new to town and I wanted to get back in shape. I knew signing up for a normal gym and using the elliptical for 20 minutes a day by myself probably wouldn’t work. I loved the idea of group classes where I would meet people, be held accountable, and be challenged physically and mentally.
What made you decide to try the Yoga Garage?
I used to do yoga all the time in Colorado and it drastically made my life better in so many ways. Moving here was challenging in the sense that I lost a lot of the things I loved to do. Carly is so friendly and warm and she made it easy to feel like I hadn’t missed a beat.
What is your favorite part about Empowered Living Company?
The people!! Everyone I have met has been so encouraging and kind. They always make me feel like I belong and always push me to work hard. If you’re looking for the greatest group of people in Morris, they’re in a garage on Atlantic Ave.
What’s your favorite movement, lift or workout?
I like to lift. There’s something about picking things up and putting them down that makes you feel like you can do anything.
What’s your favorite yoga pose/posture?
Basically anything Carly has us do is my favorite because yoga is awesome but I definitely could live in child’s pose after a long day or workout. Also, is it wrong if I say shavasana?
What’s one milestone you’re most proud of so far?
Going every day and finishing the workout. When I first signed up I would go a few times a week but I made it a goal to keep up with all the amazing people that go every day and I’m glad I did.
What are some unexpected benefits you’ve experienced since starting?
I feel stronger, happier, and motivated. With my job it is important that I am physically and mentally able to empower young women and where I was at before I started wasn’t cutting it. I feel that I am able to not only motivate them now but prove to them that I can also work hard and not just tell them to work hard.
What is your next goal you plan to crush?
My next goal is to build my core strength and be able to do all of the ab exercises without stopping. No excuses!
What advice would you give someone walking through the Empowered Living Company door for the first time?
Come and meet Cate and Carly and you will quickly see why it is an amazing place. ELC is a place for anybody and everyone wants you to succeed. It will be challenging but you will see the results in more ways than physical. Trust me, you can do it!!