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ARE CARBS EVIL.....

CARBS are such a source of debate these days, and over the last 16 years we have helped hundreds of people ENJOY and learn how to CYCLE them for the best results. We just had a family trip and had to dine out while taking our son to a NINJA competition. So w hile we are traveling, eating out and FINDING cool restaurants and also GOOD coffee. Seems simple but can be a challenge, LOL So when you are traveling or attending work functions, I know that eating on the road and in general can be tough. It is why I love Carb Cycling
and it is a super simple strategy that works incredibly well. OK, what is CARB CYCLING , simple you focus certain days on eating lower ....
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On the way to the National Finals.......So proud

Liam “NO FEAR” Condon has been training and competing in both SPARTAN Obstacle Course Races and most recently American Ninja Warrior events. He has been training in the Martial Arts since the age of 4 and is a First Degree Black Belt. He began training in Spartan Races with his father and as his interest peaked his father began building more obstacles for him to train on. As an avid fan of the American Ninja Warrior show, his father reworked part of the families Martial Art business to include American Ninja Warrior type obstacles in 2013, called Liam’s Play Land. It includes multiple Obstacle Rigs, Rock Climbing walls and a special “FREEDOM CLIMBER” ....
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IS CHANGE Good.....

We all know that change can be scary. It is unknown, We get that..... Which is why most people resist change and fear it even when what we are doing isn't working. So if you want different results, you need to start doing something differently.
Because what is the worst that can happen...you like EMPIRE and love the classes....I know I'm biased, But it happens all the time and those same people become raving fans and WISH they had started sooner.....TRUE STORY So if you are thinking you will start a new workout..... WHY NOT TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT
We have people just like you that had a Gym membership they never used, then gave EMPIRE a TRY and
found a new way to ....
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Are you STUCK with your Health & Fitness......

2020 is here and I have been getting lots of questions about how to reach your goals in the New Year. And.....beyond.
If any of these are your goal for 2020... lose weight and get more toned
get stronger and improve muscle tone decrease body fat and tighten your midsection
reshape your body and get in your best shape Have FUN training and STICK with it
If ANY of those are something you want to accomplish in 2020... We can share our SECRET
"How to kick off 2020 and get in your best shape ever! My goal is to help you get in your best shape. Whatever your goal, I can help you get there! ALL you need to do is CALL US or set up a TRIAL WEEK
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DITCH THE GYM.....

I get it, the GYM is BORING & we have many clients that DITCHED the GYM and fell in love with EMPIRE
How can we help......EASY and you dont have to be in shape to get started
Is it time for the strength, power, and flexibility that you've always dreamed of having?
Is it time to crush your excuses?
... to overcome your obstacles?
... to challenge yourself?
... to crush your goals?
No, you're not too old, too tired or too busy......QUESTIONS, call us and see how we can help

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One Step at a Time

People who don’t learn to LIKE Change
have a much harder time changing. People who understand that in order for them to GROW
they must push daily. Oh, It’s All Up Hill That is the EMPIRE WAY
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See what Chuck Norris's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor has to say about EMPIRE.

I am lucky to have trained under the legend and 9th Degree Black Belt Carlos Machado. FUN fact when Chuck Norris
started training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, he just loved it. In fact he could have chosen anyone to train him from the famous Gracie family....but he chose Carlos as he is the best. He built a special training area on the set of WALKER TEXAS RANGER
and had Carlos move from California to Texas so he could train full time in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. How AWESOME is that. I am honored to be a Black Belt under Carlos and continue training with him to this day. ....
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Liz first Week of Jiu Jitsu wrap up

Liz is a new addition to the Empire community, she recently relocated back to the area from Texas. A good friend of hers and long time Empire member Tom told her you have to check this place out. HUGE THANKS to Tom as Liz is AWESOME and always full of energy. You ROCK and WELCOME ....
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Friendship....and so much more

We hear from our members everyday that EMPIRE
is the best part of their day. They can't wait to DE-STRESS
, get a quick & Fun workout in that they LOVE and look forward to. More than the self defense, more than the exercise, more than the grind, this is what it's about. The camaraderie. The people and relationships and bonds... they last forever. It's a place you go where everybody knows your name, and care about you and your progress. Just ask anyone....there is an EMPIRE difference
Cheers.....(Remember that show, yes I am dating myself). BUT it applies at EMPIRE we do care and all you have to do if take a chance and see how we are DIFFERENT than
the ....
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