Private Sessions have to be used within 6 months of purchase. After 6 months the Private Sessions will expire.

This "Movement Orientation" is designed to be taken place after our FREE Intro Assessment.

Based off the results of your Functional Movement Screen, we can move forward with either a comprehensive fitness assessment and coaching of basic movement patterns we employ at Empowered Strength, or, if necessary, spend this session bringing your movement capabilities to a more functional and adequate baseline.

Our Movement Orientation is a requirement for all new members to take part in before beginning any programs at Empowered Strength.

An Introductory Assessment with Empowered Strength's owner and head coach, John Odden.

Learn how to use kettlebells from Bend's ONLY Kettlebell gym.

This fun mix of strength training essentials with bodyweight, kettlebells, and barbells will get you skilled, powerful, and conditioned to prepare you for whatever Central Oregon throws your way.

This service is free and is a requirement prior to starting any of our classes or private training sessions.

Overview and purpose:

A foundation workshop for the mace and traditional gada as valuable tools of mobility, skill, and strength.

From mobility to rotary power, this tool is here to stay. The primary goal of workshop is to create a safe & solid foundation of basic/intermediate mace exercise skills. When utilized efficiently, the mace becomes an extension of the body from the ground, though the body and into the end of the implement.

Through regressions & progressions, we will prepare fitness professionals and general users to maximize the value of this ancient tool.

Overview and purpose:

A foundation workshop for the mace and traditional gada as valuable tools of mobility, skill, and strength.

From mobility to rotary power, this tool is here to stay. The primary goal of workshop is to create a safe & solid foundation of basic/intermediate mace exercise skills. When utilized efficiently, the mace becomes an extension of the body from the ground, though the body and into the end of the implement.

Through regressions & progressions, we will prepare fitness professionals and general users to maximize the value of this ancient tool.

Are you ready to maximize your experience on your paddle board, kayak, or other summer activities? We have a new class opportunity starting in July that will help improve your balance, speed, agility, and endurance using functional movement patterns with your own bodyweight, kettlebells, sandbags, and other fun fitness tools in a safe non-intimidating environment.

A foundation workshop for the mace and traditional gada as valuable tools for mobility, skill, and strength. From basic mobility to rotary power, this tool is here to stay.

The primary goal of this workshop is to create a safe and solid foundation of basic and intermediate mace exercises. When utilized efficiently, the mace becomes a true extension of the body. Through proper regressions and progressions, we will prepare fitness professionals and general users alike to maximize the value of this ancient tool.

Overview of Concepts to be Covered:

• Priming the body for mace training by opening the lateral lines while also mobilizing the wrists, shoulders and thoracic spine

• Value of the mace through the movement continuum from mobility, stability, strength and power

• Reflexive/reactive shoulder and core stability though tension and flow "pulsing patterns" of the mace

• Specific mobility progressions and regressions from body weight, kettlebells, and the mace for added resistance in various positions

• Injury precautions, skill limitations and safety concerns with individuals vs group training environments

• Mace specific drills and skills to optimize the learning process and skill acquisition

• The importance of rotation and frontal plane movement (getting out of the sagittal plan)

• Bi lateral & unilateral movements

• Value of offset loading the body
  
  
• Exercises specifics and value for sport or activity carryover
  
  
• Addressing imbalances in the body
  
  
• Progressions and regressions of mace patterns to optimize effectiveness, safety, and skill

• How the mace improves grip strength, posture, coordination, and other qualities

• Programming for rehabilitation, injury prevention, skill acquisition, conditioning, and dynamic power training.

• Explanations, demonstrations, and specific value of using of types material (bamboo, PVC, steel) and lever length to create torque.

Attendees will develop a rich knowledge of:

• Traditional 360s
  
• "10-2s" Swings
• Hand to hand switches
• Single arm variations
• Grave diggers
• Press variations
• How to combine exercises into complexes/flows (e.x. 360 into Front Squat with Press)

All Ability Levels Welcome to Attend!

This is a foundation workshop for the mace and traditional Gada as valuable tools for mobility, skill, and strength. From basic mobility to rotary power, this tool is here to stay.

The primary goal of this workshop is to create a safe and solid foundation of basic and intermediate mace exercises. When utilized efficiently, the mace becomes a true extension of the body. Through proper regressions and progressions, we will prepare fitness professionals and general users alike to maximize the value of this ancient tool.

Full price, with purchase of @becomestronger mace included: $250

Price with no purchase of @becomestronger mace: $125

****for the No Mace discount code enter: NOMACENOVEMBER

The Tactical Strength Challenge prep. Will cover pull-up grip, tissue health, deadlifts, hip/low back health, and booty building accessory exercises.
Price is just $40 for members and $60 for non-members. Even if you are not interested in competing, this will be a valuable course and information to help you progress and stay safe with these lifts!