EMPIRE FITNESS

Intensity is the shortcut to results…

Not better conditions.

Not waiting to feel ready.

Just going hard when it counts.

Most people ease off as the week ends.

Bob doesn’t!

So four full right turns, stand up and let’s go!

Saturday SPRINT at 10:15am. BE THERE.

Register here:

https://theempirefitness.com/schedule

🎉🎉Our SECOND ANNUAL Member Appreciation Brunch is at the end of the month! All of Empire, ROAR, and CrossFit Madison are invited to join us for a Protein Pancake Cookoff (with free months of all-inclusive membership for the top chefs!), coffee, and other brunch foods. We will adjust ALL GROUP FITNESS class times that day so that everyone can join us for the brunch and cook-off! Also -- Halloween costumes WILL be encouraged, so start getting your outfit ready now! Schedule is as follows:

8:00 am: Coffee available (through 11 am)
8:30 am: Group Fitness: BodyPump 138 Party
Barbell Club
Yoga/Barre
ROAR
CrossFit
9:45 am: Brunch is SERVED and Pancake Cookoff tasting and voting begins!
10:20 am: Pancake Cookoff voting closes
10:30 am: Pancake Cookoff Champion announced!
11:00 am: Monster Deadlift Demonstration by Lee

🥓☕🍓We will serve coffee, freshly cooked bacon and sausage, breakfast casseroles, and more — PLUS the protein pancakes made by our cookoff contestants! Join us for some good times and food with your favorite workout coaches, instructors, and buddies.

There’s nothing spookier than missing your workouts when the days get shorter, the weather gets colder, and the food gets sweeter! Stay locked in and grind it out with us as we enter the holiday season!

🥞🏆Flip up a batch of your best pancakes & WIN 3 months of ALL-INCLUSIVE membership at Empire (including ROAR, Barbell Club, and CrossFit Madison)!! We will post a sign-up soon, so be checking back for that!

The taste-testing competition will happen at Empire's Member Appreciation Brunch -- Saturday, Oct. 31.

🏆First place winner will get THREE months of FREE access to all of Empire (including ROAR, Barbell Club, and CrossFit Madison)
🏆Second place will get TWO months free.
🏆Third place will get ONE month free.

All attendees and taste testers will be entered to win one of our many door prizes at the brunch!

COOK-OFF RULES:
🚫 NO Mixes!
🚫 NO Refined table sugar— You must use an alternative sweetener, but nothing artifical!
🚫 NO high fructose corn syrup
✅ Protein content in each pancake must be noted.

You have 1 month to test out and perfect your protein pancake recipes!

We are incredibly grateful to be able to donate $3740 to Madison Fire & Rescue through our 343 Step-Up Challenge!

A huge THANK YOU to every member who stepped up, participated, donated, and helped make this possible. Every single step counted and together, our community turned those steps into something meaningful. 💪

The 343 Challenge was about more than a workout. It was about honoring the 343 firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11 and showing our appreciation for the first responders who continue to serve our community every day.

We are proud of our community and thankful for the opportunity to give back to the men and women who give so much to us. 🇺🇸🚒

There is no such thing as “maintenance.”

Only growth.

You don’t stay the same.

Every day you’re either getting sharper, stronger, wiser… or you’re slowly slipping.

Stagnation is just quiet decline wearing a polite mask.

So stop aiming to “maintain.”

That’s the language of someone who’s already started settling.

Choose growth—even when it’s uncomfortable, especially when it’s boring.

Because the alternative isn’t maintenance.

It’s erosion.

Come join Felisha every Tuesday night until the end of October for a super fun Halloween themed Empire Dance class. Dancing to the tunes of Monster Mash, Ghostbusters, The Dead Dance, Thriller, Disturbia, Abracadabra and more. So much fun you'll forget you're exercising!

🧑‍🩰💪The best kind of barre-hopping (without the literal hopping!)!!🧑‍🩰🐇

Empire Barre is a low-impact, full-body workout that builds strength, improves balance, and leaves you feeling empowered.

Barre combines elements of ballet, Pilates, and functional fitness, Barre to challenge both your muscles and your mind.

Whether you’re new to fitness or wanting to complement your current training routine, Barre offers something for everyone. With a welcoming atmosphere and modifications for all fitness levels, you’ll feel supported every step of the way.

❤️ Why Our Members Love It:
✨It’s challenging without being intimidating.
✨Every class can be adapted to your fitness level.
✨The small movements create a big burn and noticeable results.
✨Members leave feeling stronger, more confident, and energized.
✨It improves everyday movement, balance, and posture.
✨The supportive, encouraging environment makes it easy to keep coming back.