Small-group circuit and personal training
Move with strength. belong with pride.
Small-group Circuit, Strength, Conditioning, Endurance, Recovery classes and Personal Training in Eugene – for women, LGBTQ+, any and all marginalized groups – anyone who has ever felt out of place in a traditional gym. Real coaching. Real community. No need to "get in shape first."
Woman, queer, and nonbinary-owned · LGBTQ+ affirming · Small groups · All levels welcome
"If you’re looking to feel truly empowered and supported, you have to take a class at Empowerfit. The community here is unmatched — uplifting, welcoming, and full of energy."
– Gio J., Google Review
Why people stay.
The workout matters. The atmosphere matters too. Empowerfit gives people both.
Small groups, real coaching
Classes cap at 16 people. Coaches know your name, watch your form, and personalize training for your body.
Safe in practice, not just in principle
Coaches respect your identity, members look out for each other, and the environment allows you to walk in without your guard up. All coaches hold current personal training certifications from accredited organizations, including CPR and AED training.
Challenging and scalable
Workouts are built to push you and built to adapt. Every movement has a modification. Every level belongs here.
Members show up for the workouts. They stay for the people.
You belong here.
Empowerfit is for people who want to get stronger without feeling judged, overlooked, or out of place. Whether you're:
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New to fitness and not sure where to start
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Returning after time away
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Looking for a gym where you won't have to guard yourself at the door
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Seeking connection and belonging in an active community
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Wanting real coaching in a group that stays small enough to feel personal
You don't have to earn your way in. You just have to show up.
Three ways to move. One community.
All classes are coach-led, intentionally small, and built to scale to where you are today.
Strength Training
Build muscle. Protect your joints. Get stronger.
Using a combination of functional and traditional strength training, this class helps you build lean muscle mass and lose body fat. Stronger muscles mean stronger bones and joints.
Schedule: Monday / Wednesday / Friday Saturday(Hybrid)
Conditioning and Endurance Training
Cardio, HIIT, power, and endurance – all in one hour.
This class offers a variety of benefits including cardio, plyometrics (explosive movements), calisthenics (bodyweight movements), and muscular endurance using lighter weights and higher repetitions.
Schedule: Tuesday / Thursday /
Saturday (Hybrid)
Recovery Flow
(restorative yoga + self-release) Move easier. Feel better. Restore what the week took out of you.
A combination of self-myofascial release and restorative yoga.
Schedule: Sunday, 2:00 PM
What members say.
5 Star ClassPass Rating
20+ Google Reviews
"This is the most safe, supportive, and inviting gym community."
– Conner B.
"Small groups so it honestly feels like having some personal training. The energy is great."
– Joanna G.
"I had never really lifted weights before and I was always unsure of what I was doing. Nat's constant encouragement and attentiveness to form has made me want to continually push and challenge myself."
– Raghav S.
"There's a great range of options for different difficulty levels and to adjust or accommodate everyone's needs. 10/10 recommend to everyone!"
– ClassPass Review
"Everyone cheers each other on, and there's no judgment, just progress."
– Hannah B.
There's a reason people stick with it.
Group training gives you more than a workout: structure, accountability, and people who want to see you do well.
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Mental Health
Exercise helps. So does being surrounded by encouraging people. Most gyms won't say that outright – we will.
Long-Term Consistency
People who train in groups stick with it longer. The goal isn't one hard week. It's building something sustainable.
Social Connection
Group fitness gives you a chance to meet people who share your goals and the friendships here are real.
Variety and Fun
Strength, HIIT, cardio, and recovery all have a place here. Your routine stays balanced and worth coming back to.
Professional Guidance
Certified coaches. Workouts designed for effectiveness and safety. You don't have to figure it out alone.
Motivation and Accountability
Knowing others are counting on you to show up makes it easier to keep showing up.
Start free. See the difference.
No pressure · Just a plan that fits your life
All contracts month to month!
2x a week membership
$119
Unlimited
$149
Ready to get started? Try the free trial first – then we'll help you figure out the rest.
Drop-in classes are available - inquire during your first visit
Meet our Coaching Experts
Great training starts with great chemistry. Meet the people ensuring every rep counts and every member feels seen.
Meaghan Steensma (they/them)
Natalee Litchfield (she/her)
Moira Montgomery (she/her)
Owner,Coach and Personal Trainer
Personal Trainer and Coach
Coach and Restorative Flow Expert
Meaghan is deeply passionate about building a fitness community where people actually feel safe. They bring years of experience as a coach and personal trainer, with specialties in perimenopausal and menopausal training, nutrition, powerlifting and sports performance. Their approach combines functional strength, plyometrics, and calisthenics. Meaghan's passion and commitment is making Empowerfit work for people who've been let down by traditional gym and diet culture.
Specialties: Perimenopause & menopause training · Nutrition coaching · Functional strength · Circuit & HIIT training
Nat has a lot of energy and a ton of passion for fitness. She truly believes fitness is for everyone, and she's especially passionate about strength training and sustainable wellness. She's been on her own journey, and that gives her a real understanding of what it takes to keep showing up. Members describe her as someone who pushes you in exactly the right way, celebrates every win, and makes you feel like you belong there.
Specialties: Strength training · Sustainable weight loss · Nutrition coaching · Circuit & HIIT training
Personal training available – email nataleelitchfield@gmail.com
Moira brings years of experience in both weight training and yoga. Her Recovery Flow classes are known for steady pacing, clear instruction, and the kind of release a hard week calls for.
Specialties: Restorative yoga · Self-myofascial release · Weight training · Circuit & HIIT training
Cass (He/Him)
Personal Trainer and Coach
Cass is a personal trainer passionate about helping you feel better in your body, no matter your starting point. Having once weighed over 300 lbs himself, he has an intimate understanding of the physical and mental journey of transformation. Specializing in weight loss, strength building, circuit and HIIT training, and enhancing functional fitness—or the ability to perform daily activities without pain or discomfort – he is a firm believer in breaking things down into small, achievable steps, and demystifying the path to health and wellness. He has a background in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals struggling with weight, and those seeking to increase their ability to continue (or reclaim) doing activities that help them feel confident and capable. Beyond personal training Cass is also a passionate activist and advocate for inclusion and belonging, a dedicated family man, an avid outdoorsman, and the most proud dog dad there ever was.
Contact at feelbetterfitness.cass@gmail.com
Madi (She/Her)
Personal Trainer and Coach
Madi is a personal trainer who's all about getting stronger, building muscle, and helping you feel powerful in your own body. She's passionate about strength training and teaching people why being strong matters. The gym isn't just about looking good, it's about gaining confidence, living longer, and feeling like a badass in everyday life. Her goal is to make training a habit, something you look forward to doing. Expect a lot of encouragement, a little bit of humor, and a welcoming space where all bodies and backgrounds are celebrated. We'll get sweaty, strong, and have a lot of fun.
Email madisonlarsen@gmail.com for any and all training inquiries
Ziggy & Hobbes (Dog)
Empowerfit Hype Team
Ziggy: Our social butterfly. Experts say his high-energy greetings improve morning mobility and overall studio morale.
Hobbes: The silent observer. He values personal space and steady lifting. He provides the zen during heavy sets.
Leo (he/him)
Strength Coach and Personal Trainer
Leo is a proud trans man who found his love for fitness again after losing 120 lbs. Since then, he has competed in bodybuilding, including two all-trans competitions where he won his weight class, as well as open powerlifting event. He believes fitness is about more than changing your body—it’s about building confidence, finding something you enjoy, and creating a community where everyone feels welcome.
After 19 years working in mental health, Leo understands how closely physical and mental well-being can be connected. He is passionate about helping people find a healthier relationship with fitness and creating a space where everyone can feel safe, supported, and proud of what their body can do.
Specialties: Strength training · Muscle building ·Bodybuilding & Powerlifting · LGBTQIA+ inclusive training · Functional fitness
Jameisha (she/her)
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Jameisha is originally from San Diego, CA. She grew up playing competitive soccer and went on to play at Westmont College. In her free time she likes to trail run, hike and spend a lot of time outside with her pets Kota, Oso, and Monty.
Jameisha is drawn to fitness because she has experienced the positive mental effects and confidence boost that feeling strong in her body has given her and she wants to help others experience that too.
Specialities: Rehabilitative and preventative training and runner/endurance athlete training.
Carina (she/they/coach
Personal Trainer and Coach
Carina Borealis is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer with years of experience in the fitness community as a Group Instructor and disruptor of the fitness industrial complex. They learned to trust their body through dedicated Butoh movement practice and drag performance.
Carina approaches personal training with whole hearted intention. They begin with the discernment of a client’s goals and understanding of their personal movement history. And then, the journey begins! Their first focus is cultivating a positive relationship with the gym so clients feel empowered to take up space. Then a foundation is built of proper form, breath work, and core and glute activation. Progressive challenge is encouraged as per a client’s goals through the addition of weight and/or dynamic movement patterns.
Carina pairs high intensity and endurance based practices with a love for strength training that encompasses kettlebells, barbells, and calisthenics. They are a kindness enthusiast with a penchant for sass and bringing on the sweat. All will be respected and welcome to join in on a sweat-sesh full of glute squeezes, deep breaths and the highly encouraged lip sync.
SPECIALITIES
- Gender Affirming Programming
- Trauma Informed Coaching
- Intuitive Movement
- Breath-work
- Butoh + Naguchi Taiso
- Strength Training + Hypertrophy
- Core Activation + Stabilization
- Glute Prioritization + Booty Love!
Contact Carina at fitnessborealis@gmail.com
& follow their queer antics on Instagram @carina.borealis
Questions people usually have before they come in.
I'm new to this. Is it going to be too hard?
That's exactly why the free trial exists. Every workout is built to scale and coaches offer modifications for every movement so you can work at your level from day one. A lot of people who come to Empowerfit aren't longtime gym people.
What if I need modifications?
That's normal here. Coaches can adjust movements based on your body, fitness level, and comfort. Just let them know, they're paying attention.
I'm trans or nonbinary. Will I actually be safe here?
Yes. This isn't performative, it's part of how the studio is run. Empowerfit is woman-, queer-, and nonbinary-owned, pronouns are respected, staff is affirming, and you don't have to have your guard up when you walk in. Reach out before your first class if you'd like to connect ahead of time.
I'm in perimenopause or menopause. Is this gym right for me?
Absolutely. Meaghan specializes in exactly this stage of life and can speak to how training can be adapted for your body and goals. You're not an afterthought here.
I have an injury or health condition. Can I still participate?
In most cases, yes. Coaches are trained to modify for injuries and health considerations. Mention anything relevant when you sign up. For significant medical concerns, check with your provider first.
What should I bring?
Wear athletic clothes and shoes, and bring water. For flow classes, please bring a mat and blocks if you have them. Towels are available for all classes.
Where are you located? How do I find you?
1380 W 2nd Ave, Eugene, OR 97402, located upstairs in Suite A. Traveling by bus? Take line 40 or 52 to the N/S of 2nd W of Taylor stop for a one-minute walk to our front door.
What does my first class look like?
You'll be greeted when you walk in, shown where to put your things, and walked through what to expect before the class starts. Coaches know it's your first time and will check in with you. You won't be left to figure it out alone.
How do I get started?
Start with the free 3-class trial. Pick any three classes, come in, and see how the space feels.
Come try a class.
Still have questions, access needs, or want to know what to expect on your first day? Reach out – we respond personally.
1380 W 2nd Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
541-636-7783
Currently, Empowerfit is not ADA accessible, as the gym sits at the top of a staircase. Please contact us with any questions about accommodations.
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