Get To Know YOUR Trainers
HECTOR
Hello my name is Hector, better know as “Hefe.” I’m originally from the city of New York (specifically the Bronx) before becoming a Columbus native. I grew up playing baseball, football, and basketball and have been involved in personal training since 2008. Previously, I was a training director at Urban Active and LA Fitness.
As the founder and CEO of Empowering Fitness, my drive and passion is to truly understand what our clients want, while at the same time being strategic about their individual needs.
As a company, our commitment is to empower each and every one of our clients in their fitness journey. We have amassed a very special team and I am confident that after working with us, you can feel empowered in your fitness.
JAY
With over 15 years of experience in the fitness industry, I bring a wealth of knowledge and personal experience to my training. As a former collegiate football player with a background in football, baseball, and track, I hold a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. I’m passionate about helping individuals of all ages and fitness levels achieve their goals, whether it’s weight loss, building lean muscle, or improving functional fitness.
Having personally overcome major surgeries and started from ground zero, I understand the challenges of rebuilding strength and fitness. My approach is simple: “something is always better than nothing.” I know firsthand the journey it takes to get back to where you want to be in a healthy, sustainable way. I still enjoy watching and playing sports, and my diverse background in athlete training equips me to guide anyone—children or adults—through their fitness journey. Most importantly, I take pride in seeing others achieve their personal goals and relishing the process of getting there.
Interested in joining the Empowering Fitness personal training team?
Send us an email with your information to: EmpoweringFitnessLLC@gmail.com
What Our Clients Think
I train with Hector and Beth and love them both! Both are motivating and are great to work with. I had a hip replacement of which they are cognizant. They tailor my workouts to be considerate of some of my limitations. I have gained considerable strength and endurance over the last 6 months. Highly recommended!
Shelli Mcghee
Hector is the best! I train with him 4 days a week and look forward to each session. My endurance has tripled since training with Hector and I actually look forward to cardio now. Highly recommend
Stacey Graves
Awesome trainer! Structures your training to meet your specific goals and wants you to achieve them! He is very personal, results driven and a great guy!
Rhonda Andrews
I’ve been training with Hector since 2016, and now Victor. This team is dedicated to their clients, tailoring workouts to their specific needs, capabilities and goals. I’d recommend Empowering Fitness LLC to anyone looking for a serious trainer/coach.
Jennifer Reynolds
I train with Hector and Beth and love them both! Both are motivating and are great to work with. I had a hip replacement of which they are cognizant. They tailor my workouts to be considerate of some of my limitations. I have gained considerable strength and endurance over the last 6 months. Highly recommended!
Shelli McGhee
Knowledgeable trainers that push you to do your best. I’m seeing great results!
Michelle Kovach
I’ve been working out most of my life and this guy took me back to school. Lifts I didn’t even know of. He’s knowledgeable and good at what he does.
Blaine Arthur
If you are looking for a professional group of personal trainers in Grove City who are seriously experienced and serious about helping you meet your goals – I can’t recommend Empowering Fitness highly enough. I’ve trained with Vick, Tracey, and Hector. Although I played collegiate baseball, I’ve since gotten away from working out consistently. Hiring a personal trainer was the single best decision I could have made to get back on track. They have provided accountability, motivation, and a wide variety of workouts that have been invaluable for my fitness. I mean it when I say Empowering Fitness trainers are the real deal.
Sterling Harpst
It has been a joy to join the Empowering Fitness family! I have known Hector for a long time and finally got motivated to get back into training again. I am grateful to be working with Vick three days a week, as he has crafted a plan for me that understands where I’m at as a person and physically. The workouts are demanding, and he is great at infusing humor and wit into his motivations so that you blink and the workout is over – which is what is the sign of a great trainer and a great workout: tired, feeling the workout in your muscles and saying “wow, it’s over already?!” Could not be more pleased with my choice to join Empowering Fitness and the time I spend getting better with Vick – consider joining them, you will not regret it!
Jeff Jones
Hector and his trainers are great! Flexible scheduling and versatile workouts. The team will challenge and motivate you to achieve your goals.
Allisa Long
Jay was a great trainer and teacher and I have nothing but kind words to say about him and empowering fitness. There is nothing I like more than someone that breaks down the workout and shows what muscles it works as well as making sure you are being pushed to do your very best. Seeing the changes my body endured was a great process and can’t thank Jay enough. Jay was very accommodating with any scheduling changes since I traveled a lot, and was always motivating & very knowledgeable . I built a great friendship/relationship with Jay, if it wasn’t for personal reasons I would most definitely be going through Jay & Empowering fitness! Highly recommended 👍
Dustin Kaiser
Highly recommend, pushes me to the extremely and I love the way he relates to me. Love the atmosphere and the trainers he has working with him are amazing.
