Empower Hours

Empower Hour Participants conduct bicep curl exercise

Empower Hours

Lift together. Build Confidence. Celebrate Community

Empower Hours are inclusive, strength training sessions designed to create welcoming spaces for movement, connection and empowerment. These free weekly sessions offer guided resistance training in a supportive environment where everyone can feel strong and seen.

All OSU students and Rec Sports members are welcome to attend. Please register for each session.

Register for Empower Hours

Empower Hour participant conducts single arm vertical row exercise.

Why Participate in Empower Hours

Community & Connection

  • Empower Hours are designed to support individuals who may not always feel comfortable in traditional fitness spaces. These sessions prioritize belonging and community.

Guided Strength Training

  • Led by certified instructors, each session focuses on resistance training fundamentals, helping you build strength, confidence and comfort in the weight room.
Empower Hour Participant conducts lat-pull down excercise as a trainer looks on.

Weekly Schedule

Fall, Winter and Spring Terms

Queer Resistance Training

Tuesdays 

Women, Trans, Non-Binary Resistance Training 

Thursdays

Dixon Recreation Center Weight Room 2. 

Empower hours are a free, drop-in program open to all OSU students and Rec Sports members.