Empowered Strength

Empowered Strength Empowering our members to live the Bend Lifestyle strong, healthy, and pain-free through smart and su

Empowered Strength was created after John Odden spent years in a broken medical system working with athletes, general fitness clients and honing his own personal skills in the gym and on the field in the Highland Games. Over the years, while working full time in a hospital and other clinical settings, John saw an increase in medical costs, decreased quality of care, and an overall decline in healt

h within our community . This became frustrating and very limiting when he could only practice a very limited amount of his skills and abilities in that environment. John quickly learned He didn’t fit the standard medical model, and knew something had to change. With the goal of giving his patients the quality of care they needed and deserved, he developed a personalized system of coaching and brought it to Bend, Oregon. What resulted is a facility that utilizes all the tools necessary to make people strong and empowered; the way they were meant to be. Our mission is to create an environment that empowers clients to reach their fitness, health, and overall life goals while bridging the gaps between science, medical care, and conventional fitness programs. We aim to achieve this in a fun, supportive, community oriented atmosphere that yields exceptional results in a safe, measurable, client focused system.

One spot open, LAST LAST CALL!!!I had a cancellation for our upcoming Highland Games Immersion Training Camp on May 11t...
05/01/2024

One spot open, LAST LAST CALL!!!
I had a cancellation for our upcoming Highland Games Immersion Training Camp on May 11th and 12th. If you are interested please contact me ASAP and I can send you more info and/or answer questions for you. The sale for this event is closed so you cannot sign up directly on the eventbrite page.
Note: this is a men's only clinic for experienced throwers (at least 1 year of throwing background in the games please).
**I also have a couple potential options for in person one on one or small group coaching online and/or here in Bend, OR if people can't make the clinic and/or want to work with me online coming into the season as well. Contact me soon if interested since my summer schedule will be filling up soon!

This Highland Games training camp will be a true small group 2 day immersion in all things lifting, throwing, overall health and mindset.

Looking forward to hosting this event. Message Original Strength for details.
07/20/2023

Looking forward to hosting this event. Message Original Strength for details.

All ready for another indoor/outdoor training session as the snow keeps falling and the mercury drops into the teens🥶 ...
12/27/2021

All ready for another indoor/outdoor training session as the snow keeps falling and the mercury drops into the teens🥶



06/19/2021

It’s finally here!
Only available until June 28th. See or link in my bio for more details and articles related to this as well.

❓Ask questions on the comments below or DM❓



06/18/2021

Why I love the sandbag:
*Quality made with correct size/weight
*BETTER than Rogue!
*Small, dedicated company

Why I love Sandbag Training
*Authentic, usable strength (no handles!)
*Versatility- take them outside, bring them with you on a trip
* BEST way to train for stonelifting

Use code ODIN15 for 15% off Kratus Stongman style sandbags

Sign up now for my upcoming program:
Odin’s Quest for Ancient Strength



06/10/2021

Check it out...

Check out Coach John’s latest article https://osi-online.com/ancient-strength-the-way-of-the-stone/ on the history of st...
05/28/2021

Check out Coach John’s latest article https://osi-online.com/ancient-strength-the-way-of-the-stone/ on the history of stonelifting and how you can use sandbags as a “soft stone” to train for useful, ancient strength. On top of that, you can get signed up for the prelaunch group for his new program coming out soon in partnership with Original Strength. Our sandbag of choice is Kratus.




Newest article is up with link to prerelease of my stone lifting program coming soon.Also some kind words from long time...
05/06/2021

Newest article is up with link to prerelease of my stone lifting program coming soon.
Also some kind words from long time student and LW Highland Games Champ Peter Doyle...
“Really good article for any fellow back pain suffering friends. My man John Odden knows his stuff and has been my Obi Wan for the Highland games for years!”
Original Strength Institute

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away people picked up things off of the ground without thinking about it or obsessing about bracing, twisting, breathing, or spine position. They lifted heavy things innately and their bodies were able to reflexively accommodate these requests with relative e ...

The Empowered Strength page will now be running as Sanctuary of Strength as we continue our exciting transition and grow...
04/22/2021

The Empowered Strength page will now be running as Sanctuary of Strength as we continue our exciting transition and grow into our new space!
💥New flooring going in this week
💥Ice barrel DIY project worked
💥Sauna stained and fully operational

Address

20123 Cox Lane
Bend, OR
97703

Opening Hours

Monday 5:45am - 7pm
Tuesday 5:45am - 7pm
Wednesday 5:45am - 7pm
Thursday 5:45am - 7pm
Friday 5:45am - 7pm
Saturday 6am - 12pm

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+15416395000

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