About
Empowerlift Training
Elevating performance with the science of training and the art of coaching
Coaching is both a science and an art form.
Meet Your Coach
Kristen Dunsmore
Powerlifter & Performance Coach
Hi, everyone. I want to share my journey and shed light on the path that brought me here. Many of you may know me for my accomplishments within the powerlifting community, but my passion for fitness began long before my first competition.
I fell in love with lifting almost immediately. However, the journey to my first competitive meet was not without its hurdles. It took three years of self-doubt before I found the courage to step onto the platform. I was under the same impression that many of you may have experienced at some point – never feeling strong enough. Fortunately, dare I say, I caught the powerlifting bug and the rest is history. My first competition was in 2014, and I have been going strong ever since. There have been plenty of ups and downs in the meantime, but the one thing that has stayed consistent through these years it my dedication to strength training.
My tenure as an athlete and ten years of coaching have illuminated a common thread I’ve seen among fellow powerlifters: the internal battle against the standards of elite perfomance showcased on social media. This constant comparison can overshadow our personal achievements, leading many of us feeling inadequate and perpetuating the pursuit of often unattainable benchmarks. I know because I have experienced this myself. However, I also know what it’s like to have good people in your corner, holding you accountable and reminding you of the badass you are.
As I’ve gotten older, I realize that powerlifting, and strength training in general, is about embracing the journey, celebrating personal progress, and recognizing that true success comes from overcoming our own challenges.
Kristen Dunsmore
Powerlifter & Performance Coach
Hi, everyone. I want to share my journey and shed light on the path that brought me here. Many of you may know me for my accomplishments within the powerlifting community, but my passion for fitness began long before my first competition.
I fell in love with lifting almost immediately. However, the journey to my first competitive meet was not without its hurdles; it took three years of self-doubt before I found the courage to step onto the platform. I was under the same impression that many of you may have experienced at some point – never feeling strong enough. Fortunately, dare I say, I caught the powerlifting bug and the rest is history. My first competition was in 2014, and I have been doing strong ever since. There have been plenty of ups and downs in the meantime, but the one thing that has stayed consistent through these years it my dedication to strength training.
My tenure as an athlete and ten years of coaching have illuminated a common thread I’ve seen among fellow powerlifters: the internal battle against the standards of elite perfomance showcased on social media. This constant comparison can overshadow our personal achievements, leading many of us feeling inadequate and perpetuating the pursuit of often unattainable benchmarks. I know experience this myself and I still do from time to time. However, I know what it’s like to have good people in your corner to hold you accountable and remind you what a badass you are.
As I’ve gotten older, I realize that powerlifting is about embracing the journey, celebrating personal progress, and recognizing that true success comes from overcoming our own challenges.
Credentials
Concordia University Chicago – PhD in Health and Human Performance (in progress)
Syracuse University – MS in Exercise Science
University of Tampa – BS in Exercise Science
2x National Champion in the 69kg and 72kg weight class
Assistant Track and Field Strength and Coach
Our Vision
Our vision is to be a leading force in the fitness industry, inspiring and empowering lives through strength training. We aim to cultivate a welcoming environment where everyone feels confident under the barbell redefining what it means to be strong and healthy. Through expert coaching, continuous education, and a commitment to continued improvement, we strive to elevate the standards of coaching.
Our Mission
Our mission is to help individuals across all skill levels achieve their performance and fitness goals through personalized, science-based strength training programs. We are committed to creating a supportive and empowering environment where everyone is given the opportunity to can build confidence and find their strength by creating healthy, long-lasting habits.
Empowering through strength training
Our mission is to help individuals achieve their fitness goals through personalized, science-based strength training programs. We are committed to creating a supportive and empowering environment where everyone, especially women, can build confidence, improve their health, and discover their strength.
Best Lifts
182.5kg
squat
112.5kg
bench
215kg
deadlift