A new student organization is making an impact on campus by encouraging women to feel more confident and comfortable in fitness spaces. EmpowHER Women’s Fitness Club, founded by students Zyriah Garden and Amyah Moore, is quickly gaining attention in its first semester.
Created with the goal of helping women overcome gym anxiety and build confidence, the club provides a supportive environment for those who may feel intimidated working out alone. Since its launch, EmpowHER has attracted 86 members, showing strong interest and demand for a space centered on women’s wellness and empowerment.
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Created with the goal of helping women overcome gym anxiety and build confidence, the club provides a supportive environment for those who may feel intimidated working out alone. Since its launch, EmpowHER has attracted 86 members, showing strong interest and demand for a space centered on women’s wellness and empowerment.
“We wanted to create something where women feel safe and motivated,” Garden said. “A lot of people want to work out but don’t always feel comfortable going to the gym by themselves.”
Moore added that the club is about more than just fitness. “It’s also about building a community where women can uplift each other and grow together,” she said.
The organization is led by an executive board team that includes Makiyah Webb, Maya James and Ryan Dixon, who help coordinate events and manage club operations. Together, the team focuses on creating engaging activities that combine fitness with a positive social atmosphere.
Members say the event helped ease nerves and made working out feel more enjoyable. “It didn’t feel intimidating at all,” an EmpowHER member said. “It felt like a space where everyone was there to support each other.”
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EmpowHER hosted its first official event March 2, an R&B Women’s Fitness Night, which drew a strong turnout and positive feedback from attendees. The event blended music, group workouts and community building, setting the tone for what the club hopes to continue throughout the semester.
Members say the event helped ease nerves and made working out feel more enjoyable. “It didn’t feel intimidating at all,” an EmpowHER member said. “It felt like a space where everyone was there to support each other.”
As the semester continues, EmpowHER plans to host more themed workout sessions and expand its reach across campus. With its early success, the organization is already becoming a growing presence in student life.
“Our goal is to keep growing and helping more women feel confident in themselves,” Garden said.
EmpowHER Women’s Fitness Club welcomes new members and encourages students to get involved as it continues to build a stronger, more inclusive fitness community on campus.