John Odden

John is the owner and head trainer at Empowered Strength in Bend. OR He has a degree in Exercise Science from Central Washington University and worked for over 10 years in a clinic environment as an exercise physiologist and employee wellness coordinator and high school strength coach. He retired from his clinical position in 2014 to start Empowered Strength and now teaches full time in his studio and online with students around the world. In addition to his degree in Exercise Science, John is a Strongfirst Level II Kettlebell Instructor and Bodyweight Instructor, a personal trainer and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association, a FMS Level 2 Instructor, and Original Strength Instructor. He is a Highland Games Competitor and holds several world records and last year successfully lifted the 734 pound Dinnie Stones in Scotland with plans to lift even bigger stones in Iceland this year. John leads and teaches at workshops for Strongfirst, mace and circular training and Scottish Highland Games. He is a great instructor and friend and I always enjoy when our paths cross here in Oregon.