About

Hello! My name is Katie Daudt! In 2007, my husband I and I moved from Hanover, MN to Longville with our 4 sons. The following year we added a daughter to our family. Two years prior to our move, I quit my job as a family law attorney to focus on my family and begin homeschooling. After getting settled in our new home, my son and I decided to start running and that led to an increased focus on the general health of all members of our family. Many times I mentioned to family and friends how much I wish Longville had a fitness center. I started realizing that I was not alone. Most of the people I talked to also wished there was a fitness center closer to Longville. Although we are surrounded by beautiful woods and lakes, many people talked about their problems with consistently getting outside for exercise; muddy/icy roads, cold/humid weather, flies/mosquitos, and bears. I noticed that these issues effected seniors to the point where many people were becoming sedentary. The desire to create an accessible, safe, and enjoyable place for everyone to exercise was kindled and, in 2016, Empowered Fitness opened its doors!