Empire Strength and Fitness

The Verdict on Empire Strength and Fitness

Strength athletes and HYROX racers who want 24/7 access to a large free weight floor will find a good fit here. Know before you go that the Empire app is your key after hours, the office is staffed only Monday to Friday, 10 am to 5:30 pm, and the gym states it is not a CrossFit gym.

Best for: Strength athletes, HYROX prep, Visiting lifters

Equipment & Climate

The gym is 16,000 square feet with every rack and platform open to members (official). The gym claims more free weights than any gym in the area. Floor includes barbells, open turf, an outdoor area, saunas and cold tubs. Climate of the training floor is not stated in any source.

Schedule & Drop-In Rules

HYROX classes run Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 6 to 7 am and 5:30 to 6:30 pm (official). The gym is open 24/7 for members. The office is open Monday to Friday, 10 am to 5:30 pm. The public schedule page showed no classes at the time of capture.

Pricing Notes

Official: day pass $20 (24 hours), week pass $40 (7 days), three-day trial free for local prospective members, claimed in person during business hours with proof of local residency. Official: Single membership $60 per month, month to month, no sign-up fee. Family from $100 per month. Solo Hero $35 and Family Hero $70 per month, set up in the office only. Paid-in-full Single $630 per year and Family $1,000 per year, non-refundable but transferable. HYROX monthly package $80 per month for non-members (8 classes), $20 HYROX drop-in pass. Empire members get 12 HYROX classes per month. The EMC Dungeons and Dragons add-on is $60 per month. Third-party: a Gymmaster signup page (source 6) lists $20 for a one-week pass, which conflicts with the official $40 week pass; the official figure is used. Google AI Overview (source 10) and city research notes (source 12) repeat the $20 day pass.

Coaching

HYROX classes are small groups led by a certified coach, eight per month for non-members (official). Personal training is offered. Coaching languages and class sizes beyond small groups are not stated.

Good to Know

Free kids area

The Thunderdome supervised kids area is free for members.^[2]

Hero plans

Hero plans cannot be bought online. Proof of service is checked once in the office.^[3]

Paid-in-full Single

$630 per year for one person, about two months free versus monthly.^[3]

Office hours

Monday to Friday, 10 am to 5:30 pm. Membership setup and discounts are done in person.^[1]

Three-day trial

Free for local prospective members only. Must be claimed in person during business hours.^[1]

Contact

Call or text 208-244-0037, or message in the Empire app.^[1]

EMC add-on

Empire Mercenary Company Dungeons and Dragons party, $60 per month extra, meets monthly on Saturdays.^[1]

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