Group Classes for Adults
FITNESS FOR
Every Level
At Empower we specialize in adapting our group class programs to your ability level and personal fitness goals. From beginner to advanced, we work with individuals at every fitness level from pro to first timer. Our members range from 9 to 89. The mileage doesn’t matter as long as you’re still young at heart! Empower is an adult-sized playground. Fall in love with moving again or for the first time.
Looking for more personalized coaching than a group class can offer?
Check out our personal training options for individuals and small groups.
September 29 to November 24
Workouts: Saturdays, 4:00-4:45 pm
Daily communication, support and resources
Coach: Amy Freeman
Built on Basics: Fall Fitness & Nutrition Series
Fall in Vancouver is a season of change and offers a great time to focus on your health before the holiday rush.
This 8-week series provides you with structure, education, and accountability to put health and fitness fundamentals into action. Together, we’ll tackle the basics that keep you strong and ready to handle any of life’s challenges.
How you'll benefit
Life is a balancing act. The basics keep you grounded. When practiced consistently, they provide:
Energy: wake up ready to tackle the day.
Mood: less stress, more focus, brighter outlook.
Strength: increased muscle mass.
Freedom of movement: improved mobility, reduced aches, quicker recovery!
What's included
8 weeks of structure, education, and accountability
Weekly 45-minute Get a Grip workout
Daily educational emails and resources
Optional pre- and post-InBody scans (6:30 AM-9 AM, Sept 29 & November 24)
Habit tracking system
Community support and camaraderie from people on the same path
Bi-weekly effort-based participant prize draws
This series is for you if...
You're a busy professional or parent who would benefit from structure and accountability
You want to improve your nutritional intake.
You want to build strength for everyday tasks
You want to build sustainable practices that fit into real life.
Spots are limited. No membership required. Everyone welcome!
Early bird pricing ends September 20.
September 12 - October 17
Fridays, 5:00-6:30 pm
Fight Fit
Are you a combat sports athlete who's looking to increase your fitness and stay injury free?
This program is here to keep you on the mats and in the ring—whether you're a practicing combat sports athlete or just want to see what functional training for combat sport looks like.
Fight fit will combine years of martial arts and fitness training to keep you feeling strong and moving forward in your martial arts and sports journey.
Leon competes in Judo, Jiu Jitsu and CrossFit and is the Global CompNet Champion in 2023 and third place at Canadian Judo nationals in 2025 after 15 years away from Judo competition.
We will share with you training that will make you better and keep you training and competing.
This will be a 6-week session running Fridays 5-6:30 pm. Starts September 12, 2025.
Starts monthly
Sundays, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Coach: Amy Freeman
Lift Over Forty
Build your strength with Empower’s all-levels-welcome Sunday lifting series for women 40+. This program helps you build muscle and vigor for life in a focused, supportive environment.
Why Strength Matters
As we get older, staying strong takes intention. Strength training supports muscle, bone health, metabolism, and energy—so you can keep doing what you love.
What's Included:
Focused workouts that build strength through foundational lifts: squat, deadlift, press, and push press
Personalized coaching with progressions for all levels
A community of like-minded women working together
Weekly support, check-ins, and practical fueling tips and mindset strategies to help you stay consistent and feel your best
Spots are limited to 10 women. No membership required.
This is a month-to-month program. You can stay automatically enrolled to keep building your strength or opt out by the 25th of each month.
This program is currently full.
Start anytime!
Mondays & Thursdays, 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Coach: Amy Freeman
Fit Over 40
This group fitness class runs Monday and Thursday nights from 7pm to 8 pm and promises a high octane 40-minutes of guaranteed sweat plus a 10 minute warm up and cool down.
Start wherever you are at—no judgement or previous experience required. This program will kickstart you back into action no matter where you are starting from!
No membership required.
This class is currently full. Sign up to be notified when new spots open up.
CrossFit Group Classes
Learn to love movement again! Reclaim the vitality of childhood as you join us in our adult-sized playground. We transform the chore of training into a fun, engaging, fulfilling game! Because this amazing, multidisciplinary approach to developing your peak athletic potential involves mastery of many technical skills.
CrossFit Group Classes are reserved for Empower members with previous CrossFit experience or members who have built a strong foundation by completing our Empower Beginner’s Curriculum.
CrossFit Group Class memberships include a Zoom class option so you have the flexibility of joining classes from home or from the road when you are away traveling.
Book an intro to learn more or register now to get started.
Zoom-Only Group Class Membership
Do you live outside Vancouver? Do you want to train from the safety and convenience of your home? Do you want to continue training while on the road for work or travelling on vacation?
Join our in-gym CrossFit Group Classes from anywhere and train along with our in-gym group classes with the guidance of one of our Empower Coaches! We will post the workout details on our blog and Facebook page along with instructional videos and suggestions on how to modify workouts to fit your equipment access and fitness level so that you can come to class prepared.
Some familiarity with CrossFit is recommended, if you are new to CrossFit we suggest starting with a few in-person or Zoom Personal Training sessions so we can go over core movements with you.
Our Zoom subscription is charged per screen so any family, friends or neighbours who want to join you for a workout are welcome at no extra charge as long as they have completed the mandatory waivers and are sharing your screen with you.
Book an intro to learn more or register now to get started.
CLIENT STORIES
From Our Members
Community and longevity
"Since joining Empower, my perception of CrossFit has entirely changed. The community is really incredible and it's so exciting and inspiring to see everybody in all age groups excel and do really incredible things. For me, Empower means community and longevity."
- Empower member Laura R., aka "Organa"
Brings value to your life
"I have tried other types of gyms before joining Empower, and I really appreciate the dedication and sustainability of the group classes. You have to show up. You have to do the same workout as everyone else. And you have to finish. I really like that part of CrossFit, and it brings a lot of value to my life."
- Empower member Mehdi S., aka "Maxim"
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