Welcome to the Empower Blog

Looking for inspiration, guidance, and a little motivation to fuel your fitness journey? You’ve come to the right place.

Here, you’ll find a mix of resources designed to help you live stronger—inside and outside the gym. From weekly WOD breakdowns that prepare you for what’s ahead, to tips and movement-focused posts that help you train safely and effectively, we’ve got you covered.

You’ll also discover healthy recipes and nutrition advice from our coaches, plus wellness wisdom that touches on mindset, recovery, and lifestyle habits that support your goals. And because community is at the heart of Empower, we regularly highlight the accomplishments, stories, and events that make our gym more than just a place to work out.

Whether you’re brand new to CrossFit, coming back after a break, or looking to reach new performance milestones, our blog is here to encourage, educate, and empower you every step of the way.

Weekly Training Plan | August 10-16, 2026

Weekly Training Plan | August 10-16, 2026by: WOD FatherPublished on: 09/08/2026

See what's ahead at Empower with our August 10–16, 2026 CrossFit training plan, featuring strength, rowing, gymnastics, Olympic lifting, and Team WODs in Vancouver.

WODs of the Week
Weekly Training Plan | August 10-16, 2026

July 2026 Personal Bests

July 2026 Personal Bestsby: WOD FatherPublished on: 08/08/2026

Celebrate Empower's July 2026 personal bests as members hit new PRs in strength, gymnastics, and conditioning while staying consistent through summer.

Community
July 2026 Personal Bests

Hot and Bothered

Hot and Botheredby: WOD FatherPublished on: 07/08/2026

Even fit, healthy adults can suffer heat illness. WOD Father shares a personal story and explains why heat tolerance declines with age—and how to train safely.

Weekly Wisdom
Hot and Bothered

How I Became a Gym Owner – Part 2

How I Became a Gym Owner – Part 2by: WOD FatherPublished on: 04/08/2026

WOD Father shares the story of the founding members who shaped Empower's philosophy: move well, train sustainably, and make fitness last a lifetime.

WOD Fathers Words
How I Became a Gym Owner – Part 2

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