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 | July 13-19

Weekly Training Plan | July 13-19by: WOD FatherPublished on: 12/07/2026

See what’s coming up at Empower this week: Hero WOD Jack’s Triangle, power cleans, handstand walks, partner work, and more in our July 13–19 CrossFit training plan in Vancouver.

WODs of the WeekProgramming
Weekly Training Plan | July 13-19

A New Understanding of Biomechanics

A New Understanding of Biomechanics by: WOD FatherPublished on: 10/07/2026

What if power isn’t about brute strength, but about how well your body absorbs and redirects force? In this Weekly Wisdom post, WOD Father explores tensegrity, fascia, sprinting, Olympic lifting, and what real athletic power looks like.

Weekly Wisdom
A New Understanding of Biomechanics

Runner's Recovery Bowl

Runner's Recovery Bowlby: ShadesPublished on: 09/07/2026

Coach Amy shares her return-to-running tips, summer hydration reminders, and a simple recovery bowl recipe to help Vancouver runners fuel better, recover well, and enjoy running again.

Nutrition and WellnessHealthy Recipes
Runner's Recovery Bowl

Fit at 58: At Empower We Age Differently

Fit at 58: At Empower We Age Differentlyby: WOD FatherPublished on: 07/07/2026

At Empower, we don’t accept that aging has to mean decline. This WOD Father’s Words article explores how our Vancouver community is redefining what it means to get older—by building strength, resilience, and fitness that lasts.

WOD Fathers Words
Fit at 58: At Empower We Age Differently

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