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.

Brawler’s Guide to CrossFit Gear: What You Really Need

Brawler’s Guide to CrossFit Gear: What You Really Needby: WOD FatherPublished on: 02/09/2026

After 20+ years of CrossFit, WOD Father shares the gear he actually uses for lifting, gymnastics, mobility, comfort and long-term training.

WOD Fathers Words
Brawler’s Guide to CrossFit Gear: What You Really Need

Why Empower? A Different Approach to Functional Fitness in Vancouver

Why Empower? A Different Approach to Functional Fitness in Vancouverby: WOD FatherPublished on: 01/09/2026

Discover why Empower exists and how functional fitness, CrossFit, and expert coaching help adults in Vancouver build strength, confidence, and lifelong health.

WOD Fathers WordsProfiles
Why Empower? A Different Approach to Functional Fitness in Vancouver

Weekly Training Plan | August 31-September 6, 2026

Weekly Training Plan | August 31-September 6, 2026by: WOD FatherPublished on: 30/08/2026

Kick off September with Empower's weekly CrossFit training plan featuring Fight Gone Bad, front squats, Olympic lifting, clean & jerks, and conditioning workouts designed to build strength, skill, and fitness in Vancouver.

WODs of the Week
Weekly Training Plan | August 31-September 6, 2026

3 Pillars of Sustainable Fitness

3 Pillars of Sustainable Fitnessby: WOD FatherPublished on: 28/08/2026

Discover the three pillars of sustainable fitness—consistency, minimum effective dose, and resilience—for lifelong strength, health, and healthy aging.

Weekly Wisdom
3 Pillars of Sustainable Fitness

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