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 | October 19-25, 2026

Weekly Training Plan | October 19-25, 2026by: WOD FatherPublished on: 18/10/2026

Explore Empower Every Body Fitness's CrossFit workouts for October 19–25, 2026, featuring front squats, Olympic lifts, Diane, and partner WODs in Vancouver.

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Weekly Training Plan | October 19-25, 2026

Are Your Shoes the Problem? The Case for Barefoot Training

Are Your Shoes the Problem? The Case for Barefoot Trainingby: WOD FatherPublished on: 16/10/2026

Could your shoes be weakening your feet? WOD Father explains why barefoot training matters for foot strength, balance and healthy aging.

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Are Your Shoes the Problem? The Case for Barefoot Training

Intensity Beats Cancer: Why Vigorous Exercise Matters for Long-Term Health

Intensity Beats Cancer: Why Vigorous Exercise Matters for Long-Term Healthby: WOD FatherPublished on: 13/10/2026

Can high-intensity exercise reduce cancer and heart disease risk? Explore why vigorous exercise belongs in a balanced plan for health, strength and longevity.

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Intensity Beats Cancer: Why Vigorous Exercise Matters for Long-Term Health

Weekly Training Plan | October 12-18, 2026

Weekly Training Plan | October 12-18, 2026by: WOD FatherPublished on: 11/10/2026

See Empower’s CrossFit training plan for October 12–18, 2026, featuring strength, conditioning, Nancy and functional fitness in Vancouver.

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Weekly Training Plan | October 12-18, 2026

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