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.

Blinded by the Light: Sunshine Misconceptions

Blinded by the Light: Sunshine Misconceptionsby: WOD FatherPublished on: 03/07/2026

What if we’ve gotten sunlight all wrong? In this Weekly Wisdom post, WOD Father explores the health benefits of sun exposure, the risks of sunscreen use, and why your relationship with sunlight may need a rethink.

Weekly Wisdom
Blinded by the Light: Sunshine Misconceptions

Reflections From the 2026 Two-Brain Summit

Reflections From the 2026 Two-Brain Summitby: WOD FatherPublished on: 30/06/2026

WOD Father shares his biggest takeaways from the 2026 Two-Brain Summit, including insights from CrossFit CEO Bruce Edwards and ideas coming to Empower.

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Reflections From the 2026 Two-Brain Summit

Weekly Training Plan | June 29-July 5, 2026

Weekly Training Plan | June 29-July 5, 2026by: WOD FatherPublished on: 28/06/2026

Challenge yourself with a full week of Hero WODs at Empower Fitness. From Omar and Michael to JT, Ned, and Barraza, this training week combines strength, endurance, grit, and community in workouts designed to test both body and character.

WODs of the Week
Weekly Training Plan | June 29-July 5, 2026

Bone Health 1x100 ≠ 100x1

Bone Health 1x100 ≠ 100x1by: WOD FatherPublished on: 26/06/2026

In this Weekly Wisdom article, WOD Father explains why strength training and impact exercise—not supplements alone—are essential for preserving bone density, preventing osteoporosis, and staying strong as you age.

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Bone Health 1x100 ≠ 100x1

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