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.

Pick-Me-Up Playlists: Music, Resilience & the Story of Empower

Pick-Me-Up Playlists: Music, Resilience & the Story of Empowerby: WOD FatherPublished on: 30/10/2026

Discover the songs that helped Empower's founder overcome setbacks, build resilience, and create a welcoming CrossFit community in Vancouver, one dream at a time.

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Pick-Me-Up Playlists: Music, Resilience & the Story of Empower

Conventional Gym Observations: Exercise Is Not the Same as Fitness

Conventional Gym Observations: Exercise Is Not the Same as Fitnessby: WOD FatherPublished on: 27/10/2026

Why do so many people exercise without getting fitter? A Vancouver CrossFit coach examines conventional gym workouts and what it really takes to build fitness.

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Conventional Gym Observations: Exercise Is Not the Same as Fitness

Weekly Training Plan | October 26-November 1

Weekly Training Plan | October 26-November 1by: WOD FatherPublished on: 25/10/2026

Explore the CrossFit workouts for October 26–November 1, 2026, at Empower Every Body Fitness in Vancouver. Strength, conditioning and functional fitness.

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Weekly Training Plan | October 26-November 1

Why CrossFit Works: The Science Behind the Methodology

Why CrossFit Works: The Science Behind the Methodologyby: WOD FatherPublished on: 23/10/2026

Discover why CrossFit works through constantly varied training, functional movements and intensity, explained by a Vancouver CrossFit coach with 20+ years of experience.

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Why CrossFit Works: The Science Behind the Methodology

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