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 form tips and movement focus 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.
From Setbacks to Comebacks: Training That Keeps You Fighting
By: Coach Leon Published on: 22/08/2025Discover how Empower’s Fight Fit program helps combat sports athletes in Vancouver—from Judo and Jiu-Jitsu hobbyists to serious competitors—train smarter, prevent injuries, and make comebacks stronger than ever.
More Than Muscle: How Sports Shape Leaders for Life
By: Coach Leon Published on: 05/08/2025From showing up on time to developing discipline, respect, and responsibility, our youth athletes are gaining life skills that will serve them far outside the gym.
The Test That Teaches: How Losing the Battle Wins You the War
By: Coach Leon Published on: 31/07/2025Discover how losing in training builds resilience, humility, and lasting strength. This story explores martial arts, CrossFit, and youth fitness to show why growth matters more than winning. Real lessons come from tests life throws at you.
Middle-Aged and Moving Forward: A Celebration of Strength, Setbacks, and Showing Up
By: Coach Leon Published on: 29/07/2025Reflecting on aging, growth, and perseverance, this blog explores how middle age is not a limit but a new stage of opportunity. Embrace challenges, reject excuses, and rise because you get to. Plus, you're invited to a birthday potluck!
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