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.

Weekly Wisdom Episode 7 Sept 12th 2025

Weekly Wisdom Episode 7 Sept 12th 2025By: WOD Father Published on: 12/09/2025

In the Weekly Wisdom Episode 7, WOD Father touches on how to lose belly fat after 40, protecting your joints, and rethinking nutrition myths. From kettlebell shoulder rehab to ankle stability drills and menopause insights, discover strategies for health and longevity.

Weekly Wisdom
Weekly Wisdom Episode 7 Sept 12th 2025

Slip to Strategy: How to Build from an Off Day

Slip to Strategy: How to Build from an Off DayBy: Shades Published on: 10/09/2025

Small slips in nutrition and lifestyle choices can impact your workouts. From meal prep hacks to mindset shifts, learn practical ways to protect your energy, fuel performance, and build lasting habits inside and outside the gym.

Nutrition and Wellness
Slip to Strategy: How to Build from an Off Day

Empower Weekly WOD: Week Beginning September 8th 2025

Empower Weekly WOD: Week Beginning September 8th 2025By: WOD Father Published on: 07/09/2025

Get a sneak peek at Empower’s Weekly WODs for September 8–14, 2025. From strict gymnastics movements and heavy deadlifts to barbell AMRAPs, EMOM conditioning, and team workouts, this week’s programming blends strength, skill, and smart recovery.

WODs of the Week
Empower Weekly WOD: Week Beginning September 8th 2025

Southlands Stir Fry

Southlands Stir FryBy: Shades Published on: 06/09/2025

Discover a simple and versatile Southlands Stir Fry recipe made with fresh farm vegetables — perfect for meal prep and boosting your nutrition this fall. Find out how you can take your own nutrition to the next level in our Fall Fitness and Nutrition Series.

Healthy Recipes
Southlands Stir Fry

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