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.

Fit at 58: At Empower We Age Differently

Fit at 58: At Empower We Age Differentlyby: WOD FatherPublished on: 07/07/2026

At Empower, we don’t accept that aging has to mean decline. This WOD Father’s Words article explores how our Vancouver community is redefining what it means to get older—by building strength, resilience, and fitness that lasts.

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Fit at 58: At Empower We Age Differently

Couples Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Empower: A Fun Date Night With Real-Life Skills

Couples Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Empower: A Fun Date Night With Real-Life Skillsby: SalsaPublished on: 06/07/2026

Join Empower’s Couples Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class in Vancouver on July 17. No experience needed—just bring your partner for a fun, beginner-friendly intro to BJJ and self-defence.

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Couples Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Empower: A Fun Date Night With Real-Life Skills

Weekly Training Plan July 6-12, 2026

Weekly Training Plan July 6-12, 2026by: WOD FatherPublished on: 05/07/2026

See what's on the schedule at Empower Fitness for Every Body this week, July 6–12, with Olympic lifting, strength work, conditioning, team training, and CrossFit workouts in Vancouver.

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Weekly Training Plan July 6-12, 2026

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

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