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.
12 Days of X-Mas & Holiday Schedule
By: WOD Father Published on: 15/12/2025Planning to train over the holidays? Be sure to register for classes at least 12 hours in advance between Dec 22–Jan 4, as unreserved sessions will be removed from the schedule. Empower CrossFit will remain open — even on Christmas and New Year’s Day — for members staying local. Plus, catch highlights from our 15th annual 12 Days of X-Mas event, featuring festive workouts and community fun.
Empower Weekly WOD: Week Beginning December 15th 2025
By: WOD Father Published on: 14/12/2025Join Empower CrossFit in Vancouver’s Kitsilano community for this week’s WOD lineup — including HeroWOD Murph, HeroWOD Spice, and high-intensity strength sessions. Train safely, build resilience, and connect with our Westside Vancouver fitness community near Jericho Beach and Alma Street.
Weekly Wisdom Episode 20 Dec 12th 2025
By: WOD Father Published on: 13/12/2025Why do “healthy” people still suffer heart attacks? This week’s roundup explores hidden heart risk factors, lessons from the CrossFit industry, and how habits—not willpower—drive fitness success. Plus: insights on sunlight, plantar fasciitis, and sustainable weight loss for active adults in Vancouver and Kitsilano.
What Is the WeckMethod?
By: WOD Father Published on: 10/12/2025After attending a weekend workshop at the Weck Method Lab in San Diego, WOD Father explores what makes this innovative training system so unique — and why it’s quietly being adopted by top athletes, coaches, and strength legends.
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