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.

Weekly Training Plan June 15-21, 2026

Weekly Training Plan June 15-21, 2026by: WOD FatherPublished on: 14/06/2026

See what's coming up at Empower Fitness for Every Body from June 15-21, 2026. This week's workouts feature bench press, chest-to-bar pull-ups, back squats, running, rowing, clean & jerks, and a challenging team WOD in Vancouver's West Side.

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Weekly Training Plan June 15-21, 2026

Walking’s Not Enough

Walking’s Not Enoughby: WOD FatherPublished on: 12/06/2026

In this Weekly Wisdom post, WOD Father explores the benefits of walking and rucking—and why they shouldn't replace your workouts. Learn how training frequency and intensity impact your fitness, health, and long-term results.

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Walking’s Not Enough

Summer Nutrition: What Would You Do?

Summer Nutrition: What Would You Do? by: ShadesPublished on: 10/06/2026

Can you enjoy summer without gaining weight? Coach Amy shares practical nutrition tips for common summer situations, along with a delicious high-protein Tuna Power Burger recipe.

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Summer Nutrition: What Would You Do?

Reflections on Growth, Leadership, and What Comes Next at Empower

Reflections on Growth, Leadership, and What Comes Next at Empower by: WOD FatherPublished on: 09/06/2026

Empower co-founder WOD Father reflects on leadership, coaching culture, and the growth of Empower Fitness. Plus updates on HYROX training, CrossFit Affiliate Programming, Original Strength, and more.

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Reflections on Growth, Leadership, and What Comes Next at Empower

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