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.
Fitness After 40: What Actually Works (and What to Stop Doing)
By: Salsa Published on: 06/01/2026Fitness after 40 requires a smarter approach. Learn what actually works, what to stop doing, and how to train safely and effectively in Vancouver.
The One Pound Creep: How Holiday Weight Gain Adds Up Over Time
By: WOD Father Published on: 23/12/2025Vancouver’s holiday season makes it easy to gain “just one pound”—and never lose it. In this post, WOD Father explains how holiday weight gain adds up over time and shares practical, sustainable fitness strategies for adults on Vancouver’s West Side who want to stay strong, healthy, and active through the holidays and beyond.
Inside Weck Labs
By: WOD Father Published on: 18/12/2025Discover what happens inside Weck Labs in San Diego — the birthplace of the revolutionary WeckMethod. In this firsthand account, Empower coach Corey Lappell shares three days of immersive training with David Weck and Chris Chamberlain, exploring coiling, rotational strength, gait mechanics, and neural priming. Learn how WeckMethod bridges functional movement, CrossFit, and athletic performance, and how these principles are now shaping training back home in Vancouver, BC.
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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