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.

What Studying for My ACE Certification Taught Me About the Fitness Industry

What Studying for My ACE Certification Taught Me About the Fitness Industryby: SalsaPublished on: 20/05/2026

A CrossFit coach studying for ACE certification expected to broaden her fitness knowledge. Instead, she uncovered deeper questions about machines, movement, coaching, liability, and what the fitness industry believes people are truly capable of.

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What Studying for My ACE Certification Taught Me About the Fitness Industry

Strong From the Ground Up

Strong From the Ground Upby: WOD FatherPublished on: 28/04/2026

Discover how crawling, rolling, and floor-based movement can rebuild strength, mobility, and pain-free function after 40.

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Strong From the Ground Up

How One Gym Can Safely Train Kids, Parents, and Grandparents — At the Same Time

How One Gym Can Safely Train Kids, Parents, and Grandparents — At the Same Timeby: SalsaPublished on: 10/02/2026

Discover how a Vancouver gym helps kids, parents, and grandparents train safely together with scalable workouts and a strong community focus.

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How One Gym Can Safely Train Kids, Parents, and Grandparents — At the Same Time

How Past Injuries Change the Way You Should Train After 40

How Past Injuries Change the Way You Should Train After 40by: SalsaPublished on: 27/01/2026

How past injuries affect training after 40 — and why smart coaching focuses on mechanics, range of motion, and intent instead of avoidance.

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How Past Injuries Change the Way You Should Train After 40

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