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.

Mr. International

Mr. Internationalby: WOD FatherPublished on: 19/08/2026

Discover the story of Mr. International and how decades-long friendships, CrossFit, and community continue to connect Empower members around the world.

CommunityProfiles
Mr. International

Weekly Training Plan August 17-23

Weekly Training Plan  August 17-23by: WOD FatherPublished on: 16/08/2026

Train with purpose using Empower's Weekly Training Plan for August 17–23, 2026, featuring Olympic lifting, conditioning, gymnastics, and team CrossFit workouts in Vancouver.

WODs of the Week
Weekly Training Plan  August 17-23

July 2026 Personal Bests

July 2026 Personal Bestsby: WOD FatherPublished on: 08/08/2026

Celebrate Empower's July 2026 personal bests as members hit new PRs in strength, gymnastics, and conditioning while staying consistent through summer.

Community
July 2026 Personal Bests

Converging on Velocity

Converging on Velocityby: WOD FatherPublished on: 31/07/2026

Discover why velocity-based training may outperform grinding out reps. WOD Father explores sprinting, power, and better athletic performance through CrossFit.

Weekly Wisdom
Converging on Velocity

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