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.

Accomplish Anything: What CrossFit Taught Me About Chasing a Lifelong Dream

by: WOD FatherPublished on: 20/10/2026

Discover how CrossFit builds mental resilience, confidence, and perseverance—and helped WOD Father achieve a lifelong dream beyond the gym.

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New Strength Training Guidelines—What Really Matters?

by: WOD FatherPublished on: 09/10/2026

Explore the 2026 ACSM strength training guidelines, why consistency matters, and how strength and power training support healthy aging and longevity at any age.

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Weekly Training Plan July 6-12, 2026

by: WOD FatherPublished on: 05/07/2026

See what's on the schedule at Empower Fitness for Every Body this week, July 6–12, with Olympic lifting, strength work, conditioning, team training, and CrossFit workouts in Vancouver.

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