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 form tips and movement focus 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.

The Test That Teaches: How Losing the Battle Wins You the War

The Test That Teaches: How Losing the Battle Wins You the WarBy: Coach Leon Published on: 31/07/2025

Discover how losing in training builds resilience, humility, and lasting strength. This story explores martial arts, CrossFit, and youth fitness to show why growth matters more than winning. Real lessons come from tests life throws at you.

Youth Athletes
The Test That Teaches: How Losing the Battle Wins You the War

Middle-Aged and Moving Forward: A Celebration of Strength, Setbacks, and Showing Up

Middle-Aged and Moving Forward: A Celebration of Strength, Setbacks, and Showing UpBy: Coach Leon Published on: 29/07/2025

Reflecting on aging, growth, and perseverance, this blog explores how middle age is not a limit but a new stage of opportunity. Embrace challenges, reject excuses, and rise because you get to. Plus, you're invited to a birthday potluck!

Thought of the day Programming
Middle-Aged and Moving Forward: A Celebration of Strength, Setbacks, and Showing Up

The Power Is Already Yours: How One Small Step Today Changes Everything Tomorrow

The Power Is Already Yours: How One Small Step Today Changes Everything TomorrowBy: Coach Leon Published on: 17/07/2025

Discover how small daily actions can create lasting life change. Whether in fitness, parenting, or mindset, this blog explores how consistent effort and belief in your power to grow can shape a better tomorrow for you and your children.

Thought of the day Youth Athletes
The Power Is Already Yours: How One Small Step Today Changes Everything Tomorrow

One Year Stronger: The Promise You Owe Yourself

One Year Stronger: The Promise You Owe YourselfBy: Coach Leon Published on: 15/07/2025

Are you growing or just going through the motions? Discover why progress, both in and out of the gym, is essential to avoid stagnation and how to move forward one percent at a time.

Programming
One Year Stronger: The Promise You Owe Yourself

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