Meet Coach Paul + New Programs Coming Your Way
Welcome, Coach Paul!
Please join us in giving a big Empower welcome to our newest coach — Coach Paul!
Paul has been assisting with group classes and coaching personal training sessions here at Empower. As a NASM-certified personal trainer with a background in track and field, rowing, and other sports, Paul brings a wealth of athletic and coaching experience to our team.
He’s also planning to complete his CrossFit Level 1 soon, and we can’t wait to see him leading group classes officially. In the meantime, you’ll see him around the gym helping members sharpen their skills, move better, and feel stronger.
New Program: Fight Fit
Are you a combat sports athlete who's looking to boost your fitness and stay injury-free?
Our new Fight Fit program is designed to keep you strong, mobile, and ready for the mats or the ring—whether you're a practicing combat sports athlete or just want to see what functional training for combat sport looks like.
Led by Coach Leon — 2023 Global Compnet champion, 2025 Canadian Judo Nationals bronze medalist, and lifelong martial artist — Fight Fit blends years of martial arts and fitness expertise to help you:
Build strength and endurance for your sport
Reduce risk of injury
Stay sharp for training and competition
6-Week Session
📅 Fridays, 5–6:30 PM | Starts September 12, 2025
💲 Early bird pricing ends August 30
Registration Open: Lifting With TimberWolf
If you’ve ever wanted to feel more confident with CrossFit’s fundamental lifts (including the tricky Olympic lifts), this 6-session specialty course is for you.
Coach TimberWolf (aka. Rachel) will help you improve your technique, boost your efficiency, and make lifting safer — so you can tackle any workout with more power and precision.
6-Week Course (10 spots only!)
📅 Saturdays, Sept 6 – Oct 18, 2–3:30 PM (No class Sept 27)
💲 Early bird pricing ends August 25
Spots for Fight Fit and Lifting With TimberWolf are limited — reserve yours now to secure your place!
