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.

Holiday Nutrition: How to Stay Steady

By: Shades Published on: 24/12/2025

If the holidays tend to knock you off rhythm, this post is for you. Learn practical, low-stress nutrition strategies to help you stay steady now and feel better heading into January.

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The One Pound Creep: How Holiday Weight Gain Adds Up Over Time

By: WOD Father Published on: 23/12/2025

Vancouver’s holiday season makes it easy to gain “just one pound”—and never lose it. In this post, WOD Father explains how holiday weight gain adds up over time and shares practical, sustainable fitness strategies for adults on Vancouver’s West Side who want to stay strong, healthy, and active through the holidays and beyond.

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