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.

5 x 5 Deadlifts

By: Motor Published on: 30/07/2025

Today’s focus is on building raw strength and reinforcing proper pulling mechanics with the deadlift. The 5 sets of 5 reps structure targets moderate to heavy loads across working sets, emphasizing proper form and technique.

Programming

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

By: 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