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.
Weekly Wisdom Episode 14 Oct 31st 2025
By: WOD Father Published on: 31/10/2025In this week’s Weekly Wisdom roundup, WOD Father explores the science behind fitness, metabolism, and human health — from the impact of metabolic derangement, to the role of epigenetics, nutrition, and training in long-term wellness. You’ll find insights from Dr. Stacy Sims on lifting heavy, a neuroscience take on anxiety, and even a look at how quantum physics may help heal wounds faster. Tune in for research, reflection, and a few “scary” studies — all tied back to the importance of staying metabolically healthy.
Weekly Wisdom Episode 13 Oct 24th 2025
By: WOD Father Published on: 24/10/2025This week’s Weekly Wisdom dives deep into performance, recovery, and mindset. Learn from Dr. Andy Galpin on maximizing athletic output, explore how foot health affects your movement, and discover the surprising link between metabolism and cancer. You’ll also find insights on tendon recovery, the science of hunger, and how optimism and better habits can transform your health and longevity.
Weekly Wisdom Episode 12 Oct 17th 2025
By: WOD Father Published on: 17/10/2025Discover the latest research and insights on health, fitness, and mindset in this week’s Weekly Wisdom from WOD Father. Learn how resting heart rate predicts longevity, why women need more protein in midlife, and how movement, laughter, and functional fitness can help you build resilience and thrive—right here on Vancouver’s Westside.
Weekly Wisdom Episode 11 Oct 10th 2025
By: WOD Father Published on: 10/10/2025This week’s Weekly Wisdom dives into the science of strength, movement, and longevity. Discover how sitting accelerates muscle loss, why muscle quality protects against diabetes, and how high-intensity training can boost memory and brain health even in later years. We also explore topics like calorie restriction, purpose-driven living, pregnancy training, and mobility practices such as rope flow and hanging — all with one goal: helping you stay strong, healthy, and thriving for life.
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