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.

Treacherous Crossings: Mistakes Were Made (Mostly By Me)

By: WOD Father Published on: 04/11/2024

Running a small business often feels like crossing the north Atlantic in autumn in a dinghy. They’re treacherous waters at the best of times but in autumn you face the double threat of icebergs set loose by summer’s warm weather and the onset of hurricane season. The sailing can get rough. Even if your vessel doesn’t capsize, you better be prepared to bail some sea water.

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A Call to Arms: Fight for Your Life!

By: WOD Father Published on: 01/11/2024

Make no mistake, you are in a battle for survival with an evolutionary mechanism that has no incentive structure for keeping you around. The tide has shifted. The genetic factors you used to take for granted that helped you thrive thus far, are now working against you.

Health and Wellness Insights