I was never a "gym guy" until I was fortunate enough to find Fortitude Fitness. I love it here.
The workouts are challenging and varied, but most importantly the coaching is excellent. I never used to lift weights, in part because I worried I might hurt myself with poor form.
Travis is one of the best coaches I've met, in any context. He's patient, precise, and supportive. Lindsay brings a level of humor and fun to workouts that doesn't take away from safety and motivation.
If you want a place that really focuses on using good form, on keeping your body safe while getting and staying fit, this is it.
Another reason I've stayed for four years and plan on working out here forever is the community. It's nice to greet and be greeted by workout buddies of all ages. I'm in my 50s. Just this morning I touched base with a guy in his twenties who usually takes the same class as me. He said to me, "hey, I noticed you've been looking stronger lately...thought I should share that with you." This from-the-heart comment really pumped me up, especially since I'm still in recovery from a minor surgery. And it echoed the motivating phrase painted in huge letters on the wall: Stronger Than Yesterday.
Who is the ideal person for this gym? Anyone. Really.
There are professional athletes who workout here, and there are retired folks. Nurses, project managers, desk jockeys. There's a middle aged couple whose four kids sometimes join the workouts. When my kids are old enough, I know they'll be welcomed here. There are 20-somethings and 40-somethings and 60-somethings. Some couples workout together, some go solo.
Mon, Wed, and Fri when my alarm goes off at 6:20 I just want to go back to sleep. But then I say to myself, "you're always glad you went." So I go, and I AM always glad. And during the workout, most days at least, I do feel stronger than yesterday. read more