Why Would We Program Just a 5K Row?
Why Would We Program Just a 5K Row? by Coach Josh I’ve been reflecting on how we can do a better job of helping our members understand why we do what we do at Fortem. A 5K Row is a good example. You might see it on the board and think, “That’s it? Why would […]
The Basics Still Work
The Basics Still Work by Coach Josh One thing Nick and I talked about on the last episode of Fortem Talk is how easy it is to want the result without wanting the work that gets you there. We want to feel better. We want to get stronger. We want to lose weight. We want […]
Train for Life
Train for Life by Coach Josh The Fortem Philosophy If I could give almost every person one piece of advice that would improve their health, confidence, and quality of life, it would be surprisingly simple. Just show up more. Not perfectly. Not every day. Just more than you do now. After years of coaching classes, […]
The Fortem Way
The Fortem Way by Coach Josh If you’ve been around Fortem for any length of time, you’ve probably realized that we’re about much more than workouts. Yes, we love training. We love lifting heavy, learning new skills, pushing ourselves, and celebrating personal records. But those things have never been the end goal. They’re simply the […]
The Heart Behind What We Do
The Heart Behind What We Do by Coach Josh One of my favorite things about coaching is getting to see the people behind the workouts. Every day, people walk through our doors carrying all kinds of things. Stress from work. Responsibilities at home. Busy schedules. Injuries they’re working around. Victories they’re celebrating. Challenges they’re trying […]
Fitness in 100 Words
Fitness in 100 Words by Coach Josh One of the things I’ve always loved about CrossFit is how simple it is. Have you ever heard of Fitness in 100 Words by Greg Glassman? “Eat meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch, and no sugar. Keep intake to levels that support exercise but not […]
After the Open: What’s Next
After the Open: What’s Next by Coach Josh The CrossFit Open is always a solid checkpoint. Whether you did the Open or not, it’s always a turning point in the year. It’s a great opportunity to take an honest look at where you’re at. The workouts can teach you a lot, but even if you […]
Stewarding Your Body Well
Stewarding Your Body Well by Coach Josh At Fortem, we talk a lot about getting building our fitness. But fitness is bigger than numbers on a barbell and workout times. It’s about how we care for what we’ve been given. Your body is not an accident. It’s not just something you drag through life. It’s […]
CrossFit Is Work — And So Is Life
CrossFit Is Work — And So Is Life by Coach Josh At its core, CrossFit is built on a simple idea: fitness is the ability to do work. The CrossFit Journal defines work using a basic physics equation: Work = Force × Distance In plain terms, work happens when you move something against resistance over […]
Why Fortem Works and Where We’re Headed
Why Fortem Works and Where We’re Headed by Coach Josh 2025 has come to a close and as we start 2026, it’s a good time to reflect on what we’ve built at CrossFit Fortem and where we’re going. At its core, Fortem exists to build stronger people. The word Fortem means brave. And we see […]
