How Exercise can Heal your Brain
We firmly believe that exercise is one of the best things you can do for yourself, not only physically but mentally. When you regularly exercise, you build resilience. The effects of exercise include confidence and learning that you can do hard things. Pushing yourself to your edge is so important for how you view yourself and the world and has numerous mental health benefits. These are some of the many reasons
How to Conquer Food Addiction
Do you find yourself stuffing your face when you aren’t even hungry? Maybe you’re just bored or eating idly when you aren’t actively engaging your brain. Unhealthy eating habits are something that a lot of people may struggle with. What’s worse is that many people who experience this also find it extremely difficult to stop, even though they know it’s terrible for them. Having an addiction to eating in simple terms
How Often Should You Change Your Workout Routine?
One of the most frequent questions we get regarding training is how often you should change your workout routine. There’s no one specific answer that’s right for everyone, which is why working with a trainer can be so valuable to help you get results. Even though there’s no particular correct answer, we can give you a little guidance so you at least have an idea of how quickly your body might plateau
Geared Up: Elevated Spin for Cardiovascular Endurance
If you want to get the absolute best bang for your buck, both in terms of calorie burn and cardiovascular endurance, then spin is a great option. BUT what if you think spin classes don’t give you the workout you’re looking for, or you feel like you don’t fit in with the typical spin culture? We have a solution for you! Enroll in the Geared Up spin class at Fort Fitness,
DEFCON: 5 Levels of Anaerobic Exercise
Maybe you’re familiar with the DEFCON military alertness rating used by the United States Military. This is totally different from an hiit workout plan and a beginner spin class. There are 5 DEFCON levels, from normal peacetime readiness at Level 5 to maximum readiness with nuclear war imminent at Level 1. At Fort Fitness, we’re military guys, so we thought there was no better way to package the most intense,
