FAQs

Yes! According to California's Blueprint for a Safer Economy, California has moved Beyond the Blueprint to safely and fully reopen the economy.

Yes! As more and more Californians receive the covid-19 vaccination, infection rates drop, and as we all collectively understand the best practices to stay safe, our desire is for all our members to walk through our doors feeling safe and comfortable as they seek to get back into a gym and fitness routine. Check out our blog for coronavirus tips and safety for more info.

As of June 15, 2021, the Governor terminated the executive orders that put into place the Stay Home Order and the Blueprint for a Safer Economy. He also phased out the vast majority of executive actions put in place since March 2020 as part of the pandemic response, leaving a subset of provisions that facilitate the ongoing recovery.

It’s a priceless experience, and there are various package options. There are memberships with classes that start as low as twelve dollars.

Stick to leggings, shorts, tank tops, T-shirts, and sneakers... clothing that's easy to move in.

Clean complex carbohydrates and protein. Medium size meals that are not too heavy would be best. Hydration is key so consume plenty of water before class. Or you can always just go for ice cream.

The 45-pound straight barbell is a staple in most gyms. It's about 7 feet long and can be used for squats, deadlifts, or bent over rows - just about any lift you'll find yourself doing at your local gym!

High-Intensity Tactical Training, HITT involves functional movements for strength and conditioning of all body parts paired with cardio intervals. Unlike circuit training, HITT incorporates weights and equipment with everyday movement patterns to provide a tactical strength and conditioning training experience.

Yes, and if you really want to make the most leaning out? Be sure to eat enough for your workout... you can’t out-train your diet.

Yes, and if you really want to make the most leaning out? Be sure to eat enough for your workout... you can’t out-train your diet.

It depends on your heart rate, BMR, and training intensity. In general, you are burning 260 cal every 20 minutes during the workout.

While both workouts burn similar calories and are great forms of exercise, High-Intensity Tactical Training (HITT) will tear and rebuild more muscle fibers than spin, which leads to a continuous calorie burn throughout your day and therefore burns more calories than spin.

It’s an indoor cycling group training class that takes place on stationary bikes. At Fort Fitness, we use music, lights, and visual images to provide the most epic cycling experience.

Not sure about cycling in a bikini? Good thing that’s not required. Just shorts, leggings, tank top, T-shirt and spin shoes. Still need to purchase your spin shoes? No problem, Fort has top-of-the-line spin shoes available for rent.

Well, how much do you want to put into it? That’s a big part of what you burn in spin, as well as your heart rate and BMI playing a part. In general, about 450 calories per class.

Absolutely! Spin class is good for weight loss, and it’s an excellent source of cardiovascular burn. Also, it strengthens your cardiovascular system, which intern increases your endurance.

Spin classes are a great way to get in shape and lose weight. Studies show that spinning can improve your cardiovascular health, body composition (less fat), help you feel more energized throughout the day - it's been called "an excellent metabolic workout!"

The answer could be yes if you eat enough to support the amount of cardiovascular burn that occurs during spin, plus the calories are needed to support muscle growth.

It’s a 30-45 minute, most extreme version of HITT that incorporates an overstimulated environment to induce stress while training. With a strong focus on mental training as well as physical. This class consists of heavy strike bags, skiers, turf, HIITMILLs, slam balls, rowers, kettlebells, sandbags, and other interactive elements. Boxing experience is not required. Designated classes require MMA gloves (which Fort has available for rent if needed.)

Defense Readiness Condition: Get ready to exert your mind and body in increasing intensity levels, starting with level 5 and finishing strong at level 1. Think of level 5 as being on a train ride in the first-class car sipping your tea and finishing at level one with the train derailed surrounded by chaos while you have to crawl to your destination.

5- high output for a short period of work time and medium recovery period. 4- high output for a short period of work time and little recovery period. 3- extreme output short to medium work time and short recovery period. 2- extreme output medium work time and minimal recovery period. 1- extreme output, all-out, non-stop, total physical failure, no predetermined work or recovery time. Throughout all five levels there will be cognitive functioning drills.

Glad you asked! We have child care at our on-site Cadets Club for 2 months to 11 years.

We love our families and look to support active lifestyles. Ages 12-15 can take our GearedUp spin class when accompanied by a parent or guardian.- Once you hit ages 16 and up, all three group training rooms are waiting for you. (16 and 17 year-olds will need a parental release form.)