Why We Train CrossFit at Fort Fitness Over the past 11 years of coaching, I’ve been asked this question many times: “Why CrossFit?” The answer is simple and it thoroughly excites me to coach, and develop programming for each cycle, and each week of training at The Fort! Answer - Because the CrossFit methodology works for you, your Grandpa, for the ex-pro athlete, and the athlete just beginning again. And we can prove it! At Fort Fitness, our aim isn’t to specialize in just on

Every year at Fort Fitness, we encourage our members to participate in the Open for one simple reason: It builds momentum in your fitness. And this isn’t just our opinion, it’s backed by real data. Across thousands of CrossFit gyms analyzed by Push Press, the gyms that run the CrossFit Open and get their members involved see two major things: Members stay more consistent with their workouts Members stay engaged in their fitness journey longer In fact, Push Press data shows th

Let’s clear something up right away: The CrossFit Open is for everyone! 3 months into your fitness and health journey, 10 years into your fitness and health journey. Scaled athletes, RX athletes, the quietly consistent athletes, the “I’m just here to be healthy” athletes. At Fort Fitness, the Open isn’t all about the leaderboard. It’s about three things that matter a whole lot. 1. Camaraderie & Community The Open is when the gym feels extra alive. More cheering. More “LIGHT W

Strength is basically a superpower. Not because it makes you impressive in the gym, but because it makes life easier, safer, and longer. Strength is one of the clearest markers of long-term health. It protects your joints, improves bone density, lowers injury risk, and supports independence as you age. Just as important: sufficient lean muscle mass is a metabolic superpower . Muscle improves blood sugar regulation, increases daily energy expenditure, and makes your body more