Fortis After Hours Podcast

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Ever wondered if training with your partner is a recipe for relationship gold or disaster? In our premiere episode of the rebranded Fortis After Hours Podcast, we pull back the curtain on what it's really like to share training sessions, sweat, and sometimes tears with your significant other.

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Forward Progress.

Strength.

Unity.

Three pillars that our new logo represents. Though there is a new beginning for our logo, our mission stays the same redefining strong for everyone. 

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Nate and Liz discuss how harmful negative self talk can really be and how you can swap that with some positive self talk. When you start doing this, you will start seeing increased results in training, daily life and on the platform.

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Toby makes his first appearance on the podcast with some sniffs and kisses. Nate and Liz break down why momentum is so important in your training and how you can build momentum in your own life. They also discuss how powerlifting can translate into real world applications both physically and mentally.

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IPF worlds inching closer to becoming recognized by the Olympics as and international sport. We break down what they did well and highlight our favorite performance of the week of competition. Carpets in powerlifting training, do you need it, does it really make that much of a difference? Nate and Liz answer these questions and more.

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This week we answer some of your questions that we recieved this week including: have you ever had a conflict with a client and how did you resolve it, how long does it take to see progress and more! Be sure to hang around till the end for a special announcement.

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Nate and Liz talk about how they first started lifting together and how that relationship has grown over the years. They also talk about some similarities and differences they have  in their individual coaching styles. Next week we are recording a Q & A episode so submit your questions on instagram.

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In this episode Nate and Liz discuss how you can break down any problem into small, achievable steps. Stacking these small victories can lead to ultimate success and always remember, doing something is better than nothing. 

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An update episode from our first episode on dealing with depression back in 2022. Liz shares her journey with depression over the past couple years as well as a recent break through of sorts that has helped her immensely. Nate and Liz also discuss how powerlifting and structure can help your mental health and the fact that powerlifting is a marathon, not a sprint. 

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This week Nate and Liz talk about two things that could be holding you back from peak performance: overshooting your top sets and under training on accessories and volume. 

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Nate and Liz recap their experience coaching at the Ghost Clash this past weekend as well as explain what the ghost clash is and or the difference between a pro meet and nationals. They also talked about why every pound matters when competing and why you should always focus on building the total. Also, have you noticed there is a lot more conventional pullers popping up in powerlifting? Nate and Liz share their theory...

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Nate and Liz discuss the difference between hyped and chill lifters. Which is better? Tune in to find out. The real question is which one are you?

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Nate and Liz talk about how easy it is to be influenced by those around you to buy new gear, compete in a different fed, change your form, even use PEDs. They talk about how it is a much better idea to make choices and do things that YOU want to do and worry less about what others are doing around you. When you do this you will unlock a deeper love for the sport and lifting. You also will find all of the gains you are...

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Nate and Liz recap the Master's Cup powerlifting meet on the drive home! It was a fantastic trip and everyone all did well! It was also a perfect example of what you can accomplish when you follow the plan perfectly. Hint: It helps you lift more. 

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First episode recorded late night after a day of coaching at a meet, by far the funniest episode we've recorded in a while. Enjoy a recap of Bending the Bar 9, an upcoming schedule of events for the team, and Liz and Nate answer some deep questions about powerlifting and coaching.

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Nate and Liz discuss how you can prepare to compete on gameday by having your gear, nutrition, and supplements all in line so there's no question on meet day. They also discuss how to handle a red light or even a bad call by a judge. 

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In this episode, Nate and Liz put popular fitness and powerlifting debates head-to-head—heavy singles vs. volume, sumo vs. conventional, tracking macros vs. intuitive eating, and more. Expect hot takes, expert insights, poor mental math and more. Tune in and let us know where you stand!

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This week Nate and Liz take a deep dive into different sticking points in each of the main three lifts: squat, bench and deadlift. While there are many ways to do this, they discuss a more simple and practical approach that anyone at any level can implement in their training. So STICK around for some practical info to help you get unstuck on your powerlifting journey.

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Recap of Nate's recent challenge of running The Double Bridge 15k and then heading to Fortis Fitness Studio to lift 1,500lbs between the squat, bench and deadlift. Nate talks with Liz on how he trained for this challenge, what went well, what went wrong ad if he will be doing a challenge like this in the future. 

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