Fortis After Hours Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever experienced that magical moment when everything just clicks? When your body seems to operate on autopilot, performing at levels beyond what you thought possible? That elusive mental state often called "flow state" or "being in the zone" is exactly what we explore in this episode. Fresh off competing at the Stronger Things Showdown, Liz shares her...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel caught between pushing harder and pulling back? That tension point is exactly what we explore in this candid conversation about navigating life's demands while still pursuing your goals. In this episode, we break down the delicate art of knowing when to go all-in and when to conserve energy. This balance isn't just about training—it's a universal principle...

Send us Fan Mail 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. After a decade of training together through Orange Theory, CrossFit, and ultimately...

Send us Fan Mail 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.  Support the show Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe to the podcast, leave us a rating and share it with your friends so we can continue to grow! - You can now become a Fortis After H...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Support the show Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe to the podcast, leave us a rating and share it with your friends so we can contin...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Support the show Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe to the podca...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Support the show Thanks for listening! Please r...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Support the show Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe to the podcast, leave us a rating and share it with...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Support the show Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe to the pod...

Send us Fan Mail 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.  Support the show Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe to the podcast, leave us a rating and share it with your friends so we can continue to grow...

Send us Fan Mail 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.  If you are stru...

Send us Fan Mail 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.  Support the show Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe to the podcast, leave us a rating and share it with your friends so we can continue to grow! - You can now become a Fortis After Hours Support...

Send us Fan Mail 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 powerli...

Send us Fan Mail 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? Support the show Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe to the podcast, leave us a rating and share it with your friends so we can continue to grow! - You can now become a Fortis After Hours Supporter by using the link below...

Send us Fan Mail 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 a...

Send us Fan Mail 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.  Support the show Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe to the podcast, leave us a rating and share it with your frien...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Support the show Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe to the podcast, leave us a r...

Send us Fan Mail 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.  Support the show Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe to the podcast, leave us a rating and share it with your friends so we can...

Send us Fan Mail 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! Support the show Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe to the podcast, leave us a...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Support the...

Send us Fan Mail 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.  Support the show Thanks for listening! Please remember to subsc...

Send us Fan Mail Nate and Liz discuss how powerlifting can positively and negatively affect your mental health. They talk about how people can get burnt out and how powerlifting at an elite level comes with its own set of challenges. Also apparently there is a winter storm coming and it might snow in Northwest Florida?! Support the show Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe to the pod...

Send us Fan Mail This week Nate and Liz discuss how they rebuilt Nate's squat from failing 518 in November 2023 to hitting 584lbs on the platform in November 2024. We touch on various topics including the importance of a strong and engaged core, squat mobility specifically upper body, and the mental side of heavy squats. Hopefully some of this information can help you grow or rebuild your squ...

Send us Fan Mail Nate and Liz are back with another awesome episode and the first one of 2025. This week we talk about how to know when you are ready for your first meet, how often you should compete, which federation to compete in as well as do you need competition equipment to compete. Support the show Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe to the podcast, leave us a rating and share...

Send us Fan Mail This week Nate and Liz give a little training update, discuss how to stay on track during the holidays, and talk about how you can make some goals AND hit them. This will be the last episode for the year and we want to say thank you to everyone who has ever listened to an episode, shared it with your socials, and special thanks to our plus subscribers for their support. We appreci...