Send us a text 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 Powerlifting Podcast + subscriber by using the link below! This will help support the podcast as we continue t...
Jul 14, 2025•36 min•Ep. 196
Send us a text 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 continue to grow. - You can now become a Fortis Powerlifting Podcast + subscriber by using the link below! T...
Jun 30, 2025•42 min•Ep. 195
Send us a text 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 podcast, leave us a rating and share it with your friends so we can continue to grow. - You can now become ...
Jun 23, 2025•41 min
Send us a text 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 remember to subscribe to the podcast, leave us a rating and share it with your friends so we can contin...
Jun 16, 2025•50 min•Ep. 193
Send us a text 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 your friends so we can continue to grow. - You can now become a Fortis Powerlifting Podcast + subscri...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 192
Send us a text 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 podcast, leave us a rating and share it with your friends so we can continue to grow. - You can now become...
Jun 02, 2025•49 min•Ep. 191
Send us a text 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. - You can now become a Fortis Powerlifting Podcast + subscriber by using the link below! This will he...
May 12, 2025•36 min•Ep. 190
Send us a text 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 struggling with depression please consider seeking professional help, it may just change your life. If you ...
May 05, 2025•51 min•Ep. 189
Send us a text 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 Powerlifting Podcast + subscriber by using the link below! This will help support the podcast as we continue to grow and w...
Apr 21, 2025•47 min•Ep. 188
Send us a text 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 on why they think this is the case. Support the show Thanks for...
Apr 14, 2025•36 min•Ep. 187
Send us a text 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 Powerlifting Podcast + subscriber by using the link below! This will help support the podcast as we continue to grow and we will give you a shoutou...
Apr 07, 2025•57 min•Ep. 186
Send us a text 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 looking for when day in and day out you are having fun and lift...
Mar 31, 2025•57 min•Ep. 185
Send us a text 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 friends so we can continue to grow. - You can now become a Fortis Powerlifting Podcast + subscriber by using the ...
Mar 24, 2025•57 min•Ep. 184
Send us a text 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 rating and share it with your friends so we can continue to grow. - You can now become a Fortis Powerlifting...
Mar 10, 2025•59 min•Ep. 183
Send us a text 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 continue to grow. - You can now become a Fortis Powerlifting Podcast + subscriber by using the link below! T...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 182
Send us a text 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 rating and share it with your friends so we can continue to grow. - You can now become a Fortis Powerl...
Feb 17, 2025•51 min•Ep. 181
Send us a text 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 show Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe to the podcast, leave us a rating and share it...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 180
Send us a text 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 subscribe to the podcast, leave us a rating and share it with your friends so we can continue to grow. - You can ...
Feb 02, 2025•42 min•Ep. 179
Send us a text 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 podcast, leave us a rating and share it with your friends so we can continue to grow. - You can now becom...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 178
Send us a text 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 squat! Support the show Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe to the podcast, leave us a rating a...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 177
Send us a text 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 it with your friends so we can continue to grow. - You can now become a Fortis Powerlifting Podcast +...
Jan 06, 2025•58 min•Ep. 176
Send us a text 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 appreciate all of you and we will see you next year! Support the show Thanks for listening! Please remember t...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 175
Send us a text of podcast videos. Haha gotcha! We have some exciting updates to share along with a full episode where we talk about Liz's most recent meet, winning all three meets she competed in this year, what to do in your offseason, and how to maintain/gain/or lose weight so that you are comfortable in the weight class you want to compete in. 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...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 174
Send us a text This week Nate and Liz discuss our Fortis Powerlifting team's most recent meet. We had 15 athletes competing and 2 more members of the gym compete for a total of 17 lifters. Everyone had a great day and Coach nate also hit a PR total after battling through years of injuries. We hope you enjoy this recap and are excited for our next team event which will be Bending the Bar in march. Support the show Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe to the podcast, leave us a ratin...
Nov 25, 2024•41 min•Ep. 173
Send us a text This week Nate and Liz discuss Nate's prep for his upcoming meet on the 17th as well as the Fortis Powerlifting Team prep as they prepare to compete the 16th and 17th. Then they discuss more fun movement pairs including shrugs vs heavy deadlifts, SSB vs Cambered bar and more. Tune in for a fun, informative conversation. 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. - ...
Nov 11, 2024•42 min•Ep. 172
Send us a text She said it not me haha. But seriously does anyone else like those? This week we dive into a bunch of different movements and discuss which one we prefer for training ourselves as well as how we would apply it in training with our clients. 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 Powerlifting Podcast + subscriber by using the link be...
Nov 04, 2024•32 min•Ep. 171
Send us a text Cutting. An inevitable part of any weight class sport and powerlifting is no different. In this episode we discuss reasons to do a weight cut, best practices to make sure it goes smooth and safe, as well as tips on recomping after a cut. If you are a powerlifter that has considered doing a weight cut or you've done one before, we know this episode has valuable information to help you succeed. Support the show Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe to the podcast, leave...
Oct 28, 2024•44 min•Ep. 170
Send us a text This week Nate and Liz detail out how you should treat your last month leading up to a meet and how it may differ from the other parts of prep. There is not only a difference in the workouts, but also in the mentality. They go over both of these and help you get prepared for 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 continue to grow. - You can now become a Fortis Powe...
Oct 21, 2024•34 min•Ep. 169
Send us a text Sometimes, it's just that simple. Other times it may be a bit more complicated but at the end of the day if you have goals, somedays you will need to just suck it up and show up. Not every day will be super exciting, and that's ok. What is exciting is the culmination of many days, weeks and months of consistency working towards your goal. When you finally reach it, the feeling will be euphoric. Others around you will say it just happened over night, but you will know deep down tha...
Oct 07, 2024•32 min•Ep. 168
Send us a text This week Nate and Liz dive in to the few ingredients that make up the secret sauce that can help you get stronger quicker in the sport of powerlifting. Hint: it's not what you think. These habits and things are commonly overlooked and when you start to pay more attention to them you will start to see better results. 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...
Sep 29, 2024•41 min•Ep. 167
