Nope.This week Nate and Liz give their opinions on all the recent changes to the qualification standards  at the highest level. We offer two different perspectives: one person is at the level where they can qualify for any "pro" meet and the other is now just outside the reach. Join in on the discussion on Instagram in our comments and or DM's. Also this episode was recorded right before the qualifying system was mapped out for the American Pro..we might do a mini episode covering that, but for know we hope you enjoy this episode!Support the showThanks 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 shoutout on the next episode after you subscribe as well as give you top priority for different topics or discussions you'd like us to have on the podcast. Thank you for your support!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1369834/support-Follow us on social media for daily powerlifting content including workouts, helpful tips and client sucess stories!@fortispowerlifting-SPONSORED BY@trashpandatactical FORTISPOWER to save 💵 -HOSTED BY@lizribaudo_fortis@nateribaudo_fortis

Short answer: nope.Join Nate and Liz as they discuss some of the big increases in qualifying totals and dots required at the highest level of competition in powerlifting. This week we map out all the different changes in the USPA, WRPF and the USAPL, but  be sure to join us next week as we give you our opinions on all these changes as well as map out how we plan to continue to compete at the highest level. Hint: one of us now has some more work to do to get stronger and the other is looking to improve their elite level dots later this spring.Support the showThanks 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 shoutout on the next episode after you subscribe as well as give you top priority for different topics or discussions you'd like us to have on the podcast. Thank you for your support!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1369834/support-Follow us on social media for daily powerlifting content including workouts, helpful tips and client sucess stories!@fortispowerlifting-SPONSORED BY@trashpandatactical FORTISPOWER to save 💵 -HOSTED BY@lizribaudo_fortis@nateribaudo_fortis

This week Nate and Liz take a little time to reintroduce themselves since we have grown a lot over the past year.  When did Liz try her first sport? Did Nate ever do competitive dance? Exactly how many curls has Nate done over the past 15 years. All this and more will be answered on today's episode, probably. Also this week we released ✌️ episodes so be sure to check em both out!Support the showThanks 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 shoutout on the next episode after you subscribe as well as give you top priority for different topics or discussions you'd like us to have on the podcast. Thank you for your support!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1369834/support-Follow us on social media for daily powerlifting content including workouts, helpful tips and client sucess stories!@fortispowerlifting-SPONSORED BY@trashpandatactical FORTISPOWER to save 💵 -HOSTED BY@lizribaudo_fortis@nateribaudo_fortis

This week Nate and Liz discuss something that can truly unlock ultimate power, building habits and routines. Doing these two things can help you unlock your mind and accomplish truly amazing things.  The toughest part is getting started. In this episode we discuss how to start building a habit or routine and how it can help you accomplish more in training and in life. Support the showThanks 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 shoutout on the next episode after you subscribe as well as give you top priority for different topics or discussions you'd like us to have on the podcast. Thank you for your support!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1369834/support-Follow us on social media for daily powerlifting content including workouts, helpful tips and client sucess stories!@fortispowerlifting-SPONSORED BY@trashpandatactical FORTISPOWER to save 💵 -HOSTED BY@lizribaudo_fortis@nateribaudo_fortis

How to get started on some healthy nutrition habits that are sustainable throughout the year. We see it all the time, people will start the year dialed on their goals and nutrition and then they got a little off track. This episode will help you prioritize and execute some good nutrition habits that can help you achieve your goals whether they be weight loss, weight gain or performance.Support the showThanks 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 shoutout on the next episode after you subscribe as well as give you top priority for different topics or discussions you'd like us to have on the podcast. Thank you for your support!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1369834/support-Follow us on social media for daily powerlifting content including workouts, helpful tips and client sucess stories!@fortispowerlifting-SPONSORED BY@trashpandatactical FORTISPOWER to save 💵 -HOSTED BY@lizribaudo_fortis@nateribaudo_fortis

This week we got to answer some awesome questions from our Plus + Subscribers and loyal listeners. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions and if you have a question for us in the future be sure to reach out so we can add it to the list. Support the showThanks 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 shoutout on the next episode after you subscribe as well as give you top priority for different topics or discussions you'd like us to have on the podcast. Thank you for your support!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1369834/support-Follow us on social media for daily powerlifting content including workouts, helpful tips and client sucess stories!@fortispowerlifting-SPONSORED BY@trashpandatactical FORTISPOWER to save 💵 -HOSTED BY@lizribaudo_fortis@nateribaudo_fortis

This week Nate and Liz talk about the mission of Fortis Fitness Studio: Redefining Strong for Everyone. We typically think of strong in a physical sense, lifting big weights, being able to move heavy objects and even having big muscles for everyone to see. However this is may only part, or it may not be at all what being strong means to you. Fortis Fitness Studio / Powerlifting was built on the idea that small consistent steps in the direction of your goals can lead to big results.Some food for thought:In the sport of Powerlifting, there are a handful of individuals who are chasing that number 1 spot,  yet the vast majority of everyone on Open Powerlifting will never be in that position. They are still out there competing and growing the sport.Why is that?Because powerlifting has never been about being the best in the world, it's about pushing your body and your mind to do things you previously thought were impossible  and in doing so, Redefining Strong for Everyone.Support the showThanks 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 shoutout on the next episode after you subscribe as well as give you top priority for different topics or discussions you'd like us to have on the podcast. Thank you for your support!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1369834/support-Follow us on social media for daily powerlifting content including workouts, helpful tips and client sucess stories!@fortispowerlifting-SPONSORED BY@trashpandatactical FORTISPOWER to save 💵 -HOSTED BY@lizribaudo_fortis@nateribaudo_fortis

This week Nate and Liz take a quick trip down memory lane to discuss what they accomplished in 2023 both personally and with the business. Then they talk about some of their powerlifting goals for 2024 and give some helpful insight about how YOU can create realistic, reachable goals for the coming new year! -This was a the Podcasts' biggest year and that is all thanks to you guys! so thank you to anyone and everyone who has listened to, subscribed or supported us monetarily through our podcast support page. All of your support means the world to us and we literally couldn't do it without you guys.-See you in 2024 👋  Support the showThanks 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 shoutout on the next episode after you subscribe as well as give you top priority for different topics or discussions you'd like us to have on the podcast. Thank you for your support!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1369834/support-Follow us on social media for daily powerlifting content including workouts, helpful tips and client sucess stories!@fortispowerlifting-SPONSORED BY@trashpandatactical FORTISPOWER to save 💵 -HOSTED BY@lizribaudo_fortis@nateribaudo_fortis

This week Nate and Liz discuss where the name Fortis came from and what it means to them. They also discuss how they starting off to build a community and a lot of the physical parts of the gym have come as a result of the community they have built. Powerlifting is a long journey and it is much more enjoyable and sustainable when doing it alongside others that are encouraging you, pushing you and keeping you accountable to your goals. Whether you are near or far, we strive to make sure all of our Fortis powerlifting Team feels welcomed and included as they push towards their goals.Support the showThanks 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 shoutout on the next episode after you subscribe as well as give you top priority for different topics or discussions you'd like us to have on the podcast. Thank you for your support!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1369834/support-Follow us on social media for daily powerlifting content including workouts, helpful tips and client sucess stories!@fortispowerlifting-SPONSORED BY@trashpandatactical FORTISPOWER to save 💵 -HOSTED BY@lizribaudo_fortis@nateribaudo_fortis

This week Nate and Liz discuss how to stay on track during the Holiday season. This can be a fun, magical and productive time if you have a plan. But, it can also hinder your progress if you are not prepared to make some sacrifices and put in some extra work to hit your goals.Support the showThanks 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 shoutout on the next episode after you subscribe as well as give you top priority for different topics or discussions you'd like us to have on the podcast. Thank you for your support!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1369834/support-Follow us on social media for daily powerlifting content including workouts, helpful tips and client sucess stories!@fortispowerlifting-SPONSORED BY@trashpandatactical FORTISPOWER to save 💵 -HOSTED BY@lizribaudo_fortis@nateribaudo_fortis