April

Why Hydration Matters – All Year Round 💧

When it comes to fitness and overall wellbeing, hydration is one of the simplest yet most powerful tools in your toolkit.

Water plays a vital role in so many of the body’s functions - from helping with digestion and nutrient absorption to keeping your joints lubricated and moving freely. It also supports energy levels, brain function and even mood - so if you're feeling foggy, sluggish or sore, dehydration could be the culprit.

What happens when you don’t drink enough?
Not drinking enough water can lead to fatigue, headaches, poor concentration and muscle cramps. Over time, chronic dehydration can also affect performance in the gym, recovery and even your immune system.

Hydration during training matters.
When you train, your body loses fluids through sweat - even during cooler months when you might not feel as thirsty. This makes it crucial to keep your water intake consistent before, during and after your workout to help your body function at its best.

Don’t forget winter!
Just because it’s colder doesn’t mean your hydration needs drop. In fact, we often drink less in winter without even realising it - so staying mindful of your intake is key. A good guide is around 2–3 litres of water a day, more if you're training hard or sweating heavily.

Fortis Pro tip: Skip the energy drinks where you can - they can be dehydrating and often loaded with sugar and caffeine. Water is your body’s best friend!

So grab your bottle, keep it close and sip often — your body (and your workouts) will thank you. 💪💦

Strength in Numbers – April at Fortis 💪

This month in the box, we’ve been dialling in on our strength cycle - building the foundations with focus and consistency across our front and back squats, strict press and bench press.

And the results? 9 Personal Bests smashed! 🔥

From small gains to big lifts, every member who showed up and put in the mahi has made progress - proof that trusting the process and the programming pays off!!

We’re so proud of the effort, grit and energy in the box this month. Whether you hit a new PB or just felt stronger under the bar, you’re moving forward and that’s what it’s all about.

Here’s to more wins, more confidence and more strength in the tank. Let’s keep building!
#TrustTheProgramming #FortisStrong #StrongerTogether