November

Why Having a Goal Makes Training So Much Easier 🎯

We’re heading into that time of year when next season’s competitions 🏅start popping up and for a lot of people, that’s the nudge they need to get back into a routine. But even if you’re not looking to compete, having some kind of goal makes a huge difference to how you feel about training. And no, it doesn’t have to be big or fancy. It just has to matter to you.

Goals Give You a Reason to Show Up 💪

It’s really simple - when you know what you’re aiming for, it’s easier to stay consistent. Research backs this up - people who set specific goals are far more likely to stick to their training. Get fitter is too vague but attend class twice a week or prep for that comp in April gives your brain something solid to work with.

A goal gives you direction on the days motivation is… let’s just say, not at its best!!

Goals Make Your Sessions Better Not Harder

When you have a goal, your training naturally becomes more focused. You start paying attention to the small wins, you make better decisions in your sessions and you’re more likely to follow a plan instead of winging it.

This doesn’t mean training has to be more intense - just more intentional.

Small Goals Build Confidence 🙌

One of my favourite things to watch at Fortis is how quickly people build momentum from the smallest goals. Two classes a week. Learning a new movement. Showing up regularly for a month.

Every time you tick something off, you prove to yourself you can do hard things and that confidence carries into everything else you do 😊

Competitions Are Great Motivators But They’re Not the Only Option 📅

With event calendars coming out for next season, it’s a perfect time to pick something if you need that extra spark 🚀

But your goal can also be less ambitious and more personal -

• build strength 🏋️‍♀️

• improve conditioning 🏃‍♂️

• feel more energised 😊

• rebuild routine 🔁

• return from injury with confidence 🌱

Whatever it is, make it simple and make it yours.

Now’s the Perfect Time to Reset

If you’ve been drifting a bit as we all do, this is a great moment to set a new goal and get back into a groove. Tell Coach what you’re working toward - we can help you build a plan and keep you accountable.

Here’s to a strong season ahead, whether you’re chasing a comp PB or just trying to show up more often. You’ve got this 💪🥇🚀

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Fortis November Update - What a Month! 🎉

The highlight of this month has hands-down been our incredible crew who competed at the NZ Masters Finals. We had six Fortis athletes competing and they came away with 6 podium finishes!! We cleaned up with 🥇🥇 two golds, 🥈🥈 two silvers and 🥉🥉 two bronze models!!

It was an epic day surrounded by our awesome Masters community, with friends and family cheering loudly from the sidelines. We’re so proud of every single athlete - the hard work, early mornings, dedication and grit that went into getting there absolutely showed!!

And of course we celebrated properly afterwards with beers, cocktails and a good feed 🍻🍹🍽️ exactly as it should be!

What a team! What a day! What a month! 🙌

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