FORTIUS

09/17/2025

What an incredible showing from our team at the World Weightlifting Championships! 🌍🏋️‍♀️

Sharon finishing 6th, Sarah bringing home a silver medal, and Chris earning 8th place—each of these accomplishments is huge. But beyond the numbers, the real achievement is simply being on the platform at this level.

Reaching the world stage doesn’t happen by chance. It’s the product of relentless commitment to training, a lifestyle built on discipline and consistency, and the kind of expert guidance that only a coach like Russ McDonnell can provide.

This is what it looks like when passion meets persistence. The medals are exciting, but the journey—every early morning, every tough session, every choice that supports the work—is what makes these athletes world-class.

Congratulations to Sharon, Sarah, and Chris. The future is bright, and this is only the beginning. 💪✨

09/01/2025

.sullivan.585 .sells.homes are ready!!
Vegas baby! 💪🏼

09/01/2025

💓 Every second counts. Would you know what to do if someone’s heart stopped beating?

Team FORTIUS - staff along with numerous members, went through CPR, AED, and First Aid training yesterday.

Being CPR certified could mean the difference between life and death—for a loved one, a friend, or even a stranger. Don’t wait for an emergency to realize you weren’t prepared.

👉 Get CPR certified. Be the reason someone gets a second chance at life.

08/09/2025

🏋️‍♀️ Big news for Team Fortius! 🏋️‍♂️

Next month, three Fortius athletes will step onto the platform at the World Masters Weightlifting Championship in Las Vegas! 🎯💪

We’re so proud of their relentless hard work and dedication — and we have to give huge credit to our phenomenal coach, .mac38 , for his expert guidance and unwavering support.

To our athletes: trust your strength, trust your training, and go dominate! 🔥🏆

And to anyone, at any age, who’s ever dreamed of learning Olympic weightlifting — this is your sign. Come train with one of the best and discover what you’re truly capable of.

Athletes: Sarah Tompos, Chris Sullivan, Sharon McDonnell

📩 Message us to get started!

06/21/2025

We can’t get enough of this mother-daughter duo! 💥

Mom’s been a national-level Olympic weightlifter for 8 years, and now 13-year-old Ava is following in her footsteps—she just started lifting this past fall. Watching them train together is 💯.

If you’re wondering—Olympic weightlifting = sn**ch + clean & jerk. It’s an Olympic sport (literally), and it builds serious strength, power, and athleticism.

At Fortius, we’ve got lifters from age 13 to mid-60s. Thinking about trying it? Want to compete? Let’s chat.

DM us or hit up fortiusfit.net 💪🏽

06/21/2025

06/16/2025

Still buzzing from an unforgettable Saturday with Olympic gold medalist & world champion Olivia Reeves 🏋️‍♀️🔥

She led our competitive lifters through a killer workout, then did her training while walking us through her methods—training philosophy, recovery, nutrition, mindset—you name it.

What you see online? That’s exactly who she is: genuine, humble, and seriously impressive.

The Fortius Barbell Club is officially next-level inspired 💥
Thank you, .71 , for a day we won’t forget!

05/20/2025

🚨 FORTIUS is Hiring!
We’re growing and looking for a certified Personal Trainer to join our dynamic team!

This role is perfect for someone who:
💥 Holds a current personal training certification
💥 Is a self-starter and team player
💥 Loves working with a wide variety of clients
💥 Is passionate about helping people get stronger, healthier, and more confident

📍 Part-time position with opportunity to grow into full-time
💼 Profit sharing + management potential for the right candidate

Sound like you—or someone you know?
📧 Send your resume to admin@fortiusfit.net
We can’t wait to meet you!

05/18/2025

🚫 The Black Hole of Exercise: Are You Stuck In It?
More isn’t better—smarter is better.

We love walking because it’s powerful, sustainable, and taps into fat for fuel. ✅
We love sprint intervals because they’re short, intense, and spark serious metabolic and hormonal benefits. (think Human Growth Hormone) ✅

But that middle zone? 😬
Not easy enough to be truly aerobic. Not hard enough to trigger change.
That’s the Black Hole.

⚠️ It leads to:

Chronically high cortisol

Fatigue + inflammation

Hormonal disruption

Minimal results

Bottom line:
💥 Walk often.
💥 Sprint occasionally.
🚫 Skip the junk volume.

Be strategic. Be strong. 💪

05/13/2025

There are only THREE spots left to train with Olympic Gold Medalist Olivia Reeves!
AND we've dropped the price on the Q&A/Photo/Autograph time - only $49 to spend two hours interacting with and getting photos with an OLYMPIAN! (1-3pm)
Check out the Eventbrite link for details!
June 14 - EXCLUSIVE, UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL

OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST, Olivia Reeves, is coming to FORTIUS June 14!! This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from one of the best!

05/07/2025

LNP came to visit Forever STRONG 💪🏼
If you are a woman in the 50-ish+ age range,  and would like information on this training group please DM us, or text/call 717.553.4088