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Kids Craft Activities
22 Apr
2020

KidFit / News

ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS FOR YOU TO DO WITH YOUR CHILDREN

ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS FOR YOU TO DO WITH YOUR CHILDREN AT HOME A favorite activity in KidFit is coloring, especially coloring in coloring books. Coloring is also a great activity for children because it’s fun and helps improve motor skills as they get better at holding the markers or crayons and coloring inside the lines.

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21 Apr
2020

News / Nutrition / Recipes

Blueberry Açai Smoothie Recipe

BLUEBERRY AÇAI SMOOTHIE Superfoods for your super health! Post workout is an optimal time to replenish your body with precious nutrients to help you recover quickly and stay lean. This smoothie is packed with a healthy dose of fats that support immunity, brain health, heart health, skin and hair health...and it tastes delicious!  Tell me,

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Upgrade Your Snack Game
08 Apr
2020

News / Nutrition / Recipes

Upgrade Your Snack Game!

Upgrade Your Snack Game! Looking to upgrade your boring snack game for your kids at home during social isolation? Try these tummy-filling apple rings! Apples have been the ONE fruit I have been able to consistently find at the grocery stores and they pack a nutritious and delicious punch. I recommend starting with a Granny

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Yoga and Games Blog_3.27.2020
27 Mar
2020

News / Workout

Encouraging Activity Through Yoga and Games

With the recent rain, the gloomy skies, and of course social distancing, it’s certain that kids and parents alike are starting to go a bit stir crazy. Getting active and playing together is a great way both to get some exercise and ease fears for your little ones. Here are some fun activities you can

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Temporarily Closed Effective Immediately
17 Mar
2020

News

Temporary Closure Effective Immediately

Dear Fortis Fam, I am sure that this email comes as no surprise to you. With the recent announcement that social gatherings of 10 or more people are highly discouraged, we believe that it is our responsibility to close to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and act in solidarity with other businesses in our

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11 Mar
2020

News

COVID-19 Updates

Dear Fortis Family, Fortis Fitness & YOGALUX is deeply committed to the health and safety of all of our members/guests, employees, and children in KidFit. We understand you may have concerns regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and we want you to know that we are taking it very seriously. We are closely monitoring the situation through

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10 Tips To Success 2020
25 Feb
2020

News / Nutrition / Personal Training / Workout

10 Tips To Success For 2020

10 Tips to Success in 2020 Find What Motivates You There are many ways to find the motivation to get and keep yourself heading in the direction toward your fitness and wellness goals.  One of the best ways I have found motivation is by signing up for an upcoming race.  By registering for a race

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Level Up - Heart Rate tracking
30 Jan
2020

News / Personal Training / Workout

Level Up – Fortis Sweat Sessions Are Here!

Fortis Family! It is the dawning of a new era in your fitness tracking! Announcing Fortis & YOGALUX Sweat Sessions! You have seen the TV’s get installed, but we aren’t about to show you reruns…we want you to see your effort! We have already started rolling out our performance tracking and soon we will have

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29 Jan
2020

News / Physical Therapy

Can’t Touch Your Toes? Find and Fix the Problem

Stand with your feet together. Keep your knees locked. Slowly bend forward and touch your toes. Can you reach them? If not, that means your hamstrings are too tight and you should stretch them right? Wait. Not so fast!!!   Just because your hamstrings may feel tight, doesn’t mean that they need stretching or that

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27 Dec
2018

News / Personal Training / Workout

6 Fat Burning Workouts

6 Fat Burning Workouts To Start Your Resolutions!   HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) Doing a high intensity interval training workout is a great way to blast calories in a short amount of time.  The best part is, that you will continue to burn calories throughout the day as well! By elevating your heart rate by

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Calorie Burning Exercises Blog
20 Nov
2018

News / Personal Training / Workout

Calorie Burning Exercises

6 Calorie Burning Exercises To Get You Through Holiday Season! Burpees Burpees are a simple and effective way to get a total body workout in and burn calories! They can be modified to fit anyone’s ability, or fitness level, you can add weight to make it more challenging, or remove the jumping to make it

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22 Feb
2018

News / Personal Training / Workout

Healthy Workplace

Invest In Your Employees Recently, Fortis Fitness & YOGALUX was asked to start working with a local business.  This company is a successful, medium-sized business but had a very big problem: their employees were becoming increasingly sedentary and they noticed a decrease in productivity, an increase in sick days, and a lack of company culture. 

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20 Oct
2017

Nutrition / Recipes

Chocolate Coconut Power Bars

Paleo - Gluten Free - Dairy Free These bite size bars are perfect for children's lunches and for snacking on the go. They are only sweetened by a little honey and dates and the cacao nibs pack a powerful antioxidant punch.   Recipe: -1 cup roasted unsalted cashews -1/3 cup cacao nibs (Trader Joe's) -1/2

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Water Cups
25 Jul
2017

News / Nutrition

Benefits of Proper Hydration

During this hot summer, it is more important than ever to remember to stay hydrated.  We are often so busy that we forget do to one of the simplest tasks there is…drink water.  Keeping yourself hydrated is one of the best and easiest way to feel healthier, lose weight, and maintain energy levels throughout the

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