Fortem Talk: The CrossFit Fortem Podcast

Welcome to Fortem Talk, the official podcast of CrossFit Fortem!This is where fitness meets real life. Whether you're new to training or a seasoned athlete, we bring you conversations that inspire, educate, and keep you moving forward. Hear from coaches and members as they share training tips, nutrition advice, mindset strategies, and ways to build lifelong health habits.Strength goes beyond the gym—it’s about how you show up in life. Tune in, stay connected, and keep pushing forward. Let’s get Fortem Strong together!

Fortem Talk: The CrossFit Fortem Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Joshua Keith Pollema, with 14 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Joshua Keith Pollema hosts Fortem Talk: The CrossFit Fortem Podcast, a health show with 14 episodes published.

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  What Goes Into a Week of Training? ⎸ Ep. 15

  Aug 2, 202624 min

  What actually goes into planning a week of training at Fortem? Nick and Josh pull up a full week of programming and talk through it in real time, the workouts they love, the changes they consider, and the bigger picture behind all of it. We talk about: How we adjust programming with Fortem members in mind Balancing strength, conditioning, recovery, and the occasional mountain of burpees Why scaling is part of progressing, not something to feel bad about How to get more from your warm-up and strength work Where extra skill or accessory work can fit into the week The goal isn’t to make every workout comfortable. It’s to help you get fitter and stronger, keep you healthy, and make sure your training still serves you years from now. If you’ve ever looked at the whiteboard and wondered, “Why are we doing this today?”- this episode is for you.

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  Real Fitness: The 100-Word Blueprint ⎸ Ep. 13

  Jun 16, 202650 min

  What does real fitness actually look like? In this episode, we break down CrossFit’s classic “World-Class Fitness in 100 Words” and talk about why it still gives such a clear blueprint for what we’re building at Fortem. We talk through: • Why nutrition comes first • Why everyone needs to lift weights • Why gymnastics skills are worth the work • Why conditioning should include hard, fast efforts • Why routine can hold you back • Why your fitness should show up outside the gym If you’ve ever wondered why we train the way we train, this episode is for you.

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  Bring a Friend: Why CrossFit Is Better Together ⎸ Ep. 12

  Apr 24, 202626 minS0

  <p>Trying CrossFit for the first time can feel intimidating, but it does not have to be.</p><p>In this episode, we talk about Bring a Friend Week at CrossFit Fortem, happening April 27 through May 2, and why it’s such a great opportunity for someone new to get a real feel for what we do.</p><p>We talk about:</p><p>What Bring a Friend Week looks like</p><p>Why a full week gives a better first experience than one random class</p><p>How coaching, scaling, and community make CrossFit approachable</p><p>Our own very di...

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  What the Open Reveals, and What We Wish We Knew Sooner | Episode 11

  Mar 27, 202643 minS0

  <p>What the Open Reveals, and What We Wish We Knew Sooner ⎸ Ep. 11</p><p>The Open is over, but the bigger question is: now what?</p><p>In this episode, we debrief the 2026 Open and talk about what it really exposes, what actually helps you improve, and the lessons we wish we knew when we first started CrossFit.</p><p>We talk about:</p><p>What this year’s Open showed people about their fitness</p><p>Why pacing, consistency, and skill work matter</p><p>How nutrition changes everything</p><p>Why the Open is really about growth, not...

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  Get Stronger and More Durable: Six Simple Training Upgrades ⎸ Ep. 10

  Feb 11, 202639 minS0

  <p>Getting fitter doesn’t always mean doing more. Sometimes it means doing the right things more consistently.</p><p>In this episode, we break down six simple training upgrades that support strength, durability, and long-term progress, without adding chaos to your schedule.</p><p>We talk about:</p><p>Strict pull-ups and why they matter</p><p>Overhead joint health and stability</p><p>Accessories and muscle as protection</p><p>Static holds and control</p><p>Carries and real-world strength</p><p>Low-impact steady state work and recovery</p><p>These are small inputs with big returns. Pick a...

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