CrossFit Fortis

CrossFit Fortis We are a Fitness Facility offering CrossFit, Group Training, Personal Training, Kids Classes, Seniors We teach and perform these movements in a fun environment.
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CrossFit, Physiotherapy, Personal training, Boot camps and more. CrossFit is constantly varied, functional movements performed at high intensity. "The magic is in the movement. The art is in the programming. The science is in the explanation. And the fun is in the community."

🔥 Mediterranean Chicken & Zoodle Skillet 🔥Tender chicken. Fresh vegetables. Tons of flavour.A colourful, protein-packed ...
08/30/2026

🔥 Mediterranean Chicken & Zoodle Skillet 🔥

Tender chicken. Fresh vegetables. Tons of flavour.

A colourful, protein-packed dinner that gets plenty of vegetables onto your plate while still feeling like a hearty, satisfying meal.

🍗 INGREDIENTS

Chicken & Vegetable Skillet

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed
1 small eggplant, diced
1 small yellow onion, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp butter
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt & black pepper
Fresh basil or parsley (optional)

Zoodles

2–3 medium zucchini, spiralized
1 Tbsp butter
Salt, to taste

Optional Finish

Drizzle of olive oil
Grated parmesan or feta
Fresh herbs

⚡ MACROS (per serving)
Protein: 31g
Fat: 27g
Carbs: 7g

👨🍳 HOW TO MAKE
Salt the diced eggplant and let sit for 15–20 minutes, then pat dry.
Season chicken with salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika.
Melt 1 Tbsp butter in a skillet and cook chicken for 5–6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Add remaining butter, onion, and eggplant. Cook for 6–8 minutes until softened and lightly browned.
Add garlic and cook for another minute.
Add tomatoes and cook for 3–4 minutes until they begin to break down.
Return chicken to the skillet and simmer everything together for 5 minutes.
In a separate pan, sauté the zoodles in butter for just 2–3 minutes.
Plate the zoodles and top with the chicken and vegetable mixture.
Finish with fresh herbs, olive oil, parmesan, or feta if desired.

🚀 FORTIS FUEL

Protein, vegetables, healthy fats, and plenty of flavour all in one meal. This is a great example of how eating well can be simple, satisfying, and something you actually look forward to.

Make extra. Tomorrow's lunch is already taken care of. 👊

Not every healthy decision needs to happen in a gym.Take the dog for a walk. Get outside. Cook something good. Sleep a l...
08/29/2026

Not every healthy decision needs to happen in a gym.

Take the dog for a walk. Get outside. Cook something good. Sleep a little longer. Spend time with people who make you happy. 😊

Training matters.

So does everything that helps you recharge and come back ready to go again.

Health should add to your life, not take it over.

Enjoy your Saturday. ☀️

Here's your Friday reminder:Your fitness has a job.It's supposed to help you enjoy your life. ☀️Golf this weekend. Work ...
08/28/2026

Here's your Friday reminder:

Your fitness has a job.

It's supposed to help you enjoy your life. ☀️

Golf this weekend. Work in the garden. Go hiking. Play with your kids. Head to the cottage. Say yes when someone suggests an adventure.

The goal isn't to spend your life preparing for the next workout.

The goal is to build a body that gives you the freedom to do more of what you love. ❤️

So get out there and use your fitness this weekend!

You might be surprised how many people walk into Fortis and say:"I'm really out of shape."Our response?That's okay. 😊You...
08/27/2026

You might be surprised how many people walk into Fortis and say:

"I'm really out of shape."

Our response?

That's okay. 😊

You don't need to prove anything before you start. You don't need to keep up with anyone else, and you definitely don't need to get fit before coming to see us.

That's why we're coaches.

We'll meet you where you are and help you move forward from there.

If you've been nervous about starting, send us a message. Your first step can simply be a conversation. ❤️

Next up in our Meet the Fortis Team series: D'Arcy.D'Arcy brings a ton of knowledge to the floor, but what makes him suc...
08/27/2026

Next up in our Meet the Fortis Team series: D'Arcy.

D'Arcy brings a ton of knowledge to the floor, but what makes him such an important part of Fortis is his ability to combine that knowledge with energy, humour, and a genuine connection with the people he's coaching.

Because knowing exercise is one thing.

Knowing how to help someone learn, improve, stay motivated, and actually enjoy coming back is another.

Swipe to learn a little more about D'Arcy and why coaching matters to him.

If you've taken one of his classes, what's something that makes a D'Arcy class a D'Arcy class? 👇

Most people don’t prioritize their health and fitness—until they’re forced to.A diagnosis.An injury.A moment of feeling ...
08/27/2026

Most people don’t prioritize their health and fitness—until they’re forced to.

A diagnosis.
An injury.
A moment of feeling like your body is working against you.

It’s easy to put health on the back burner when everything seems fine. But what if we stopped waiting for the warning signs and started building a body and life we love to live in—now?

There’s a version of you 10 years from today that’s either going to thank you for taking action…
Or wish you had.

At CrossFit Fortis, we believe in proactive health—not reactive panic.
We train for longevity, energy, strength, and confidence, so you can live life to the fullest in the absence of disease and decline.

👉 Start before you’re “ready.”
👉 Start before you “have to.”
👉 Start because your future self deserves it.

We are here to help!!!

Most people don't struggle with fitness because they don't care.They struggle because life gets busy, motivation disappe...
08/26/2026

Most people don't struggle with fitness because they don't care.

They struggle because life gets busy, motivation disappears, something starts hurting, or they simply don't know what they should be doing.

That's where a good coach becomes valuable. 💙

We help create the plan, adjust it when needed, keep you accountable, and remind you why you started when life gets in the way.

You still have to do the work.

You just don't have to figure it all out by yourself.

If you've been trying on your own and aren't getting where you want to go, send us a DM. Let's talk about what you're trying to accomplish and see if we can help. 👊

You don't have to change everything to change your life.Come to the gym a few times a week. Make better food choices mos...
08/25/2026

You don't have to change everything to change your life.

Come to the gym a few times a week. Make better food choices most of the time. Get some sleep. Keep doing it.

Nothing particularly exciting about that. 😄

But give those simple habits enough time and suddenly you have more energy, you're stronger, your clothes fit differently, and things that used to feel difficult don't anymore.

Progress isn't usually complicated.

It's consistency given enough time. 👊

Keep showing up.

08/24/2026

Mondays get a bad reputation. 😂

But whether you're an early riser, squeezing in a lunchtime workout, or walking through our doors after a long day at work, there's something pretty great about starting your week by doing something good for yourself.

You move your body. You see some familiar faces. You share a few laughs. You get a little stronger and leave feeling better than when you arrived. 👊

Morning, noon, or night, that's what we love about Mondays at Fortis.

A fresh week. Another opportunity to take care of yourself and keep moving toward the life you want to live.

Not a bad way to start the week. 😊

08/24/2026

Growth happens when you push past your limits. 💥

At Fortis, we believe in stepping outside your comfort zone — trying the movement that scares you, chasing the skill you never thought possible, and trusting the process.

With the guidance of our incredible coaches and the support of our community, you’ll find a safe space to explore your potential and accomplish things you once thought were out of reach.

This is where strength, confidence, and progress are built — one challenge at a time.
We Rise by Lifting Others.
We are Fortis. 💪

Address

245 Vanguard Drive
Ottawa, ON
K4A3V6

Opening Hours

Monday 5:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 5:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 5:30am - 8pm
Thursday 5:30am - 8pm
Friday 5:30am - 8pm
Saturday 7am - 12pm
Sunday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+16138370909

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