Absolutely. Many of our members walked through our doors having never stepped foot in a gym before.Every FORTIS class is coach-led and fully adaptable, regardless of your current fitness level, experience or confidence. Your coach will guide you through every movement, help you choose appropriate weights and scale exercises to suit you.You don't need to "get fit before you join". That's exactly what we're here for.If you'd prefer a gentler introduction, our FORTIS FOUNDATIONS course is the perfect place to start. Designed specifically for beginners, it teaches the fundamentals, builds confidence and helps you feel completely at home before joining our regular classes.If you're pregnant or recently postnatal, our specialist BUMPS & BABIES programme offers safe, supportive coaching alongside other mums.Alternatively, One-to-One Personal Training is a great option if you'd like some individual coaching before joining classes.However you choose to begin, we'll meet you exactly where you are.You belong at FORTIS.

Your first class at FORTIS is completely free.Simply follow the booking instructions here to create your account and reserve your space.We recommend arriving 5 - 10 minutes before your class so your coach can welcome you, show you around the barn and answer any questions.During the class, your coach will explain every movement, help you choose suitable weights and adapt anything that needs adjusting. You won't be left to figure things out on your own.After class, you'll have the opportunity to chat through the different membership and training options available and decide what feels like the best fit for you.We can't wait to welcome you to FORTIS.

We offer a varied timetable of coach-led classes designed to help you build strength, improve your fitness and enjoy your training.Whether you're lifting a barbell in GRAFT, pushing your limits in ENGINE, throwing combinations in BOX:CON, chasing a pump in BUILD or taking on one of our signature WOW workouts, every class is thoughtfully programmed, expertly coached and adaptable for all abilities.Not sure where to start? Check out our CLASS DESCRIPTIONS here or just ask. We'll happily recommend the classes best suited to your goals, experience and confidence.

We intentionally keep our class sizes small to ensure every member receives plenty of coaching.Depending on the class style, capacity ranges from 7 - 20 people.Smaller class sizes allow our coaches to provide more individual feedback, movement coaching and support throughout every workout.

Whether you'd like to train occasionally or become part of the furniture, we've got an option to suit you.We offer:Monthly memberships (see prices)Class packs (see prices)DROP IN accessOne-to-One Personal TrainingSmall Group Personal Training (SGPT)Specialist programmes including FORTIS FOUNDATIONS, BUMPS & BABIES and our KIDS & TEENS CLUB.If you're not sure which option is right for you, just ask. We'd be delighted to help you choose.

We offer both One-to-One Personal Training and Small Group Personal Training (SGPT).Whether you're training for a specific event, returning from injury, building confidence or simply looking for more personalised coaching, we'll match you with the coach who's the best fit for your goals and availability.To get started, simply complete our Personal Training Enquiry Form here and tell us a little about your goals, training experience and availability. We'll then pair you with the coach we believe is the best fit and arrange an Initial Consultation to discuss your objectives, answer any questions and build a plan together.

Classes can be booked up to one month in advance through your FORTIS WodBoard account.If a class is full, simply join the waitlist.If a space becomes available more than 4 hours before the class starts, you'll automatically be added in waitlist order.If a space becomes available within 4 hours, you'll receive a notification asking whether you'd like to accept the place.If you need to cancel, you can do so free of charge up to 4 hours before your class starts.Late cancellations (within 4 hours) and no-shows receive one strike.Our cancellation policy works on a simple three-strike system:Strike 1 - Late cancellation or no-showStrike 2 - Late cancellation or no-showStrike 3 - 3 or more strikes in a calendar month = £10.00 admin fee applied the following month.Strikes reset at the beginning of each calendar month.Please note:All cancellations must be made by you through WodBoard.We cannot cancel bookings on your behalf via email, WhatsApp, social media or phone.To ensure fairness and consistency for all members, strikes cannot be removed once issued.

Just bring yourself, suitable training kit and a willingness to give it a go!We recommend bringing:A water bottle (we have a refill station)A small sweat towel for our more energetic classesPlease arrive dressed ready to train.FORTIS is based in a beautifully converted barn on a working farm. We have two spacious toilets a short walk from the gym, but no dedicated private changing rooms or shower facilities, so most members simply arrive in their training kit.

Yes! OPEN GYM sessions are available at various times throughout the week for our monthly members only.OPEN GYM isn't coach-led and isn't available on a DROP IN or class pack basis.Many members use OPEN GYM for:Rehab and mobility workCatching up on missed programmingExtra strength or accessory workPlease note that OPEN GYM is designed for independent training rather than learning new movements or receiving coaching.If you’re on our 10 CLASSES PER MONTH membership, each OPEN GYM booking uses one of your 10 monthly credits. You can book a class and OPEN GYM on the same day - this will use two credits.

Our adult classes are open to anyone aged 18+.Young people aged 16 - 17 are welcome to attend adult classes when accompanied by a participating parent or carer.For younger athletes, we have our dedicated KIDS & TEENS CLUB:FORTIS MINIS School Years 3 - 4 Mondays 16:00 - 16:45FORTIS KIDS School Years 5 - 7 Mondays 16:45 - 17:45FORTIS TEENS School Years 8 - 11 Tuesdays 16:30 - 17:30Every youngster's first class is completely free. Head here to get started with a KIDS & TEENS CLUB FREE TRIAL!

Community sits at the heart of everything we do.Alongside our daily classes and Personal Training, we also offer:BUMPS & BABIES for expectant and new mumsSpecialist workshopsBARN SOCIAL coffee morningsFRIDAY NIGHT THROWDOWNS with a live DJOur annual in-house competition: The FORTIS GamesCharity fundraisersSeasonal celebrationsOur annual Christmas PartyFORTIS BEYOND member rewards programmeAt FORTIS, we're building far more than a gym. We're building a community.

Absolutely! Like yours, every friend's first class is completely FREE.They'll simply need to create their own account and book a FREE TRIAL here.If they enjoy it (which we hope they will!), they can choose from our DROP IN, class pack or membership options and continue training with you!

Absolutely. FORTIS is available for private hire and regularly hosts photoshoots, filming, content creation days, workshops, corporate away days and private events.If you've got something in mind, we'd love to hear from you.Simply get in touch via info@fortismindbody.com and we'll create a bespoke package tailored to your needs.

You'll find us just outside Bingham, Nottingham, in the beautiful village of Saxondale. We're based in a converted barn with plenty of free parking right outside the door. Simply search FORTIS in Google Maps or your preferred sat nav and it'll bring you straight to us!

We'd love to hear from you.Whether you've got a question about memberships, classes, Personal Training, specialist programmes or anything else FORTIS, simply email us at info@fortismindbody.com.We'll get back to you as soon as we can and are always happy to help.We look forward to welcoming you to the barn!