Forge and Fortitude Fitness

Updated: 24 Mar 2025 • 204 episodes
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Welcome to the Forge and Fortitude Podcast! We’re Heath and Faith Ellenberger, fitness professionals with over 30 years of combined experience in health and wellness. This podcast is all about real conversations, practical tips, and a little tough love to help you build strength, resilience, and a healthier lifestyle. Whether you’re a fitness pro or just getting started, we’re here to share what we’ve learned, what’s worked for us, and how you can forge your own path to becoming your strongest self. Let’s do this together!

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The fitness industry is thriving, yet countless gym owners find themselves stuck, overwhelmed, and unable to scale their businesses effectively. This candid conversation tackles the five devastating mistakes that consistently derail fitness entrepreneurs—and provides clear, actionable solutions to transform your busine

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The fitness industry is booming with options on every corner, but behind the energy of packed classes lies a stark reality: running a successful fitness business requires much more than exceptional coaching skills. In this candid exploration of fitness entrepreneurship, we unpack the critical mindset shift needed to tr

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We"re taking our first break since rebranding to Forge and Fortitude, offering a perfect opportunity to explore our most valuable episodes from the past few months. Instead of releasing new content this week, we highlight previous conversations that provide substantial value spanning fitness mindset, business leadershi

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You asked, and I’m answering! In this special Q&A episode, we’re diving into all things fitness and wellness from breaking through plateaus to maximizing your workouts and building sustainable healthy habits. We"ll be tackling questions like: What’s the most important thing for beginners in fitness? How do you stay mot

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Our conversation highlights how small, intentional actions can lead to significant personal growth and a more balanced life. As we lace up our running shoes and prepare for half marathons, the journey back to the racecourse is filled with excitement and caution. We unpack strategic training methods to build endurance w

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In a compelling discussion, we delve into the transformative principles of effective leadership with Kyle McDowell, author of "Begin With We." Through personal anecdotes and practical insights, we explore techniques for fostering collaboration, setting expectations, and authentic relationship-building within teams. • C

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