How to become a Fort Member

STEP 1: Schedule A Call

The process of getting started always begins with a 10 minute introductory phone call with one of our founders.

The purpose of this call is to hear more about you. We want to know about your goals, your training history and what success would look like. Essentially, we want to make sure that our gym is a good match for you.

This call also allows us to give you some more details about your training philosophy, our process, scheduling, pricing and discuss any other questions you may have.

Schedule Your Call

STEP 2: Tour The Gym

By the end of the call you should be pretty confident that our gym is right for you. However, a walk through of the facility in order to witness the training in person and see the facilities can raise your comfort level about your decision.

We are more than happy to set up an appointment to show you our facilities and discuss any further questions that you may have.

STEP 3: Sign up for our 2 Week Trial

Our trial gives you the opportunity to try the gym for two weeks so you can ensure that it’s the place that you want to train. The trial includes three sessions per week for two weeks (6 sessions total) and is essentially a “mini-membership”.

By the time the two weeks are complete you should have a really good understanding of our training and systems, get familiar with our trainers and scheduling and feel great about joining our community.

Where are your gyms located?

The Fort currently has three locations. Two are on the same block in the Chelsea/Flatiron neighborhood on 21st street between 5th and 6th Avenues. We also have a location on the Upper East Side at 67th and 3rd.

What are your gym hours?

We are open 7 days per week. On weekdays we offer sessions from 5:30AM through 9PM. On weekends we offer sessions from 8:30AM through 1:30PM. (Hours may differ slightly depending on location)

Is the Two Week Trial free?

The two week trial is not free. The cost of the two week trial is indicative of our membership prices. We will discuss this further on our phone call.

What are the costs of membership after the trial?

Membership prices vary depending on your needs, number of times per week you train and how long of a commitment you are willing to make. We are happy to review these options with you on the introductory call.

Do you offer open gym memberships?

Our facilities are limited to members who are enrolled in scheduled training sessions. Therefore we do not offer open gym hours.

Do you rent out your space to independent personal trainers?

We do not.

What does training at The Fort “look like”?

We train in small groups of up to 4 people at a time and utilize strength and conditioning equipment such as barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, sleds, rowers, skiergs, fan bikes and more. We are here to help you move well, get stronger, increase your work capacity and improve your body composition. We create and execute training programs, led by coaches, that progress systematically and get you in the best shape of your life.

We are happy to go into much more detail on this during our introductory phone call or tour.

Is your training appropriate for beginners?

We welcome all levels at The Fort - from absolute beginners to fitness enthusiasts to former and current collegiate and professional athletes. One of our greatest assets is the ability to tailor the workout to your level, no matter what that current level is.

What is the length of the commitment?

We offer programs that vary in commitment level from two weeks to 16 weeks. While many people train with us for years, our goal is not to lock you into a long term commitment.

Is the training scary, intimidating or abusive?

In short, no. The Fort is a supportive place filled with a community of members and coaches whose goal it is to make meaningful training available to everyone. We do take the training seriously and it isn’t “easy” by any means, but we are committed to starting every client at an appropriate level and make them feel welcome in the process. You will not find a nicer group of people.