CFMWS | Fortis Fitness App

PSP’s new physical performance platform is a secure, all-in-one fitness and wellness app built exclusively for Canadian Armed Forces members. It brings together CAF Fitness, FORCE Evaluation and FORCE Combat prep and rewards, Women’s Wellness, and local PSP support – so you can train anytime, anywhere, and maintain peak readiness.

What you can expect

One trusted access point for PSP fitness resources
On-demand training plans available online or offline
A complete picture of your fitness with wearable sync and manual activity logs
Flexible training you can take anywhere

Features: Everything you need in one app

Fitness resources: Programs, training sessions, and performance guidance
FORCE tools: Test preparation, rewards programs, and fitness profile calculator
Women’s Wellness: Quick access to content and resources
Guided sessions: Autoplay walkthroughs to easily navigate workouts
Exercise videos: Demonstrations and descriptions to support proper form and understanding
Wearable sync: Automatically track your sleep, activity, and progress
Manual entry: Log your activities, meals, and key data points
History and trends: Review past sessions and monitor progress over time

Why it matters

Operational readiness: Consistent training that adapts to your posting or schedule
Anywhere access: At home, on ship, in your local fitness centre, or during remote postings
Team cohesion: Align with your team training program when unavailable or tasked away
Data-driven insight: Understand your sleep, activity, nutrition, and training history all in one place
Security first: Built exclusively for CAF members, with privacy and data protection at the core
Seamless PSP support: Connect with PSP professionals for personalized guidance

How to get started – First time user

Step 1: Download the Fortis app
- [Download the App – iOS]
- [Download the App – Android]
Step 2: Open the app and select “Sign in with SSO”
You will be redirected to the secure self-serve account creation portal with CFMWS.
Step 3: Once on the Microsoft External Entra ID account creation, select “No account? Create one.”
Follow the required steps. Use this step-by-step guide to complete your self-registration using your CAF credentials. If you encounter issues, see FAQ → Account and access below.
Step 4: Complete your profile
Once you complete the self-serve account creation step, you will be automatically redirected to the Fortis app. Confirm your language and notification settings.
Step 5: Connect a wearable (Optional)
Go to Menu → Settings → Accounts Sync to sync your device for sleep and activity tracking.
Step 6: Pick a training plan
Choose a FORCE or FORCE Combat prep plan, a CAF Fitness program, or start with on-demand sessions.

How to use it online (connected)

Choose a plan: For pre-populate plan, tap the “Free Access” button and choose a program or workout. You can tap “See” to follow an individual workout, or “Add to My Trainings” to schedule a multi-week plan into your Calendar.
Follow your plan: Open today’s date to see your scheduled session.
Autoplay guidance: Tap a workout, tap “Start session”, then “Begin session autoplay” to follow the built-in walkthrough (exercise demos, reps/sets, timers).
Log your work: Record results during or after each session. Add RPE, notes, or substitutions.
Track recovery: With your wearable connected, sleep and activity metrics populate automatically.

How to use it offline (no connectivity)

Before you go offline:

Tap a workout, then tap the three horizontal dots “...”, and then “Download for Offline”
Confirm all weeks and media files (videos/demos) have finished downloading.
Once you have downloaded all the workouts you want, return to the home screen, tap “Menu” and select “Switch to Offline Mode”. You will only be able to see downloaded content when in Offline Mode.

During offline use:

Run autoplay sessions as usual; log sets, reps, time, and notes.
Add manual activities and meals; entries are stored locally.

When you reconnect:

To go online when connectivity returns, tap the “Go Online” button.
Your offline data syncs automatically.
Note: If there is a conflict (e.g., duplicate entries), the app prompts you to review before saving.

Work seamlessly with PSP fitness professionals

If you are working with a PSP fitness professional, you can:

View your activity calendar and personalized training plan

Track goals and see progress graphs

Book appointments and send secure direct messages

Complete and store forms, assessments, and other documents in your client file

Need help?

Before contacting anyone, please follow these steps to get set up:

1. Complete the first-time user steps

Start by following the full onboarding process in the app:
- Download the Fortis app (iOS or Android)
- Open the app and select “Sign in with SSO”
- Select “Don’t have an account yet? Create one.”
- Follow the external Entra/Microsoft self‑serve account creation steps
- Complete your profile and (optional) connect a wearable
- Choose the fitness plan you would like to follow including a FORCE and FORCE Combat prep plan or CAF Fitness

2. Read the FAQ

Most common issues – login, account creation, syncing, offline use, and training questions – are answered in the Frequently Asked Questions.

3. Reach out for support if needed

If you still need help after completing the steps above:

Local PSP team (service questions)
If you are not yet working with a PSP professional and need support with PSP services (not technical issues), contact your local PSP team to ask about availability and services.
Technical support (login, account, or app issues)
If you have followed the full guide and FAQ and the issue persists, you can contact fortis@cfmws.com.

Fortis: Your new fitness battle buddy

What you can expect

Features: Everything you need in one app

Why it matters

How to get started – First time user

How to use it online (connected)