—everyone wants to know as spring and summer roll around. Here’s the short answer: There is no single best exercise, but we’ll give you three things you can do to lose body fat, improve core strength, and increase muscle definition. HEAD: 1. Eat Right Everyone has abdominal muscles. They just aren’t visible on a lot...Read More

Many, many people have asked a fitness coach if it’s possible to lose fat “right here.” When they ask, they always point to a body part. It might be the belly or perhaps the legs. Some point to the area underneath the arm, and others point to the neck. All are asking if “spot reduction”...Read More

“How do I get better arms?” We get this question all the time. Sometimes it’s from people looking to build muscle in their biceps and triceps. Other times, people are looking to achieve better tone. We’ll answer the question for both crowds. Here are five things you can do to get the arms you want....Read More

If you want to get fit, lose weight or add muscle, how long do your workouts need to be? The answer will depend on who’s asking and the person’s exact goals. But here are some general guidelines. The average person who wants to improve general fitness and health can accomplish a great deal in 60...Read More

The Quick Facts: Kettlebell training is a form of strength training that uses a cast iron weight with a handle. Kettlebell exercises can improve strength, power, endurance, and flexibility. Kettlebells are versatile and can be used for various exercises, including swings, deadlifts, squats, snatches, goblet squats, and many others. Kettlebell training can be particularly effective...Read More

Welcome to 2023! I want to talk to you about annual planning as we start the New Year. We do it here at the gym, and I’m sure you have an annual plan, too. It probably involves vacations, birthdays, major events with the kids, holiday gatherings, and maybe even financial stuff. But do you have...Read More

Meal plans, supplements, fat-burning workout programs, cleanses, macro tracking, the keto diet and other nutrition regimes—where do you start if you want to lose weight? Here’s the truth: The world of nutrition can be very confusing, and there are lots of too-good-to-be-true promises and outright lies. It’s no wonder many people struggle with weight loss....Read More

Goals and Habits. The dynamic duo Setting goals is trying to predict the future. Or at least the future you would like. Sports psychologist  Dr. Jim Afremow suggests we continue targeting longer-term outcomes but also zero in on values that inform everyday actions. “Goals are about what’s coming tomorrow, next month, or next race season,” Afremow...Read More

Many people who are thinking about exercising want to know how fast you can gain fitness. And current exercisers often want to know how fast you lose fitness if you stop training. Here are your answers! Gaining Fitness: It Only Takes Weeks We have great news for you: If you haven’t been working out, you...Read More

At Progression Fitness in Rochester MN, we offer a 10-day free trial to interested future members. This is for people who are serious about starting with us on their health and fitness journey. How it works: Meet with a coach to discuss where you currently are at in your Journey. The coach and you will...Read More