This challenge will focus on the Kettlebell. A kettlebell is a powerful tool that can do many things in a workout program. This program is to be completed in 4 weeks. Completing 3 workouts with the bell each week. The volume will be such that most gym members will be able to complete this program along with class participation. Rules: Download or save the PDF.Write start date on top of the sheet. compete inbody scan prior to beginning program.complete the 12 Kettlebell work outs, the work outs should be supersetted. So you move through all the movements for set one, and then begin again at the first movement for set two. Complete the inbody scan the morning after the 12th kettlebell work out.(#13)(follow all inbody guidelines) Turn in sheet or PM Josh an image of the sheet. Share any successes with Josh via PM or in person meeting. This challenge...Read more

Cool Coaches, past and present. Progression Fitness in Rochester MN exists to help people improve their health and fitness. Fitness and health are vital to living our lives to the fullest. In today’s world, we struggle to keep these things in balance with all of life’s struggles and I got into the fitness industry for personal reasons. My family has multiple chronic disease issues that I was looking for a way to attack in my own life. Heart disease, diabetes, and obesity were the primary targets. I began exploring different programs and workout routines. I found CrossFit and after my first 9 months, I was in the best shape of my life and had strong together my longest streak of health and fitness ever. It was at that point that I realized that Consistency is more important than what program I was doing, and consistency was made easy when the...Read more

Professional athletes are not more motivated than you are. Olympic athletes don’t just “want it more.” The best athletes have the same struggles with motivation that you do. The difference? They know how to get motivated (and what to do when they don’t feel motivated at all). Ask anyone at the highest levels of fitness: Sometimes they don’t feel like working out. And those folks with ripped abs? They want a slice of cake. So why do they work out anyway? Why do they stick to their meal plan when things get tough? Here’s a secret: Almost all of them have coaches. Coaches are key to long-term success in any field but especially in fitness. You need to be accountable to an objective third party. Your partner will let you off the hook. Your coworkers don’t actually want you to succeed. And your friends don’t want you to change at...Read more

Kicking off the second half of 2021 with a time base challenge. Get 19 hours of activity in this month and complete the challenge. This challenge is also on Strava. Follow me and I will add you to the challenge on Strava! http://www.strava.com/athletes/1192685 Activities that count towards your 19 hours: Weight Training Running Riding Bike Yoga Hike CrossFit Walking Any Workout Here is the paper challenge sheet: 2021 July ChallengeRead more

Progression and Regent’s June 2021 challenge is Kettlebells swings. Complete the sheet and turn it into the gym for a badge! Here is the PDF: Kettlebell Swings! The Kettlebell swing: Progression Fitness and Regent Fitness are gyms located in Rochester Minnesota.Read more