MORE FOOD MIGHT BE THE ANSWER  If you have ever tried to lose weight in the past, you probably did so by trying to eat less.  You may have cut out some of your favorite foods or avoided entire food groups for some time. Maybe you’ve tried a paleo challenge or Whole30? Perhaps you’ve tried intermittent fasting to shorten your feeding window and eat less. Maybe you tried keto and said goodbye to carbs.  REGARDLESS OF WHAT YOU’VE TRIED, DIETING IS ALMOST ALWAYS FOCUSED ON RESTRICTION. BUT DOES IT ALWAYS HAVE TO BE THAT WAY FOR IT TO WORK?LET’S DIVE IN.  PROTEIN: THE EASY BUTTON FOR WEIGHT LOSS In terms of dieting, the typical approach is to eat less, but there’s one big exception: when you eat more protein, you tend to lose more weight.  IN FACT, ONE STUDY SHOWED THAT DOUBLING YOUR DAILY PROTEIN INTAKE RESULTED IN AN ADDITIONAL 11...Read more

“NEVER MISTAKE ACTIVITY FOR ACHIEVEMENT.” – JOHN WOODEN. There is a quote to think about this week.  In today’s hustle culture, so many of us get caught up in how much we are doing without thinking about how much progress we are making toward our goals.  Are you achieving, or are you just spinning your wheels with more and more activity?  When it comes to training and nutrition, the same question applies. Are you just packing your week with workouts and “bio hacks,” or are you being intentional with what will get you toward your goals?  STOP FOCUSING ON THE WRONG THING  Success is not measured by the quantity of work you do but by the quality of what you achieve. It’s easy to get caught up in the idea that more is always better, but the truth is that actual progress is made by focusing on what really matters. ...Read more

HOW TO NAVIGATE THE SUMMER MONTHS TO STAY ON TRACK Summer is here —a season traditionally known for vacations and cutting loose.  By now, people’s New Year’s resolutions are distant memories, and most nutrition and fitness goals are on the cusp of falling by the wayside.  The next few weeks are critical in deciding how 2023 will go. Will the beginning of summer mark the point when your progress this year comes to a halt, or will you intentionally approach the next few months with a plan to stay on track?  THE POWER OF CONSISTENCY  The summer and the holidays are the two times on the calendar when it can feel the toughest to stay on track.  The truth is, some seasons will be easier than others for you to stay disciplined regarding fitness and nutrition. But consistency is key to making progress and achieving your goals, which is very...Read more

People often ask if they can do CrossFit if they’re overweight.  The answer: Yes! Anyone can do Group Classes at Progression Fitness. Our coaches are experienced professionals. They are not cheerleaders. Our coaches use Progression principles to create the perfect workout for you. Each session will challenge you at the right level and move you closer to your goals. In a group setting, the workout for the class is modified to suit the needs of each participant. In “CrossFit language,” quickly modifying a general workout in a group session is called “scaling.”  For example, imagine a workout like this:  3 rounds of:20 barbell squatsRun 1 mile That’s tough! But what if we adjusted it for a beginner who wants to lose weight and hasn’t worked out much? It might look like this: 3 rounds of:5 body-weight squatsJog or walk 100 meters We’re experts at modifying workouts for clients. And we...Read more

Rabbits and Community The Community word is thrown around a lot at gyms. It used to be a marketing tool. “Come check out our gym; the community is great!” No one ever came to our gym because of the community. It is hard to believe, but people don’t care about the community when looking for a gym. We know the value of community: the owners, the staff, and the longtime members. We know why it is essential and that it genuinely does help with your health and fitness. Science knows too. Research shows that who you hang out with determines many aspects of your life. What you do, what you eat, who you date, and how long you live. Entire books have been written just on this concept. Most of us know it to be accurate as well. Hang out with the wrong people, and you get into trouble. Hang...Read more