You’re not going to want to miss this one.  Jerry’s one of our oldest members and one helluva good guy.  His talents and jokes are endless, and he’s a friend to everyone he meets.  Read on to find out the strange reason why Jerry Weltzin actually works out every day. What do you do for a living? I am retired from IBM and ex-Navy.  I have a small gun shop and metal working business at home to keep me busy.  I enjoy building things. What’s your favorite thing to do outside of the gym? I like to duck hunt, shoot trap, read, ride my dirt bike, travel some, Life Sponsor Ducks Unlimited, Life Sponsor National Rifle Association. What made you decide to try Progression? My wife, Linda, talked me into coming to a Murph to keep time and score for her on Memorial Day 2016.  I talked to some of the...Read more

  Hey All! Changing habits is hard.  No denying it.  We know this at Progression.  Setting yourself up for success is fairly easy however.  Give yourself a chance by following the following guidelines. Plan your week on Sunday. Plan the coming week’s exercise in writing. Set a time for exercise each day. Put it in your calendar Why plan ahead? Get rid of the excuse of not having time.  You  know what your going to do and when.   There is no thinking required on the day of execution (which can be a huge obstacle). It is on your schedule, so it becomes an “appointment with yourself” rather than something you have to do “when you have time”. Creates discipline and consistency in your training, which is the number one thing it takes to get actual results. Here’s what it looks like in implementation: Exercise: Monday, 3:30 p.m. @ Gym — CrossFit...Read more

I’m happy to share that Coach Kristina has taken a postition at Shorewood Senior Campus as a Wellness Coordinator. This opportunity is a great chance for Kristina to continue to develop her passion for wellness. Kristina will be with Progression through Feb 18th. Kristina, thank you for ALL of your great work. You have been instrumental in both coaching and behind-the-scenes action CFP..the staff and members at Progression will miss you! I’m also excited to share that Coach Juli will (re)join the Progression staff in a full time capacity starting Monday, Feb 20th. Juli will be coaching evening REV and CF classes. We are thrilled to welcome her back! Please join me in wishing Coach Kristina the best and welcoming Coach Juli.Read more

This guy doesn’t really need an introduction.  You probably know him already, and if you don’t you need to.  But one things for sure…you’re not ready for the awesomeness that is Dan Laska. What do you do for a living? I am an Inside Sales Specialist for Spectrum Business. What’s your favorite thing to do outside of the gym? I play sports (volleyball, softball, basketball, golf).  I also do a lot of camping; whether it’s in the Boundary Waters or at a Music Festival.  I like to hike or trail run with my dog, Izzy, and wife, Natalie. What made you decide to try Progression? I was actually trying to lose weight for my wedding.  As a beer connoisseur, I knew Coach Julie from spending a lot of time at Whistle Binkies and asked if she could help me shed a couple pounds.  My original plan was to just do...Read more