Murph is coming! Read the post and prepare for the biggest workout of the year in Rochester, MN. As a Progressionite, you love to hate Murph. It is one of the longest Hero WODs and arguably the hardest. If you have never participated in our Murph event, plan for it this year. May 27th is...Read More
Hey all! Josh here! Sticking to a new health and fitness routine can be challenging, but research and best practices offer valuable strategies to help maintain consistency and motivation. Here are some key insights based on the latest research: Set Realistic Goals: Start with achievable, specific goals. Overly ambitious goals can lead to disappointment and...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...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...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
Part 2 of the Rage On Series. Part 1 is HERE. You may have heard about “Zone 2” in the gym. Or you may have heard about it from me. A lot of new research is coming in on the benefits of Zone 2 exercise to us humans. What is Zone 2? Zone 2 is...Read More
Progression Fitness Member Spotlight Questions: Carlota Gay What brought you to Progression Fitness in Rochester MN? I started in Progression Fitness in March 2016. It was after I finished a Triathlon in Minneapolis. I was chatting with a friend that did the race with me and said: ``I really like hard and tough workouts”. He...Read More
Have you ever prepared for a difficult challenge of any sort and then felt a letdown after the event or test? For many of us, this is very normal. Figuring that out is the first step to understanding. Our species did not get to where we are by being satisfied with the status quo. The...Read More
