WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A CROSSFIT GYM We’re not going to hold back here: We’ve set the bar high. We have been doing this a long time. We know what good gyms look like and we know what bad ones look like. So what should you look for in your new gym? How do you...Read More
Suck more, grow more. We all know nothing changes if everything is fine. If there are no issues, there is no need to change anything. Perfect relationships don’t improve because they are perfect (even though they are not). The problem with perfect is that it isn’t. Perfect changes as you get better. Everything seems fine...Read More
There are a few things you can do to make a drastic change to your weekly effectiveness. You can do these with your significant other as well. I suggest two sets of weekly goals, one for you as an individual and one for you as a couple. Start with one if you are new to...Read More
Yesterday I talked about The Longevity Game. Health is not a six-week challenge, and it is not a 21 day cleanse. It is not a 12-week bootcamp. However, this is what is being sold to you daily. Today I will discuss how we changed from Playing the short game to playing the longevity game. Always...Read More
Getting back at it! 5 ways to make your return to the gym a success. Covid-19 has broken our habits in many ways. When it is time for you to start back at the gym, there are ways to do it successfully. Here are five ways to great success when you return to the...Read More
Bodyweight workouts are great for short-term gains. Think Beachbody. However, what they won’t do is give you long-term gains or long-term muscle growth (a significant predictor of longevity and health). There are many reasons for this. Let me quickly go over a few. Once you get good at body weight movements, you need to keep...Read More
by Jennifer and Joshua Grenell We know many of us are planning on hunkering down this holiday season. But some of us are still getting together with close family and friends. Whichever you are doing this is a good time to try some new options for celebrating. Alcohol and health and fitness are minimally mutually...Read More
1. Better Mental Acuity Multiple studies have shown that exercise improves cognitive ability. In his book “Spark,” Dr. John Ratey shows how exercise helps improve focus, fights depression, and helps us make better decisions. A sharp mind gives a professional the ability to think through projects. It provides the entrepreneur with the space to develop...Read More
The Progression and Regent Mission I have owned gyms for 11 plus years now. When I opened Progression Fitness in 2009, My mission was to bring CrossFit to Rochester, MN, and build a business for my family. As the gym evolved over the years, that mission changed. We wanted to spread the truth about health...Read More
The path to success is not what you think. Ask anyone you see as successful, and that person will tell you about all the failures along the way. That overnight success you see everywhere. That took ten years. Success at anything takes time, and it takes slow progress. You are going to get better, but...Read More
