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
Many people who are thinking about exercising want to know how fast you can gain fitness. And current exercisers often want to know how fast you lose fitness if you stop training. Here are your answers! Gaining Fitness: It Only Takes Weeks We have great news for you: If you haven’t been working out, you...Read More
At Progression Fitness in Rochester MN, we offer a 10-day free trial to interested future members. This is for people who are serious about starting with us on their health and fitness journey. How it works: Meet with a coach to discuss where you currently are at in your Journey. The coach and you will...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
Rochester Minnesota Can you build strength after 40? Absolutely! Many people think that we get weaker as we get older. And it’s true that we’ll all experience some physical decline as we age. But it’s a fact that strength can be improved at any age, and older adults who train regularly can become incredibly strong. They...Read More
Did you know that 1 in 3 American adults are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes? Over time, having type 2 diabetes can become burdensome, causing nerve, kidney, and heart damage and even blindness, greatly impacting your overall quality of life. The cost of managing this condition can become overwhelming, with some research reporting...Read More
I will get right to the point. No. There are two groups of people. Those that need the accountability, need the gym because they won’t do it on their own. Over the summer even with the best of intentions of swimming, running, and sports, with the warmer weather, also comes vacations, BBQs, parties, drinking, and...Read More
Do not go gentle into that good night.Rage, rage against the dying of the light.Dylan Thomas We have learned a lot in the last 10 years about health and fitness. The research is showing a very clear picture of what we need to do to live our best lives. You’ve got to have cardiorespiratory fitness,...Read More
What brought you to Progression Fitness in Rochester MN? A good friend invited me to a friends and family day When do you usually work out? 5:30pm What is your favorite exercise movement? Cleans What is your most hated exercise movement? Ring Dips What is your clean food? Any lean meat What is your favorite...Read More
