Joshua J. Grenell, a seasoned registered nurse with an extensive background in healthcare and fitness, unveils his holistic approach to achieving a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle. With years of experience as a healthcare professional and a gym owner, Grenell offers unique insights into the synergy between physical well-being and overall life satisfaction. Drawing from poignant encounters...Read More

Maintaining Consistency in a Fitness Journey: This article emphasizes the importance of consistency in fitness journeys and provides strategies such as setting realistic goals, tracking progress, finding social support, and leveraging technology to maintain consistency and achieve long-term success. Importance of Consistency in Fitness Journeys Consistency is paramount in achieving fitness goals and maintaining overall...Read More

Recent research on increasing health span reveals three key things to focus on if you want to extend your time on this planet and your ability to do the good stuff. For the masses, exercise remains a calorie-burning-focused activity. They do it to ensure they stay “fit,” or they do it to attempt to lose...Read More

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...Read More

If you’re thinking about starting a workout program, you might be wondering if you’ll be sore after training at the gym for the first time. The short answer: if you’ve never worked out before, some mild muscle soreness is likely, but a fitness professional can help you ease into a program so you aren’t overly...Read More

This challenge will focus on the Kettlebell. A kettlebell is a powerful tool that can do many things in a workout program. This program is to be completed in 4 weeks. Completing 3 workouts with the bell each week. The volume will be such that most gym members will be able to complete this program...Read More

Progression and Regent’s June 2021 challenge is Kettlebells swings. Complete the sheet and turn it into the gym for a badge! Here is the PDF: Kettlebell Swings! The Kettlebell swing: Progression Fitness and Regent Fitness are gyms located in Rochester Minnesota.Read More

Read on to get to know the amazing, strong, and beautiful Melissa Herrera! What do you do for a living? I’m a Dental Assistant at Gentling Dental. What’s your favorite thing to do outside of the gym? Visit breweries with my husband. What made you decide to try Progression? I needed a change.  The word...Read More

Nate has an amazing appreciation for Progression and may just remind you of a few things you’ve forgotten about over the past few years.  His account is a great reminder that community is key.  Read on to get to know Nate Borchardt! What do you do for a living? I’m a Nurse, right now I...Read More

Super Dad, Super Husband, Super Member!  Read on to get to know Joel Granberg! What do you do for a living? I own a business called Garage Force of Rochester.  Prior to Garage Force, I owned CherryBerry on 2nd Street. What’s your favorite thing to do outside of the gym? Hanging out with my family...Read More