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

Ever wondered how to get stronger legs? We’ve got the answer. In the fitness world, the focus often used to be placed on the upper body: pecs, delts, biceps, triceps, lats. In fact, people used to make jokes about “skipping leg day to do bench press.” But that’s a mistake. Leg strength is incredibly important...Read More

Here’s a common gym question: What’s the best time of the day to train? The short answer: It’s always a good time to work out. Most people don’t work out at all, so it’s better to train at any time than to skip a workout because the time isn’t “perfect.” These days, people are incredibly...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

Miracle diets, cleanses, crazy workout programs, strange supplements, wraps, measuring cups and scales, fasting, macro tracking—what’s the real secret to weight loss? Glad you asked—because we’ll give you the truth. No gimmicks, no-nonsense. Just the info you actually need. Here’s the real secret to weight loss: Everyone is different, so the best plan is to...Read More

If you want to get fit, lose weight or add muscle, how long do your workouts need to be? The answer will depend on who’s asking and the person’s exact goals. But here are some general guidelines. The average person who wants to improve general fitness and health can accomplish a great deal in 60...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

Murph is coming!   Read the post and get ready for the biggest work out of the year in Rochester, MN.  As a Progressionite, you love to hate Murph.  One of the longest Hero WODs and arguably the hardest.  If you have never participated in our Murph event, You should plan on it this year.  May...Read More

One of Jen and I’s favorite movies is Meet the Parents. It is a mirror of our life story. All the characters fit perfectly. And when meet the Fockers came out, I was pretty sure Ben Stiller was mocking me. What does that have to do with this post? Not much, but it is about...Read More

Progression's monthly challenges are free to participate in. Once you complete the challenge drop the sheet off at the gym to claim your prize!Read More