How Do You Measure Your Progress?

Most of us are conditioned to look for proof in the form of numbers, before-and-afters, checkmarks on a goal list. And in fitness, those metrics can matter. Heavier springs. Longer holds. Getting deeper into the shake. These are real, measurable signs that your body is getting stronger.

But progress doesn’t stop there. And it definitely isn’t limited to what you can quantify with stats.

In a Lagree class, progress might look like holding a plank five seconds longer without collapsing through your shoulders. It might be moving slower with more intention instead of letting momentum do the work. It might be realizing the “win” is a much more private moment as you take on each challenging variation in class. 

Physical gains show up in ways you might not expect: Better balance. More stability through your core. Less pain in your joints. Faster recovery between workouts. Feeling capable in your body instead of intimidated by it.

But just as important are the mental gains.

Progress is learning how to stay with discomfort without panicking or quitting.

It’s recognizing the difference between a productive challenge and pushing past your edge.

It’s trusting yourself to modify when needed — and understanding that doing so doesn’t make the workout any less effective.

And it’s building resilience in the moments when the voice in your head says “I can’t,” instead of “This is my limit.”

And then there’s this: completing a challenge doesn’t mean you’re done here.

A challenge isn’t a finish line — it’s a checkpoint. It’s a chance to build momentum, create consistency and gather information about what your body responds to best. What comes next is where those gains really start to integrate.

Sustainable strength isn’t built in a few weeks. It’s built through repetition, awareness and choosing to come back, even when there’s no prize waiting on the other side.

That’s changes happening.

So yes, measure your progress in reps, time under tension and physical endurance. But also measure it in confidence, self-trust and how you show up when things get hard.

Because real progress isn’t about being finished.
It’s about being stronger, more aware and more connected than you were before and knowing there’s still room to grow.

Now that’s the real challenge.