Good, Better, Best: What Kind of Progress Are You After?

Good, Better, Best: What Kind of Progress Are You After?

One of our favorite mantras at Park Fitness is: Something is better than nothing.

And when it comes to exercise, that couldn’t be more true.

Doing even a little is better than doing nothing - Your worst workout in the gym still beats your best “workout” on the couch.

The Truth About Minimum Effort, Maximum Impact

It actually takes surprisingly little exercise to make a real impact on your life—living longer, feeling better, and moving well.

Seriously, it doesn’t take much to spark major change.
(For more on that, check out our post:
📎 Something is Better than Nothing)

That alone is enough. Full stop.

It’s enough to change your life—and the lives of those around you by having in their lives for much much longer. 

But…

What if you wanted more?

• More strength—maybe your first push-up… or your first 20

• More performance—on the golf course, the Pickleball court, or in your weekend soccer game

• More confidence—because you want to look your best at that wedding, reunion, or just in the mirror

What if you wanted more than “good”?

Good → Better → Best (How to Level Up)

At Park Fitness, we always meet people where they are.

And here’s another one of our mantras: Everything here is optional—including results.

So if you’re here for the life-changing, life-extending benefits of simply showing up? That’s fantastic. Keep going. You’re doing it right.

But if you want to level up from good to better?

Here’s the ultra-simplified path forward:

First Comes Good

Start by just getting in the door and doing the workouts. That alone is enough to feel better and gain momentum.

Then Add Consistency

Aim to show up a certain number of times each week. Two, three, four—whatever fits your life, just make it consistent.

Then, Chase Strength

Look for opportunities to add a few pounds to your lifts.

Add a little more pace to your cardio.

For example: on the bike—can you go 10% faster this week than last?

Then, Build Nutritional Awareness

Start by getting a general sense of:

• How many calories you eat daily

• How much protein is in each meal

That’s it. Get consistent with that and you’re living in the land of Better.

What If You Want The Best?

If you're ready for Best, it means it’s time to prioritize it.

That means:

1. Make It a Non-Negotiable

• Block off workout times in advance

• Look ahead at your month and plan

• Make it a top-tier priority in your schedule

2. Track It

Track how many workouts you complete weekly and monthly.

Then go deeper: log what you do in those workouts.

Whether that’s in a notes app, paper journal, or full training log, record:

• Weights used

• Reps completed

• How the workout felt

This helps you chase progress over time. You’ll know where you’ve been—and where you want to go.

3. Track Your Nutrition

You’ll know:

• Calories per meal/day

• Protein per meal/day

And yes, this may mean weighing and measuring some meals—especially early on—so you’re not just eyeballing and accidentally falling short.

The Bottom Line

✅ Good is enough.
It helps you live longer and feel better.

🔁 Better takes more consistency—but brings a bigger payoff.

🔥 Best is harder—but it delivers the greatest results.

The path you choose is totally up to you—and we’re here to support you at every level.