Protege Fitness Studios

Protege Fitness Studios When you are ready to see and feel results, give us a call! Protege Fitness is a no judgement zone gy

At Protégé Fitness Studios, reinventing your life through health and fitness is possible. We believe in a transformation of the body, mind, and spirit. Our studio in Fridley, MN, welcomes those in all stages of their fitness journey, providing an open space for anyone looking to transform their health. You’ll go from exhausted to energized after just one of our cutting-edge fitness classes. Our classes are led by highly skilled trainers committed to helping you lead a happier, healthier life. With our support and education, you to can make your fitness journey a life-changing event. Take control of your journey by booking your first class today.

This is my grandbaby Lucy, she is three years old already, and the sweetest little girl! It’s time to register for the ...
08/14/2025

This is my grandbaby Lucy, she is three years old already, and the sweetest little girl!

It’s time to register for the 2025 annual Down Syndrome Awareness walk in Green Bay on October 11! Join us for a day of family fun and support Lucy by joining Lucy’s league, or just by donating to her team! 💙💛🦋 click the link to register or donate today! https://secure.qgiv.com/event/greenbay2025/register/form/registration

If you’re a busy mom in your 40s working to build muscle and lose fat...But you’ve stopped seeing changes on the scale, ...
06/29/2025

If you’re a busy mom in your 40s working to build muscle and lose fat...

But you’ve stopped seeing changes on the scale, —

You might not be getting the right “information” you need to support your body.

Because food isn’t just fuel…

It’s INFORMATION!

Every bite sends a signal to your body.

→ “Store fat” or “burn fat”
→ “Calm the system” or “trigger inflammation”
→ “Crave more” or “feel satisfied”

And when that message is coming from skipping meals, or random snacks all day...

The signal gets scrambled.

You don’t have to eat perfectly.

But you do need to be intentional about what you’re telling your body — because it’s always listening.

What no one tells you about hitting your first push-up?It usually doesn’t feel the way you thought it would.You’ll proba...
06/26/2025

What no one tells you about hitting your first push-up?

It usually doesn’t feel the way you thought it would.

You’ll probably get excited for a few minutes…

But you don’t hear a choir of angels.

You don’t become a whole new person overnight.

You just kind of go…

“Oh.”

Because the real transformation wasn’t the result itself.

It was:

✅ Believe - Build a strong mindset and the body will follow
✅ Discipline - Do it if you don't feel like it
✅ Secret - There is no secret...it's hard work and consistency

So when my clients say things like:

“I got my push-up… and I didn’t feel that different” —

I tell them: GOOD!

That means you didn’t just chase a result…

You became the kind of person who lives this way by DEFAULT.

That’s not a finish line.

Consistency...That’s a lifestyle.

That’s a new identity.

What’s one goal you hit that didn’t feel like you thought it would?

I didn’t become a good personal trainer when I got certified…Or even when I launched my first online program.It was when...
06/25/2025

I didn’t become a good personal trainer when I got certified…

Or even when I launched my first online program.

It was when I realized that most people already KNOW what to do…

But they’re stuck because they’re overwhelmed, burnt out, and feel like nothing ever works for them.

The truth is, I used to focus all my energy on giving people more “how-tos”…

💡 Meal plans
💡 Workout calendars
💡 Habit trackers

And thinking that would get the job done.

But what my clients ACTUALLY needed was…

✅ Permission to rest
✅ Accountability that didn’t feel like pressure
✅ Encouragement to trust their body instead of punishing it

So that’s what I focus on now: Helpinbusy women in their 40s & 50s build habits they can actually live with…

Because that’s what creates real results.

Drop a 🔥 if you’re here for the real-life version of health!

I’m not about to tell you to give up ice cream or tacos for the summer…But if you want to feel good AND enjoy your favor...
06/24/2025

I’m not about to tell you to give up ice cream or tacos for the summer…

But if you want to feel good AND enjoy your favorite foods, a few smart swaps can make a GIANT difference (without sucking out all the fun).

👉 Try one or two of these this week and see how you feel.

We love to talk about workouts.Supplements.Meal plans.Macros.And even sleep… BUT most people still treat it like an afte...
06/22/2025

We love to talk about workouts.

Supplements.

Meal plans.

Macros.

And even sleep… BUT most people still treat it like an afterthought!

Here’s what actually happens when you’re sleep-deprived:

👎 You crave more sugar
👎 Inflammation goes up
👎 Recovery drops
👎 Cortisol spikes
👎 And you feel like a zombie the next day

If your routine’s all over the place right now — start with sleep.

Everything else gets easier when you do.

A lot of people think you need hours at the gym to lose weight ⏱️Nope. Not even close.The truth is, it’s not about more ...
06/21/2025

A lot of people think you need hours at the gym to lose weight ⏱️

Nope. Not even close.

The truth is, it’s not about more time — it’s about using your time wisely.

That’s why I created my FREE "5 Quick Workouts for Fat Loss guide for busy women who want to get stronger in their 40s and beyond WITHOUT overhauling their whole schedule.

Inside, you’ll get:

✅ 5 quick workouts you can do in just 20–30 minutes
✅ Easy-to-follow plans, whether you’re at home or in the gym
✅ No nonsense, simple workouts that actually work
✅ Perfect for busy days when time is tight

These are my go-to workouts for clients when life feels full but they still want to stay consistent and keep moving toward their goals.

If you’re ready for workouts that fit your life (instead of taking it over)...

👉 Comment WORKOUT and I’ll send your free guide straight to your inbox!

Today looked like: 💻 responding to client check-ins in my pajamas # eating a protein bar while driving to a client 🏋️‍...
06/19/2025

Today looked like:

💻 responding to client check-ins in my pajamas
# eating a protein bar while driving to a client
🏋️‍♀️ Kettlebell swings because that is what I had time for

And guess what?

It still counts. 👏

One of the biggest things I try to help my busy clients understand is that…

There’s no “perfect day” to get the job done.

👉 There’s just life.

That means:

✅ Doing your best with the time and energy you have
✅ Not throwing the whole day out because you skipped a workout
✅ Learning to celebrate the small stuff

So if today felt like total chaos…

Join the club 😂

Keep showing up!

Tell me one totally unfiltered win from your day. I want to cheer you on 🎉

Ever finish a meal and still feel hungry?Like… you should be full, but you’re already thinking about what to eat next?We...
06/17/2025

Ever finish a meal and still feel hungry?

Like… you should be full, but you’re already thinking about what to eat next?

Well there’s actually a good reason this is happening…

It’s because some foods literally throw off the hormones that tell your brain “I’m full.”

So yes — you can eat an ENTIRE meal and still feel hungry afterwards.

If that sounds like you, this post explains what’s going on (and what to do instead).

👉 Follow for more real-life tips that actually help you feel good in your body without tracking every bite.

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, father figures, and strong men showing up with love, support, and consistency every ...
06/15/2025

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, father figures, and strong men showing up with love, support, and consistency every day — for the big things and the small things.

You matter more than you know.

Today, we celebrate you. 💙

A farmer walks out to his field, ready to harvest his crops…But there’s nothing there.No growth. No progress. Just dirt....
06/15/2025

A farmer walks out to his field, ready to harvest his crops…

But there’s nothing there.

No growth. No progress. Just dirt.

Then he remembers...

He barely planted any seeds. And didn’t water the ones he did.

We do this all the time with our health & fitness goals.

We want the results… but we skip the part where the habits get built.

Or we show up here and there —
and expect results that require showing up every day.

It doesn’t work like that.

We’re in “planting season” right now — so keep going!

This is where the change ACTUALLY happens.

📌 Needed to hear this today?

👉 What is going on outside of the gym?These are the check-ins I walk my clients through when things feel off — and they ...
06/14/2025

👉 What is going on outside of the gym?

These are the check-ins I walk my clients through when things feel off — and they make a bigger impact than you'd think.

Follow for more real-life tools that actually fit your busy schedule.

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Fridley, MN

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 12:30pm
3:30pm - 6:30pm
Tuesday 5:15am - 11am
4pm - 5:30pm
Wednesday 5:15am - 12:30pm
4pm - 6:30pm
Thursday 5:15am - 11am
4pm - 6:30pm
Friday 5:15am - 11am
Saturday 7am - 11am

Telephone

+17633002227

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