How to Get Started at Percheron Fitness: Your First 90 Days

Justin Potter
7 days ago
4 min read

Most gyms toss you into the deep end and hope you figure it out.

That’s not how we operate.

Getting healthier requires structure, coaching, and a plan. Whether you’re a complete beginner, a former athlete, or someone who’s simply tired of starting over, you deserve a proven path that takes the guesswork out of getting in shape.

At Percheron Fitness, that path is your First 90 Days.

This is how you get started.

This is how you build momentum.

This is how you finally see results that stick.

Step 1: Book Your No-Sweat Intro (Day 0)

No workouts. No pressure. No sales pitch.

You sit down with a coach and talk about your goals, your background, your schedule, and what’s held you back in the past. More importantly, we figure out what kind of training will actually work for your real, everyday life. By the end of this conversation, you’ll know exactly what your first 90 days should look like.

The goal of Day 0: Clarity. Confidence. A customized plan.

Step 2: OnRamp or Foundations (Days 1–14)

Build skill. Build confidence. Build connection.

Your first two weeks depend on the training path you choose:

If you’re starting Group Training → you’ll complete what we call OnRamp before heading into our Group classes.
If you’re starting Private or Semi-Private Training → OnRamp is built into your first few sessions.

Regardless of the track, this is where you and your coach start building a real working relationship. During OnRamp, your coach will:

Learn how you move
Identify your natural movement patterns
Assess mobility, stability, and positions
Work through every main movement that shows up in our strength and conditioning program
Teach you how to scale and modify movements based on ability and comfort
Address previous injuries, limitations, or hesitations
Build a training baseline that supports your long-term progress

OnRamp isn’t an “intro workout.” It’s a personalized assessment and teaching phase designed to help you step into training with confidence.

You’ll walk away knowing:

How to squat, hinge, press, pull, lunge, and carry safely
How to use kettlebells, dumbbells, barbells, rowers, bikes, and bodyweight movements
What good technique feels like
How to adjust weights, reps, or intensity for your level

And your coach walks away knowing:

How to coach you
What cues you respond to
How to design progressions
Where you need strength, mobility, or conditioning work
What path will help you succeed long-term

The goal of Days 1–14: Education. Trust. Movement confidence. A strong foundation for Group or Private Training.

Step 3: Start Training in the Gym (Weeks 3–6)

This is where you settle in and build consistency.

Once you complete OnRamp, you begin your actual training path. This isn’t just about “joining classes.” It’s about entering a structured coaching environment designed for long-term success. During Weeks 3–6, you will:

Train in a supportive, coached environment
Learn how to modify workouts to your level
Improve strength, conditioning, and technique
Build new habits around showing up consistently
Start feeling better, moving better, and sleeping better
See the first signs of meaningful progress

Even if you’re new.

Even if you’re out of shape.

Even if you’ve never been consistent before.

Your coach is with you every step.

The goal of Weeks 3–6: Consistency. Confidence. Momentum.

Step 4: Your First Check-In (Week 6)

Review. Adjust. Strengthen your plan.

At the 6-week mark, you and a coach touch base for your first check-in. This is where we make sure your plan is aligned, effective, and personalized. We look at:

How you’re feeling
What’s improving
What might need adjustment
What your schedule realistically allows
Any obstacles that have shown up
What to focus on for the next phase

The target isn’t perfection.

It’s alignment with your goals.

The goal of Week 6: Realignment. Accountability. Clear direction for what comes next.

Step 5: Targeted Training + Personal Goal Work (Weeks 6–12)

You’re no longer “getting started.” You’re training now.

Weeks 6–12 are where things begin to feel real and sustainable. You’ll:

Increase strength
Improve conditioning
Build healthier habits outside the gym
Learn how to fuel your body for performance
Work toward personal goals
Stay connected to your coach for accountability and adjustments

This is where your identity starts shifting from “I’m trying to get healthy” to “I’m becoming the person who trains, eats, and lives with purpose.”

The goal of Weeks 6–12: Progress. Ownership. Identity shift.