The historic Novelty Hill area was purchased by the Weyerhaeuser logging company in the early 20th century and development has grown dramatically since. Soon Redmond Ridge was born; a bustling community with modern charm and accessible wilderness.
April 2025 marked the newest addition to the Ridge: Progressive Performance! As the first small group training space in the neighborhood PP is excited to join the community, and we’ve seen that excitement reflected in our growing member community.
A Brief History of Redmond Ridge
Traveling through Novelty Hill was a tough journey on minimally developed roads only frequented by hardy timbermen. That natural spirit lives on today through the surrounding Evans Creek and Redmond Watershed reservations, alongside hundreds of park acres nearby. Everything you see today didn’t come about overnight, and was marked with controversy.
Initial development was resisted by locals and legal backlash traveled all the way to the state supreme court. The Puget Sound Growth Hearing Board had to make a ruling on the matter and sided with developers Quadrant (Weyerhaeuser’s development subsidiary) allowing for the plan to move forward. Single family homes, townhomes, and an elementary school formed the initial Redmond Ridge community in 1998, with retirement community Trilogy following soon after.
Combined with the modern Marketplace, extensive trails, and growing businesses, Redmond Ridge has turned into a wonderful community many call home. Progressive Performance is honored to bring our excitement for strength and health to this community and get to know our neighbors!
A Briefer History of Our Gym
Our story starts in Woodinville over 10 years ago when owner Jimmy McCurry saw an opportunity to bring the community together through fitness. Comprehensive, hands-on development of coaches has been the backbone of the team here and we see the effect of that every day. Hundreds of members have gained strength, lost weight, and improved overall health with comprehensive guidance. Here at PP we also have a love for powerlifting and house an amazing team of competitors and record holders as well!
How Gyms Benefit their Community
The community benefits of a gym like Progressive Performance go in both directions. Public gyms promote mental wellbeing, physical health, and social connections within a community and can directly elevate your quality of life. A place to motivate yourself and track consistent progress is a powerful tool to increase confidence and make positive changes.
On top of the mental and social benefits, increasing muscle mass and improving strength are the most important factors in staying healthy. Sarcopenia is the condition associated with loss of muscle mass and greatly reduces quality of life. Increased fall risk, reduced bone density, and physical inability are all directly improved through strength training so it’s important to stay active. Having a gym close by helps you do just that!
Our Redmond Ridge Neighbors
The gym is only one part of a prosperous community space, so let’s introduce our Marketplace neighbors! From vibrant tacos at Los Chilangos (https://loschilangos.com/redmond-redmond-los-chilangos-locations) to furry checkups at Loyal Companion Animal Care (https://www.loyalcompanionanimalcare.com) you’ll find anything you need at the Marketplace stores.
Drop your grandkids off at Brightonview Montessori (https://www.brightonview.net/) or take them for some training at Trinity Martial Arts (https://www.trinitymartialarts.net/). Progressive Performance is also excited to join FTG Physical Therapy (https://ftgphysicaltherapy.com/) in helping the community stay active and healthy. Working together as businesses, everyone can have an elevated service and better empower the area as a whole.
We are more than excited to join our neighbors and help Redmond Ridge get stronger! Help share our excitement by checking out the beautiful neighborhood, local businesses, and coming in for a consultation as your first step.
Growing Towards the Future
A strength training facility can bring many positive benefits for a community, and clearly a community like Redmond Ridge has many positive things to reflect back. The outgoing history of settlers and development in the face of adversity is tangible here. Even in the brief period since opening, we have seen a small army of dedicated, encouraging people getting stronger every day.
From complete beginners to former training enthusiasts, getting this community lifting has been a fulfilling journey and we can’t wait to keep it going. See you at your next session!
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