Why Testing Week Matters at a Real Gym
At Ownit Rx, we don’t do random workouts. We don’t train for the sake of training. We train for progress—and progress starts with testing.
That’s why every few months, we run a Testing Week.
It’s not about ego. It’s about clarity.
Testing week is your checkpoint. A chance to see what’s working, what’s not, and how far you’ve come.
What Is Testing Week?
Testing week is a structured, intentional part of the training cycle. We build toward it over time—then use it to assess key performance metrics like:
Strength: Squat, Deadlift, Bench, Press
Conditioning: Row, Bike, Sled, AMRAPs
Bodyweight: Pull-Ups, Push-Ups, Dips
Functional Capacity: Carries, Holds, Loaded Work
It’s not just about maxing out. It’s about measuring what matters.
Why Good Gyms Test
A good gym doesn’t just make you tired. It makes you better. And if you’re not testing, you’re guessing.
1. Data Drives Progress
Testing gives us clear feedback: what’s improved, what needs work, and how to adjust your next training cycle. It’s how we tailor programs for the group—and the individual.
2. Purpose Fuels Training
Knowing you’ve got a test coming creates urgency. You show up different. More focused. More disciplined. You train with a target—not just through the motions.
3. Progress You Can See
We track everything in SugarWOD so you can watch your numbers climb over time. Whether it’s a 10-lb PR, an extra pull-up, or shaving 30 seconds off your row—it’s real, visible progress.
4. Mindset Shifts
Testing pushes your limits—and your mindset. It teaches resilience under pressure. It reveals who you are when it gets hard. That kind of growth goes way beyond the gym.
How We Run Testing Week at Ownit Rx
We don’t throw you into testing week cold. Every training block is designed to help you peak at the right time.
Our coaches are with you every step of the way:
Dialing in form
Helping choose the right weights
Coaching you through every lift and every test
Making sure you walk in with a plan—and walk out with results
And when the numbers go up? We celebrate. Because that’s not just a lift—it’s a marker of consistency, effort, and ownership.
What Happens After Testing?
This is where most gyms drop the ball.
At Ownit Rx, we use your testing data to shape your next cycle. We find the gaps, attack the weaknesses, and raise the standard. That's how we keep you moving forward and avoid plateaus.
Final Thought
Most gyms chase sweat. We chase truth.
Testing week is about finding out where you are—so we can build where you want to go.
Let’s stop guessing. Let’s start owning.
Welcome to Testing Week.
– Coach Fabien