Paragon Training Center

The holiday countdown is officially on, and we are throwing a massive double celebration! Skip the stress of crazy big-box lines and shipping delays, and join us for our festive winter market and celebration.

Saturday, November 28th (Small Business Saturday)
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Paragon Training Center (1209 McHenry Ave, Suite A — parking in the back)

Four years of sweat, strength, and an incredible community call for a major milestone celebration. For the very first time since opening our doors, we are throwing an official anniversary bash for the gym, and we are turning the training floor into a festive Winter Market.

Whether you need to cross off a few things on your holiday shopping list or just want to toast to the community, we have you covered. Come discover incredible local vendors and find something truly memorable:

The Perfect Finds: Score unique holiday stocking stuffers and pick up that perfect, one-of-a-kind special gift for your special someone.

The Lineup: Browse rows of handmade jewelry & crafts and fresh apparel.

Ink & Wellness: Get a fresh mini tattoo right on-site, pick up exclusive massage gift certificates for holiday relaxation, and enjoy a massive spread of delicious, fresh baked goods.

The W**e Bar: We are setting up a fully stocked w**e bar so you can sip, celebrate, and toast to four years of Paragon while you stroll and browse.

Paragon is a small business built on supporting other small businesses. This facility wouldn’t be what it is today without your incredible trust and dedication, so let’s make our very first official anniversary party unforgettable.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and let’s show our local creators some massive love. See you all there!

PARAGON IS LOCKING THE DOORS ON HOLIDAY SLIP-UPS. 🔒🔥

Let’s be completely honest. The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve are the absolute hardest time of the year to stay consistent. It is so easy to fall into the “all-or-nothing” holiday trap and say, “I’ll just restart in January.”
Not this year. Not at Paragon.

With our upcoming indoor market, the intensive strength workshop rolling hard, and our massive 6-week cardio reset program kicking off for 2027, there is too much momentum built up to slide backward now.

This challenge is about keeping our entire community anchored. I want to make sure absolutely no one gets left behind and our gym stays completely in the game during the holidays so we can transition into the new year stronger than ever.

We are launching the Paragon 31-Day December Accountability Challenge running from Tuesday, December 1st through Thursday, December 31st.

MAKE NO MISTAKE: THIS IS NOT A WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE. 🚫📉
It is all about accountability. The number on the scale doesn’t matter here. This is a pure test of discipline, grit, and routines.

This is about staying the course, showing up to the gym, being consistent, and refusing to miss your baseline targets. You will accrue points daily, execute the unglamorous details, and put in extra work when it counts the most.

And to keep the stakes incredibly high, we are putting cold, hard cash on the line. 💰

We are officially looking for an established local coffee cart to partner with and take over the front lounge space right inside our doors!

Paragon is a highly caffeinated gym, and we want to bring premium, top-tier coffee directly to our incredible community.

If you run a mobile coffee cart business and are looking for a high-visibility footprint right on McHenry Avenue, this is your sign.

We are flexible on the schedule to start—whether you want to set up once a week for a high-volume specialty day or scale up to three times a week, we can make it work for your business.

The Setup & The Perks:
* Prime Location: You will be set up right by the front door inside our 5,000 sq. ft. facility, giving you direct visibility from McHenry Avenue and front-row parking for quick grab-and-go traffic.
* Open to the Public & Gym: You can open your setup to the general public as well as our internal gym community during our active business times.
* Full Access: You will have dedicated access to the gym during both our operating and non-operating hours. This means you can capture our high-energy morning and evening member rushes, and keep the doors open to serve commuters and neighborhood foot traffic during our midday break.
* Plug & Play: Stop the daily grind of loading, unloading, and fighting the weather. Your setup stays secure, locked, and climate-controlled indoors.
* Built-In Customer Base: Instant access to a captive, health-conscious fitness community that loves to support local small businesses.

We want to collaborate with a local small business that takes their craft as seriously as we take our training. Whether you want to add a high-traffic stop to your current mobile rotation or establish your very first public home base in Modesto, let’s talk.

How to Apply:
Slide into our DMs or email us directly to chat about layout space, electrical needs, and flexible pricing structures. Let’s build something massive together.

Thank you all for showing up, donating, and absolutely kicking ass today!

Thanks to your incredible energy and generosity, we raised $217 through drop-ins and donations, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to The Chemo Crew.

Your support helps provide vital resources for cancer patients right here in our community. If you joined us today, don’t forget to grab one of the excellent gift bags available for everyone as a thank you for being a part of this special day.

💖 Stronger Together for a Cause
• Total Raised: $217 for The Chemo Crew
• The Vibe: High energy, pink gear, and community strength
• Next Steps: If you couldn’t make it to the workout but still want to support, you can reach out directly to find out how to contribute to the cause. We will be collecting donations all next week!

Thank you again for proving that this community shows up when it matters most

Big news, Modesto! I am celebrating FOUR YEARS of being in business, and I’m throwing a Winter Market party to celebrate! ❄️ 🎁

Running a small business for four years is a huge milestone, but my history in this gym runs even deeper. I have been in this very special space for almost 10 years now—four of those years proudly operating as Paragon. Looking around, I am incredibly moved by the fact that many of you who are still here training today were right here with me back then. You have stayed in this special space through it all, and I am forever grateful to have built that kind of lasting trust. If you have ever stepped foot in this gym please come celebrate with us! Every person who has supported Paragon is why it’s still standing strong!

I am deeply honored that you trust me to guide you on your health and fitness journeys. In today’s world, I know that choosing where to spend your hard-earned money is a big decision. I never take it for granted when you choose to make this gym a part of your monthly budget. Thank you for investing in me, just as I invest in you.

To say the biggest thank you possible, I am bringing everyone together for my Winter Market at Paragon Training Center! 🎄✨

As a small business owner, I know how important it is to support our own. This Saturday is all about shopping small and shopping local—Paragon is a small business proudly supporting other small businesses!

We have an amazing lineup of local vendors, and every single one of them has donated a prize to a huge market raffle you won’t want to miss! Plus, Paragon will have its very own open w**e bar running throughout the event to keep the celebration flowing!

🍷✨ Come out, grab a glass, support local shops, and celebrate this major milestone with the Paragon family.

📍 Where: Paragon Training Center (Indoors!)
📅 When: Saturday, November 28, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Admission is free, so bring your friends, your family, and your festive spirit. Let’s toast to four years of Paragon, a decade in this special space, and many more to come! 🥂 💪

Strength in Unity: Our Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser is Next Saturday! 🎀🏋️‍♀️

Get ready to show up and show out for an incredible cause at Paragon!

Next Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM, we are turning the gym pink for a special charity workout. Every single dollar from our guest drop-ins will be donated directly to The Chemo Crew right here in Modesto to support local cancer patients.

Whether you’re a regular or checking us out for the first time, come ready to challenge yourself, sweat, and stand together with our community.

🗓️ Event Details

• When: Next Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

• Where: Paragon (1209 McHenry Ave, Suite A, Modesto, CA)

• The Workout: Expect a high-intensity workout kicking off with a 2-mile buy-in!

• Cost: $10 minimum donation for guest drop-ins (100% goes to The Chemo Crew).

• Dress Code: Show up in any shade of pink!
Spaces are limited! DM us right now to reserve your workout spot! Let’s pack the house, crush this workout, and make a real difference together. See you on the floor!

❄️ Four Years. One Community. Let’s Celebrate! ❄️

Four years ago, Paragon was just a spark of an idea in my head. Today, because of your trust, support, and dedication, it is a thriving fitness community! Many of you who have been around know that Paragon has been more than just a thought for over 4 years and have been with me for more than a decade and holding strong… Your trust means everything to me. Thank you for believing in my vision. Thank you for sticking around and telling everyone about this amazing space! XO

To celebrate this huge 4-year milestone, I am opening the doors and inviting everyone to join the party.

This is my massive thank you to you for standing by me throughout the years. I truly could not have built this amazing family without your incredible support!

And since I love supporting our own, I am celebrating Small Business Saturday by hosting a wonderful Winter Market featuring other incredible local small businesses.

Come shop small, support local, and celebrate big!

The Details:
• 📅 Date: Saturday, November 28th
• ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• 📍 Location: 1209 McHenry Ave, Suite A (Inside Paragon Training Center)

Bring your friends, your family, and your best energy. Let’s celebrate how far we’ve come and lift up our local community together

Check the comment section for the tagged vendors! Come support! Come hang out!

Inside the Iron: The 8-Week Advanced Strength Workshop

Many of you are already familiar with my strength workshops, and you know exactly what they deliver. This isn’t our first run, and the track record speaks for itself. These workshops are specifically built to prime you for hitting huge PRs, building serious mass, leaning out, and getting incredibly strong.
I have personally run through this exact program a few times over the course of a few years. I can tell you firsthand that the ending outcome of how strong you get when you give 110% is pretty incredible.
To maintain an elite coaching environment, this upcoming intensive is strictly capped at 6 individuals.

Key Details

• Start Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
• End Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2026
• Duration: 8 Weeks
• Schedule: Weekly Sunday coaching sessions + 8 weeks of specialized programming.

Mandatory Participation Criteria

Because this is an advanced, high-level curriculum, slots are not open to the general public. To participate, you must meet the following requirements:
• Minimum 2 Years of consistent, structured strength training or powerlifting experience.
• Proficiency in the Big Three: You must already possess a solid baseline technique in the Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift.
• No Active Injuries: You must be physically cleared to handle high-percentage loading and heavy volumes.
• Unmatched Commitment: Accountability is non-negotiable. You must commit to the Sunday sessions and your mid-week independent programming.

The 8-Week Blueprint

• Weeks 1–4: Biomechanical Optimization & Hypertrophy Base | We dissect your leverages, fix your sticking points, and build functional muscle mass using high-yield accessory work.

• Weeks 5–8: Absolute Strength & Peak Cycle | We shift to high-intensity, low-rep neural loading, teaching you how to handle max efforts, manage central nervous system fatigue, and safely smash personal records during PR week.

How to Apply

We are looking for the right six lifters who are ready to put in the work and build a highly motivated training environment.
DM us right now to inquire about pricing, vetting criteria, and to claim your application spot.

Meet the vendors joining us for Paragon’s 4th Anniversary Winter Market!

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This Small Business Saturday, November 28th, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, we are transforming our space into a festive holiday market.

We have brought together 25 incredible local businesses, makers, and creators so you can get all your holiday shopping done in one stop.

Anniversary Market Raffle:

Every single one of our 25 vendors is donating an item to our official Market Raffle! This is your chance to win some incredible local goods while supporting our community.

Here is a sneak peek at who you can shop and support:

Handmade Jewelry & Fine Art

Discover unique, handcrafted statement pieces, delicate everyday jewelry, and creative prints from local artists perfect for gifting.

Fresh Baked Goods & Holiday Sweets

Fuel your shopping with artisanal treats, gourmet holiday cookies, and locally made confections.

Crafts, Wellness & Stocking Stuffers

Find everything from hand-poured seasonal candles and organic skincare to unique, curated gifts that make the perfect stocking stuffers.

Featured Event Experiences:

• Open Spiced W**e Bar: Enjoy a complimentary warm drink while you browse the market.

• Mini Tattoos: Get fresh ink to commemorate the day from our guest tattoo artist.

• Winter Photo Shoots: Grab a professional holiday or winter-themed photo session.

• Local Food Trucks: Grab dinner or a bite to eat right outside the gym.

Skip the giant retail stores this year and support the creators who make our community thrive. Grab a friend, sip some spiced w**e, enter the raffle, and come celebrate four years of Paragon!

Location: 1209 McHenry Ave Suite A
Time: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM