The Reset: My Journey with The Level Up! Arena’s Fitness Coaching Program
Hi, I’m Joshua Marron, owner and head coach of The Level Up! Arena. Today, I’m stepping into the client’s shoes to take on The Level Up! Arena’s Ultimate Edition, aiming to crush my personal health and fitness goals.
We are calling this “Project Legacy.” It’s not just about building my own health and fitness legacy; it’s about showcasing the life-changing power of The Level Up! Arena’s fitness coaching program.
What Project Legacy Involves:
Project Legacy is a transparent, week-by-week documentation of my journey:
- A full run of The Level Up! Arena – Ultimate Edition.
- Executed by a real client (me, Joshua Marron).
- Coached by an AI Coach (programmed by me, with Human Coach oversight).
- Documented publicly, every step of the way.
This is not:
- A special elite program.
- A harder version of the program.
- A transformation gimmick.
This is the exact same program you would get if you signed up for coaching with The Level Up! Arena. The only differences are that I’m relying on an AI model as my coach, and the entire process will be 100% transparent. You’ll see every high, every low, every bit of progress, and every setback.
The Difference: AI Coaching vs. Real Human Coaching
I programmed the AI model using my own coaching methods, but it has limitations. An AI coach can’t adjust on the fly, show empathy, or proactively help when a client struggles. If you stop showing up in an AI environment, no one checks in.
Even with programming the AI model myself, it still requires heavy monitoring for consistency and accuracy, which is why when you sign up at The Level Up! Arena, you’ll work directly with a real-life coach throughout your entire program. Know this, if you are a client of The Level Up! Arena and you ghost us, we’ll be there to check in on you.
Starting My Journey: Character Classes & Goal Setting
Every client at The Level Up! Arena starts by completing health history forms and choosing a “character class.” This helps us tailor your coaching from the start, focusing on the areas that matter most to you and then build your custom plan from that foundation.
As a former Obstacle Course Racer, I considered the “Obstacle Reaver” class to get back into it after an injury. I also wanted to transform my body like a “Barbell Titan.” Luckily, The Level Up! Arena offers hybrid classes. I chose the “Hybrid Warrior.”
Here’s a look at the classes I considered:
Hybrid Warrior
(Obstacle Reaver + Barbell Titan)
This class is for those ready for any challenge. The Hybrid Warrior blends strength training program elements with endurance, perfect for crushing obstacle races. Your plan includes hybrid conditioning, functional lifting, and tough endurance work. Think deadlifts, sleds, trail runs, and grip work.
Focus: OCR Training, Strength Training
Elements: Functional, Cardio, Bodyweight, Endurance, Nutrition
Support: Mindset / Recovery
Barbell Titan
Forged in discipline, the Barbell Titan masters iron. Their power comes from consistent, focused strength training program work, set by set, rep by rep.
Focus: Strength Training
Elements: Functional, Nutrition
Support: Cardio, Bodyweight, OCR, Endurance
Obstacle Reaver
The Obstacle Reaver thrives in challenging environments. They are sprinters, climbers, and resilient hybrid warriors built for chaos.
Focus: OCR Training
Elements: Functional, Strength, Cardio, Bodyweight, Endurance
Support: Nutrition, Mindset / Recovery
After choosing my class, I’ll have a one-on-one chat with my coach to fine-tune my goals and any events I’m training for. Then comes the tough part: providing my “Before” stats and images. It’s never easy to face your current condition, but it’s crucial for several reasons:
- Track Progress: Change can feel slow. Comparing Week X to Week 1 helps you see how far you’ve come, keeping you motivated.
- Celebrate Achievement: A record of your start and end points creates a powerful contrast. The pride and excitement of your accomplishments will be undeniable.
My Long-Term Fitness Goals
I’m undertaking Project Legacy not only to prove The Level Up! Arena’s methods but also to tackle some massive bucket list goals over the next 10-12 years:
- Spartan Trifecta Weekend (Three races: 5K, 10K and 21K in two days)
- Spartan Ultra (30+ miles)
- Marathon
- Tough Mudder Infinity
- Ultramarathon (50+ miles)
- Ironman Triathlon event (2.4 mile swim; 112 mile bike; 26.2 mile run)
- World’s Toughest Mudder
- Ultramarathon (100+ miles)
- Badwater 135 (135 mile race from Death Valley, California to Mount Whitney, California)
I’m excited to share this publicly and demonstrate that joining The Level Up! Arena means committing to sustainable, lifelong change.
A Second Attempt at Project Legacy
Full disclosure: this is actually attempt number two. The original version grew too large in scope while I was recovering from an injury, earning three new certifications, and building a website and business from scratch. I simply overcommitted.
Now, my back is better (though I’m careful with a bulging disc), the website and business models are established, and I’m not adding any more certifications during Project Legacy. Data capture will be more streamlined and focused this time. It will still be fully transparent, but we won’t delve into every nuance of my coaching program each week.
I’m nervous to reveal so much, but I know growth happens in uncomfortable spaces. We all have a “Before” state we’re not proud of. Project Legacy isn’t just about my goals; it’s about showing that a “Leveled Up” life is possible for anyone willing to follow the map. I’ll share the raw data and real struggles weekly. I hope my transparency sparks your own reset, whatever that looks like for you.
Project Legacy officially kicks off on February 1st, 2026. The Onboarding section will be completed and posted by February 1st, 2026 with data and starting photos! Bookmark the Project Legacy Hub so you can follow along!
Joshua
