🏋️♀️💥 Gym Gains Retro
Lace up, warm up, and power through our sprint—celebrate the reps that lifted us, drop the dead‑weight, and keep the momentum rolling!
Template Columns
🏁 Kick‑off Moves
Identify fresh drills and habits to begin boosting our performance.
Base column: Start🛑 Drop the Weight
Pinpoint the heavy lifts and routines that are holding us back.
Base column: Stop🏆 Keep the Gains
Highlight the winning workouts we’ll keep in our training plan.
Base column: ContinueAbout this template
A high‑energy sprint retrospective that celebrates successes, drops obstacles, and builds on momentum using a gym‑themed framework.
When to use this template
Use when the team needs a motivating, action‑focused review after a fast‑paced sprint or when morale needs a boost.
How to facilitate
Begin with a quick ice‑breaker where everyone shares a one‑word feeling about the sprint to set the tone
In the Kick‑off Moves column, ask participants to write fresh ideas, new practices, or experiments they want to try in the next sprint
Move to Drop the Weight and have the team list any processes, blockers, or habits that slowed them down, encouraging concise statements
In Keep the Gains, capture the practices that delivered strong results and should become part of the regular workflow
Group similar items, vote on the top two in each column, and create concrete action items with owners and due dates before closing
Pro Tips
Use a timer for each column discussion to keep energy high and prevent over‑analysis
Encourage the use of emojis or short GIFs in virtual boards to keep the gym vibe lively
Assign a “spotter” to watch for dominant voices and ensure quieter team members contribute
FAQ
What if the team runs out of ideas for new Kick‑off Moves?
Prompt with specific cues like ‘one habit we tried this sprint that we want to expand’ or borrow ideas from previous retrospectives to spark fresh thoughts.
How do we handle strong disagreements on what to Drop the Weight?
Facilitate a brief discussion to surface the impact of each item, then use dot voting to prioritize the most critical blockers for immediate action.
Can this format work for a sprint that was mostly successful?
Yes—focus the Kick‑off Moves on incremental improvements and use Keep the Gains to reinforce what went well, keeping the session balanced and forward‑looking.
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At a glance
- Duration
45–60 min
- Team Size
4-12 people
- Columns
3 columns
- Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue
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