What is your focus for the New Year…eat right and exercise? We are all familiar with the advice to eat right and exercise. It may be the first thing we learn about what is required for good health. As we age and deal with different health issues, our perspective on this advice can change. I […]
A Hidden Benefit of Personal Training at ZenRock
Our clients come to us for help with a variety of health and wellness needs. Some of these needs include overall fitness, weight loss, stress management, and reprieve from pain. ZenRock’s trainers are skilled and knowledgable at assisting cilents in all these areas. However, there is a hidden benefit that is also extremely important…bone health! […]
Artwork from Ryan James Fine Arts
One thing that sets ZenRock Fitness studios apart from other local fitness facilities is the unique atmosphere we intentionally curate. From the warm colors of our walls to the decorative rugs, the attractive planters by our front doors, and the creative artwork you see displayed around the studios – it was all thoughtfully considered. We […]
Guest Post: The Importance of Focusing on Your Healthspan
Lifespan is the total years between birth and death. Healthspan is the years we live without disease. The average life expectancy (or lifespan) of a child born today in the US is 77 years. Advancements in science and medicine have doubled our lifespan over the past century by curing many early onset life threatening diseases. […]
Why You Should Eat 30 Different Plant Foods Weekly
Have you heard about the American Gut Project? It is a study that came out claiming people who ate 30 or more plants per week had a healthier gut microbiome than those who ate 10 or less. In simple terms, the gut microbiome refers to the good and bad bacteria and organisms in your large […]
Don’t Wait Until Winter
It has been a beautiful summer! It’s hard to believe fall is about to officially begin and that winter is around the corner. For those of you who are into winter sports, there’s an anticipation for the mountains to be covered in snow once again. While it may be a few more months, now is […]
Heidi is Back!
I am so excited to be back at ZenRock Fitness! For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Heidi Ellis and I previously worked at ZenRock in Redmond from six months after it opened in 2008 until 2017. In the last five years, I’ve been in and out a bit…but mostly home. […]
Return to Routine
Fall is in the air, pumpkin spice lattes are available in coffee shops, and the kids are back in school (woohoo!). One of our favorite things about the arrival of autumn is the return of routine. This is the perfect time to refocus on your fitness and wellness journey. ZenRock Fitness can help! One of […]
Guest Post: Creating a Health and Wellness Vision
As you enter the Fall season, how will you create and maintain your health and wellness goals? My name is Jill Veith, I am a Certified Health and Wellness Coach, specializing in behavior and lifestyle change. As the daylight recedes and schedules ramp up for the holidays, we know the difficult toll the seasonal changes […]
How to Find a Personal Trainer: 5 Ways to Find the Right Fit for You
In our last blog post, we discussed 5 Mistakes to Avoid when looking for a personal trainer. Now, we want to tell you about how to find the right fit for you. Finding the right personal trainer can be daunting. There are so many trainers out there claiming to be the best! Here are five […]
How to Find a Personal Trainer: 5 Mistakes to Avoid
There are several dos and don’ts when looking for a personal trainer. In this blog post, we discuss the don’ts. In the next post, we will share the dos. #1 Don’t pick a trainer with no experience. Experience is so important in knowing how to best serve each client with all the particulars of their […]
10 Reasons Why Personal Trainers Are Worth It
Are you thinking of finding a personal trainer but feel unsure if the time and financial commitments are worth it? We believe the benefits speak for themselves. In fact, that is why we are willing to offer a free training session to all new clients. Continue reading to learn 10 reasons why we think you […]