Let’s put it this way: You wouldn’t get into your vehicle in the morning with only three tires in good working order and expect to arrive safely and successfully at your destination. Guess what? It’s the same with achieving your goals related to health and fitness, especially weight loss. Think of each aspect of your […]
Inspiration and Poetry
Touched by an Angel Maya Angelou We, unaccustomed to courage exiles from delight live coiled in shells of loneliness until love leaves its high holy temple and comes into our sight to liberate us into life. Love arrives and in its train come ecstasies old memories of pleasure ancient histories of pain. Yet if […]
Recipe of the Month
Recipe of the month Curried Carrot Soup Serves four | Prep time 20 min | Total time: 40min Ingredients 2 tbs butter 1 cup chopped onion 2 tsp curry powder 2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 lbs carrots, […]
A Quick Tip for the Holidays
Holiday Tip Enjoy the holidays but understand that Thanksgiving is one day, not all month:) Same goes for December celebrations. Stick to your same good habits and it will save you a few extra pounds and a little less guilt come January. Honor yourself. This tip is courtesy of Becky Adams, one of ZenRock’s great clients. Have […]
ZenRock Staff Attends KCPQ13 Tweetup
On Friday, September 11th ZenRock Staff headed into the city to support KCPQ13 & the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters Burn Foundation. We were thrilled to support the cause and pleased to meet several outstanding members of our local community. Congrats and thank you to Lily Jang of KCPQ for organizing such a great […]
Side Effects of Training at ZenRock Fitness
It’s our responsibility to warn you of the common side effects associated with training at ZenRock. Before you embark on any health and fitness routine it’s important to know that the following, along with others (compliments from complete strangers, blissful sleep, restored youth) are bound to happen. Our clients at ZenRock routinely complain of the […]
Spotlight Exercise: Plank Pose
Benefits: Strengthens the upper body (including wrists) and strengthens/tones the core. Fitness Levels: Suitable for all levels. Beginners may modify by performing plank pose on knees first, and proceeding to full exercise as strength increases. Persons with carpal tunnel should not perform this exercise. Instructions: Begin in a prone table-top position with hands directly under […]
Portait of a Perfect Client
Personal trainers give their heart and soul to a client’s success. There are few things more disheartening that watching a client give less than his/her trainer. We definitely understand that training has to fit into a client’s life and they can only give so much. At the same time, when we work hard for something, […]
Water and Weight Loss
Water. The Earth in covered in it and your body is primarily composed of it but how does water relate to weight loss? You hear over and over that drinking 8 glasses a day is important (read on to hear the new rule) but why? 1) We always hear that when we don’t eat enough […]
Conquering Sugar Cravings
Do you suffer from afternoon sugar cravings? These cravings can deter your pursuit toward better health and a better body. There are some simple steps you can take to combat these cravings. Here are three. 1) Start your day with protein. Often times we eat traditional breakfast foods such as cereal, bagels, toast, oatmeal, etc. […]
Redmond Personal Training Studio Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
Redmond, WA, August 13, 2009: Celebrating their one-year anniversary of service, ZenRock Fitness continues to emerge as an industry leader in the Seattle area. Opening in the midst of economic decline and chaos, ZenRock Fitness has provided clients with an atmosphere of comfort and stability within their private training studio. ZenRock Fitness’ distinctive environment and […]
Why I Love ZenRock Fitness
Here is my confession: I love ZenRock Fitness! Originally, I sent in my resume on a whim. Unhappy where I was, I was looking for a change. My search for a new job was unaggressive. Fast forward through a conversation with Michael, an appointment set for an interview, all the prep work and everything about […]