During the past three years, I have been fortunate enough to be surrounded by an amazing number of parents and caregivers that seamlessly take care of multiple children, pets and households. We all manage to juggle jobs, practice schedules, meals, play dates, ball games, doctor’s appointments, bills, home repairs and a small attempt at a […]
Spring is almost here!
With spring approaching sooner than later (thank goodness) it is a time of rebirth. During New Year’s we all try to start thinking about things we would like to change but it seems hard to execute in the dreary days of January and February. Yet in March, we see life changing all around us in […]
Keeping Gratitude in the Attitude
Welcome back from your Thanksgiving weekend! We hope that you all enjoyed a wonderful weekend with loved ones and were able to truly celebrate all you are thankful for. As we enter into the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we encourage everyone to keep gratitude in the attitude. 🙂 Gratitude unlocks the fullness […]
Popular Myths Explained: Does muscle turn to fat?
As the holiday season approaches and workouts start taking the backseat to parties and shopping we often hear one of the top concerns and top myths of the fitness industry: If I stop working out I’m scared that my muscle will turn to fat. Note: Those recently granted 3 wishes by a Genie or holding […]
Balancing the Necessary Elements of Wellness
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, […]