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 […]
Self-Defense Workshop
Please join us for a self-defense workshop at our Redmond studio on Saturday, August 20th, at 1PM. The workshop will be led by Craig Hanaumi, a police officer with the Bellevue Police Department. Craig has 19 years of law enforcement experience with two police departments. During his career, he has received accolades including the commanders […]
ZenRock Welcomes Green Door Sound Bath
We are excited to welcome Danica Eakman of Green Door Sound Bath to ZenRock’s Bellevue Studio on Saturday, August 27th, at 2PM! Please join us for this therapeutic and healing experience as Danica curates soothing and relaxing sounds from her crystal bowls. Register Online Here Here is some information about Danica and her practice: Hi! […]
Self-Control with “Bad” Foods
Every day we are faced with temptations. There is no escaping the all-out media blitz on our senses. Everywhere we turn, we are told that the food item being pushed on us is sweet, delicious, crunchy, salty, and basically, something that cannot be missed! We spend an endless amount of time agonizing about whether we […]
6 Hidden Perks of Hiring a Personal Trainer
There are many well-known benefits to hiring a personal trainer. Some of these include providing accountability and support, making sure your form is correct, helping you set achievable goals, and motivating you to stay the course. However, there are also some lesser-known benefits that we’d like to make you privy to! Here are six hidden […]