Authored by ZenRock Personal Trainer, Heidi Ellis | Check out Heidi’s bio to learn more about her! In our last blog, we talked a bit about smoothie nutrition. With so many ingredients, it can be overwhelming to take all the things out and put them away every time you want a smoothie. It is also […]
Scrumptious Smoothies, Part 1: For Health and Enjoyment
Authored by ZenRock Personal Trainer, Heidi Ellis | Check out Heidi’s bio to learn more about her! Let’s talk about smoothies! Smoothies are a great way to get a ton of nutrients quickly and on-the-go. However, not all smoothies are created equally. Often, smoothies found at retail chains are full of added ingredients and sugars. […]
Healthy Eating on a Budget
Authored by ZenRock Personal Trainer, Nick Ray | Check out Nick’s bio to learn more about him! We know how tough it can be to eat healthy in today’s world, especially with the high cost of food prices. But we’re here to tell you that eating well doesn’t have to break the bank! With a […]
Science Behind Exercise and its Effects on Mental Health
Authored by ZenRock Personal Trainer, Nick Ray | Check out Nick’s bio to learn more about him! We want to share some exciting news with you about the science behind exercise and its effects on mental health. You may already know that exercise offers a wide variety of physical benefits, such as increased cardiovascular health, […]
Mindfulness Meditation for Stress Management
Authored by ZenRock Personal Trainer, Nick Ray | Check out Nick’s bio to learn more about him! At ZenRock, our passion is helping people live their best lives. But with stress and anxiety levels on the rise, it’s more difficult than ever to find ways to manage our mental well-being. That’s why we want to […]
The Importance of Sleep for Health
Authored by ZenRock Personal Trainer, Nick Ray | Check out Nick’s bio to learn more about him! At ZenRock, we understand that life can get busy. It’s critical to take a step back and focus on the importance of getting enough sleep for your overall health. Although everyone knows sleep is necessary, not everyone realizes […]
10 Simple Habits for a Healthier Lifestyle
Authored by ZenRock Personal Trainer, Nick Ray | Check out Nick’s bio to learn more about him! Here at ZenRock, we’re all about helping people lead healthier, happier lives. One of the simplest ways to get there is through the power of habits! They shape our daily routines and determine our overall health and wellness, […]
Guest Post: Your Focus for the New Year
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
Authored by ZenRock Personal Trainer, Heidi Ellis | Check out Heidi’s bio to learn more about hher! 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 […]