At ZenRock Fitness, we see a lot of busy clients. On any given day, the studio is full of moms and dads, bosses and employees, volunteers, and humanitarians. There is a myriad of hobbies, interests, and recreational activities represented. A couple of things we find our clients all have in common are full schedules and […]
5 Reasons to Get Rid of Your Scale
Many clients who train with us say that they want to lose weight. While it is important to maintain a healthy weight, the number on the scale shouldn’t be your first priority. Here are five reasons why: 1. Your scale doesn’t measure your health. Nothing on your scale tells you how you’re doing against key […]
Make Exercise Fun Through Play!
It’s true, adults benefit from play! More gyms and trainers are incorporating play into their programs because research shows that grownups are never too old to reap the rewards of youthful movement. Play is all-important for a healthy aging process. There’s an abundance of rewards adults may reap through play: Reduces stress/worrying Increases endorphins/lifts mood/greater […]
Planning Your Physical Activities Using The FITT Principle
The FITT Principle can be used to help you understand how much to exercise and how hard you should be working when exercising throughout the week. FITT is an acronym for Frequency, Intensity, Type, and Time. FREQUENCY refers to how often you are doing physical activity. This is one of the measurable items to decide […]
Setting SMART Goals
Goal setting is an important factor to success. The purpose of goal setting is to direct thoughts, attention, and behavior. Creating a systematic plan and identifying or pre-planning for obstacles allows anyone to be prepared for their journey to success. You will be able to gain clarity of your motivation when you can visualize your […]
Don’t Quit, Pivot!
Raise your hand if your New Year’s resolutions list included health and wellness goals for 2022? Was getting more exercise on there? You’re not alone…us, too! If you aren’t satisfied with how you’ve been doing almost one month in, there’s no need to give up. Rather than quit, PIVOT! Mixing things up is a great […]
Workshop: Sound Bath
Please join us and the amazing Karen Berner at our Redmond studio for 90 minutes of sound healing with singing bowls and other instruments. This sound bath is healing for body, mind, and spirit. Come prepared to relax and let go of tension, anxiety, and whatever else may be bothering you. Please bring a yoga […]
Workshop: Self-Care & Self-Compassion
Please join us at our Redmond studio for the first in a series of Self-Care Sunday workshops with Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Jennifer Bainbridge. This workshop will cover the following: Personal barriers to self-care and self-compassion Exploring healthy ways to process emotions Creating and cultivating healthy habits Healthy versus unhealthy self-care, numbing Getting your “cup” […]
Integrating Physical Therapy Techniques in Personal Training Practices
Though personal training and physical therapy are two very different specialties, there is some overlap when it comes to helping clients improve their mobility. To better serve ZenRock’s clientele in achieving their fitness and overall wellness goals, our team recently sat down with Shawn Brenneman of Lake Washington Physical Therapy to discuss how to integrate […]
Autumn Soup Recipes
Autumn Vegetable Soup Recipe Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 medium leeks light green and white parts only, halved and sliced into half moons 1 large carrot coarsely chopped 1 large parsnip peeled and coarsely chopped 4 cloves garlic minced 1 cup butternut squash cut into 1″ cubes 4 cups low sodium vegetable stock 1 cup water 15 ounces low sodium fire roasted diced tomatoes 1 bay leaf 1 sprig fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried 1 tablespoon freshly chopped rosemary or 1 […]
Workshop Insights from Alexia
We recently welcomed Certified Health Coach, Alexia Caesar, to our studio for a health and nutrition workshop where she challenged participants to better understand their body and what it needs for prosperity. She provided helpful information about how to achieve optimal health through balance and wellness. The philosophy she follows is based off of 4 […]
Healthy Habits Workshop
Come meet Alexia Caesar from Healthy Habits by Alexia! She will be offering a one-hour workshop on how to form healthy habits and make them stick in your life. Alexia wants to challenge you to elevate above the status quo with your health by discovering the wisdom of the body and what it needs for […]