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 […]
Philosophy
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 […]
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 […]
Why I Train Early in the Morning
Before the sun comes up and the emails begin, I am in the gym. The alarm vibrates at 4:30am and I spend the next 20 minutes listening to the sounds of the morning. The house is silent except for the soft snoring of our dog and the espresso machine beginning its morning cycle. In my […]