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Personal training blog in Seattle
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About this blog
The Eastlake Performance blog covers personal training topics relevant to Seattle athletes and fitness clients, including semi private training guides, sports performance training strategies, fat loss programming, injury rehabilitation, strength training fundamentals, and local fitness resources. Content is produced by Eastlake Performance coaches who have trained clients in Seattle, Capitol Hill, Eastlake, Queen Anne, Fremont, and Greater Seattle since 2017.
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Training
How to Squat Properly in Seattle: Step-by-Step Form, Common Mistakes, and Fixes
To squat properly, stand with feet about shoulder-width apart and toes turned slightly out, brace your core, bend at the hips and knees together…
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Training
Mobility vs. Flexibility in Seattle: Key Differences, Benefits, and How to Train Both
Flexibility is how far a muscle and its surrounding tissue can lengthen, usually measured passively. Mobility is your ability to actively move a…
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Training
Private vs. Semi-Private Personal Training in Seattle: Cost, Coaching, and Fit Compared
Private personal training gives you one coach's full attention for the entire session, which suits beginners, injury histories, and specific goals.…
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Training
Strength Training After 40 in Seattle: How to Start, What to Do, and Why It Matters
To start strength training after 40, train two or three times per week with full-body sessions built on squats, hinges, presses, rows, and carries.…
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Training
Strength Training for Beginners in Seattle: A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting and Progressing
Beginners should start strength training with two or three full-body sessions per week built around five movement patterns: squat, hinge, push…
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Training
Workout Schedule for Busy Professionals in Seattle: A Realistic Weekly Plan That Fits Your Calendar
The best workout schedule for busy professionals is three full-body strength sessions of 45 to 60 minutes per week, such as Monday, Wednesday, and…
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Training formats
Semi-Private Personal Training in Seattle
Semi private personal training in Seattle is a coaching format where two to four clients train simultaneously under one personal trainer, each…
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Sports performance
Sports Performance Training in Seattle
Sports performance training in Seattle at Eastlake Performance is a structured program designed to improve speed, power, strength, agility, and…
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Youth athletes
Personal Training and the Edge in Youth Athletes
Every young athlete goes to practice. They run the drills. They scrimmage. They do what the coach tells them…
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Sports performance
Athlete Improvement Programs for Peak Athletics
When it comes to reaching your highest potential in sports or fitness, having a clear, structured plan is essential. Whether you're training for a…
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Sports performance
Comprehensive Athlete Performance Evaluation: Unlocking Your Full Potential
When it comes to reaching your peak as an athlete, understanding where you stand is the first step. A comprehensive athlete performance evaluation…
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Sports performance
Convenient Virtual Athlete Training: Elevate Your Game from Anywhere
When it comes to improving athletic performance, convenience and quality often seem at odds. But what if you could have both? Virtual athlete…
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Training
Effective Tailored Training Programs for All Levels
When it comes to fitness, one size definitely does not fit all. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned athlete, having a tailored…
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Tracking
Fitness Tracking Apps for Smarter Training
Whether you are training for a marathon, trying to shed a few pounds, or just staying active, a tracking app can keep you motivated, organized and…
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Choosing a trainer
Is Hiring a Personal Trainer Worth It? Exploring Personal Trainer Benefits
When it comes to improving fitness, many of us wonder if hiring a personal trainer is truly worth the investment. I’ve been there myself, asking…
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Training
Personalized Custom Workout Plans for Better Results: Your Guide to Personalized Workout Design
When it comes to fitness, one size definitely does not fit all. I’ve learned that the key to making real progress is having a workout plan tailored…
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Injury & rehab
Proven Sports Injury Prevention Tips for Athletes
Injuries can sideline even the most dedicated athletes, but the good news is that many injuries are preventable. Whether you’re training for a…
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Choosing a trainer
Top Seattle Fitness Trainers for Your Fitness Journey
Embarking on a fitness journey can be exciting and challenging. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting to prioritize your health…
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Choosing a trainer
Top Seattle Fitness Trainers for Your Fitness Journey
Embarking on a fitness journey can be exciting and challenging. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting to prioritize your health…
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Sports performance
Virtual Athlete Training: Convenient Online Sports Performance Training Programs
When it comes to improving athletic performance, convenience and quality often seem at odds. But what if you could have both? As someone who’s…
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Training
Daily Fitness Routines: Daily Exercises to Stay Fit and Active
Staying fit and active is a goal many of us share, especially when life gets busy. I’ve found that incorporating daily fitness routines into my…
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Youth athletes
Unlocking Potential: The Benefits of Personal Training for Young Athletes
Every parent wants their child to succeed in sports, whether for fun, fitness, or future opportunities like NCAA scholarships. But youth athletics…
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Choosing a trainer
Choosing a Personal Trainer in Seattle
Every personal training client has different goals, personality preferences, fitness levels, and experience. It's important when setting out on a…
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Choosing a trainer
Seattle Personal Trainer Prices
How much is a personal trainer in Seattle?This is a common question for anyone in the market for a personal trainer in Seattle. Transplants from…
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Choosing a trainer
Should I Hire a Personal Trainer?
Hiring a personal trainer in Seattle can save you thousands of dollars by reducing injuries and money spent on fad diets/workout programs!
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Training
Stay Active with These 5 Daily Exercises
(Seattle’s Top Personal Trainers Approve!) If you live in Seattle, you know that life moves fast—whether you're leading a team, growing your…
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Training
No more counting crunches!
Planking and anti-rotational exercises have become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. These exercises help to build core…
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Training
The Variations of Rep Counting
Counting reps in sets is a common method used in weightlifting and resistance training. Research has shown that performing multiple sets of an…
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Injury & rehab
Nagging Knee's and Rehabilitation
Introduction: Knee injuries are a common problem for athletes, especially those who play sports that require sudden changes in direction, jumping…
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Nutrition
Importance of Hydration for Exercise
We all know water is essential for life and dehydration to the most extreme cases can cause death. There are also many liquids that we consume that…
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Training
5 Ways to Choose Your Fitness Goals
Before you start your fitness journey you should think about your goals. Here are 5 ways to help start you off on the right foot or the left
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Nutrition
Hydration and Human Performance
Hydration Risks Staying hydrated during activity is a broadly studied and well-known contributor of success. Studies have shown that just a 2%…
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Sports performance
Contact Sports and the Beautiful Mind
Autopsies of the brains found signs of CTE in 177, or 87 percent of all the football players in the study.
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