Bellevue has no shortage of gyms. Big-box chains, boutique studios, apartment fitness rooms. Access to equipment has never been the problem. The problem is that walking into a room full of machines does not tell you what to do, how heavy to go, or whether any of it is moving you toward what you actually…
You are out there running the drills. Twenty minutes in, you are the one who needs the water break, not the ten-year-olds. You laugh it off, but you noticed. Your kid noticed too. You have built a career, a family, a life that works. You are the guy people count on. So the fact that…
If you have looked into weight loss medication at all, you have run into two names: semaglutide and tirzepatide. They show up under brand names like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound. People use them interchangeably in conversation, but they are not the same drug, and the differences are worth understanding before you start. Here is…
Step on a regular scale and you get one number. It goes up, it goes down, and it tells you almost nothing about what is actually happening in your body. An InBody scan tells a much better story. It breaks your weight into muscle, fat, and water, so you can see whether the work you…
If you only understand one principle about getting stronger, make it this one. Progressive overload is the idea behind every good strength program, and it is the reason some people keep improving for years while others stay stuck. The concept is simple. Applying it well is where a coach earns their keep. What progressive overload…
GLP-1 medications like semaglutide have helped a lot of people lose significant weight. But the question we hear most often is the one that really matters: what happens when you stop? The honest answer is that without the right habits in place, a lot of the weight can come back. Here is why, and how…
If you are a woman over 40, strength training is one of the best things you can do for your body, and it is probably not what you think it is. This is not about getting bulky or spending hours doing cardio. It is about building muscle that protects your metabolism, your bones, and your…
If you have been thinking about personal training in Redmond, you probably have a picture in your head of what it looks like. Some of that is right, some of it might surprise you. Here is what actually happens when you train with a coach at Sasquatch Strength, and how to get started without overthinking…
Protein is the one nutrition topic almost everyone gets wrong, usually by eating too little. If you are training hard and want to build muscle, protein is what turns that work into results. So how much do you actually need? Here is a simple answer you can use today. The number that matters For building…
GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide can help people lose weight when other approaches have stalled. But there is a catch that does not get talked about enough. When you lose weight quickly, some of what you lose is muscle, not just fat. Losing muscle makes you weaker, slows your metabolism, and can leave you…
If you live in Redmond and you are comparing gyms, Orangetheory has probably come up. It is popular, the workouts are fun, and the format is easy to follow. But if your real goal is to get strong and change your body composition, it is worth understanding how it compares to strength-focused coaching. Here is…
If you live in Sammamish and you want to get stronger, lose some weight, or just feel like yourself again, personal training can get you there faster than figuring it out alone. But not all training looks the same. Here is what to expect when you train with a coach at Sasquatch Strength & Nutrition,…
