Inside SSP

Welcome back to another episode of Chris and Natalie talking about all the updates in SSP's world: this time, namely, Spartan racing and our big SSP5 party! As usual its full of silly anecdotes but also, hopefully, some good quality advice and reflection.

Hey team! We're back video and all! Coach Chris and Coach Nat are here to chat about our hot takes in the youth performance world, why we love our youth athletics program so much, to update you on what's going on behind the scenes, and talk about how you can be best prepared for summer running/hiking adventures (hint: it's strength training). Thanks as always for listening!

Hey team! Welcome back to Inside SSP with Coach Chris & Coach Nat. This week starts out lighthearted, but if you stick around for the full episode gets pretty deep. We start off by recapping our trip to Toronto, then get into the importance of split squats and why we train them so much at SSP, and finish with some personal stories of why keeping SSP a safe place for people is so important to both of us. Side note from your podcast producer (aka Coach Nat): apologies for the technical difficulties, turns out we weren't recording video this time when I thought we were... I'll do better next time... ;)

Coach Chris and Coach Nat are back with another episode of Inside SSP: this time answering your questions you've submitted! In this episode they recap SFW, talk about how to make the best of your group classes, and talk about how we choose exercises for your programs! Thanks for listening!

Coach Chris and Coach Nat are back with another episode of Inside SSP! We start by peeling back the curtain and discussing what its like being a new coach or business owner, and the things we wish we knew when we started. We transition into talking about the importance of creating inclusive and inviting fitness spaces, and finish off with a little FAQ about one of our favorite movements - the hip thrust! Thanks for listening!

We're back with another episode of Inside SSP - this week we're talking about the progress that you can *really* make in a year of strength training (at SSP at least) and how that happens. We also touched on the philosophy we have around core training at SSP and why it may be different than what you expect. As always, thanks for listening!

Welcome to the first episode of Inside SSP for 2025, as well as the only sub 35 minute episode we've ever made! Coach Chris & Coach Nat are back to peel back the curtain of what's going on so far in 2025 at SSP. We talk about all things from new hires, to Seattle Fitness Week, to better goal setting strategies, to Chris' hatred for Creed. This one's a good one - thanks for listening!

Coach Chris and Coach Nat are back again and feeling *reflective* today. 2024 was not without its amazing highs and challenging lows and today they reflected on their biggest business & personal lessons from 2024 and everything we're excited for in 2025! There's some fun announcements and teasers in this episode so make sure and give it a listen! Thanks for all your support and listening in in 2024! See you in the new year!

Team, we are back with another fiery (and at times rambling) episode with Coach Chris and Coach Nat about the toxic bullsh*t in the industry surrounding the holidays. Here at SSP we believe in a better way of approaching your health and fitness and we talk about that at length here. As usual expect funny stories, side tangents, and soap boxes... but we think that's why you love it :) thanks for listening

Coach Natalie and Coach Chris are back in Episode 21 chatting about the other side of coaching - we all know about the tactical and technical side when we're talking about form and cueing - but we also prioritize at SSP the other side of coaching which is based on human connection and ensuring our members feel seen and heard during their sessions. We also talk about our Youth program to start the episode and other general industry insights based on our comings and goings the last few weeks! Thanks for listening!

We're baaaaack! After a brief hiatus Coach Chris and Coach Nat are back to catch you up on all things behind the scenes at SSP. They discussed our summer trips to LA for Perform Better and Boston for Business for Unicorns Retreat as well as new hires and other updates! Then they talk about how to know when to push through vs when to quit both in fitness and in life. Insightful stuff... Thanks for listening!

We're backkkk! After a brief hiatus in June, Coach Chris and Coach Nat are back to catch you up on all things behind the scenes in June. SSP has faced some major changes and challenges we peel back the curtain on in the last month. But despite the challenges, we are so proud of the work we do at SSP and we get back to our roots and remind us why we do this by talking about the life-changing impacts of strength training.

We're back with another fire episode where Chris and Nat peel back the curtain of SSP and give you a little insight into what's going on behind the scenes, and as usual, it's a little unhinged! We talk about the hiring process at SSP and give helpful tips for anyone interviewing for jobs. Then we dovetail into talking about why we're so passionate about SSP being a body-neutral space and how we approach weight loss goals/conversations at SSP while ensuring that our space stays inclusive.

Join Coach Chris and Coach Nat as they tackle some fun behind the scenes conversations about our new West Seattle location, why we choose to continue to expand and grow, what you might not see on regular social media, and what we attribute a lot of our success to. We really love this episode and hope that you will too!

Join Coach Chris and Coach Nat to talk about why we so wholeheartedly believe that the Semi Private (sometimes also called Small Group) personal training model is what's best not only for gyms but also for our clients! Today's episode is short and sweet, but we really hope you enjoy it!

Listen as Coach Chris interviews Dr. Logan Trachuk from Base Chiropractic, a provider in our trusted network. We talk about the Base Chiro practice and why it's important for them to have gyms like SSP to send their patients.

Please welcome our beloved Coach and in-house Registered Dietician Britt Myer back to Inside SSP! Coach Chris and Nat asked Britt about our Lifelong Nutrition program and we discussed some of the challenges of talking about and coaching nutrition in general.

Coach Chris and Coach Nat are back and recording from our new location in West Seattle - coming Spring 2024! In this episode, we recapped what January has been like at the gyms and dove into what sets SSP apart from the rest of the industry. If you didn't know, our model is very unique and innovative compared to the rest of the industry so listen in to find out why! As usual, we did some Crossfit bashing and hot takes and discussed our opinions on 75 Hard.

Join Coach Chris and Natalie and our special guest, a member of SSP Alper as we talk about Alper's fitness journey, how he discovered SSP, and the things he loves about our gym. We thought Alper would be a perfect first guest for the podcast not only because he's such a wonderful member but because we believe his story is so powerful and relatable!

Back with Coach Chris and Coach Natalie to chat about the importance of sleep and recovery, and how to balance life stress with training stress! This episode covers a LOT of ground even outside fitness performance and into general stress management tools for the busy career person. We finish off with our weekly hot takes, and I think we're going to make that a tradition!

Join Coach Chris and Coach Natalie as they discuss SSP's programming philosophy and how we apply certain exercises at SSP. They dive into sport specific demands and how application of certain exercises may differ depending on goals and context. And as usual, they complain about Instagram fitness fads, because it wouldn't be an Inside SSP episode without a little sass!

Join Coaches Chris and Natalie as they talk about Natalie's journey to SSP, why our culture at SSP is so important, and the things that set SSP apart as a fitness business.

Tune in with Coach Chris and Coach Nat as they discuss the importance of resistance training as you age and how strength training really is the "magic bullet" to age healthfully. They also discuss the differences between training for strength and training for metabolic conditioning and how we help you do both at SSP. At the end they answer your rapid-fire questions including how alcohol impacts fitness goals and what they've both been reading these days!

Episode 7 comin' at ya! Your favorite round table is back, talking about 2 very important topics/questions we get a lot at SSP. Intimidation in a gym setting, and how often should you be working out? Listen in as we describe our own experience as coaches being intimidated in other gyms we might happen to workout at, and how we act/feel when we see someone who is looking intimidated in a new gym. Also, how often should you work out? We'll answer with one of our favorite phrases- 'it depends'. Sometimes just getting through your warm-up counts as a victory for the day :)

Coach Chris, Coach Natalie & Coach Allie are BACK! Listen as we rapid fire topics ranging from the January busyness at SSP, reframing our thoughts around body composition goals, refraining from toxic body talk, having fun while working out, and trusting yourself to try new things. We pack a lot into this 30-min coach chat- we're happy you're here to listen!

Welcome back to "Inside SSP"! We took a brief 6 month hiatus to open a 2nd gym, but now we're back to our round-table discussions- brought to you from the attic of our new location :) Today we talk about Carbs, Carbs, & more Carbs! What's the deal with this macronutrient? Are carbs equally as important as protein in trying to change your body composition? (hint: yes it is.) Join Coach Natalie and she facilitates a discussion with the 2 Coaches behind our Lifelong Nutrition Program: Coach Allie, & Registered Dietitian/Coach Britt!

Number 4! Today we spend our entire episode answering the question “what does recovery look like to you?” Every human body is different, so of course, it depends. But there are a few main components that all three coaches agree on: sleep, proper nutrition, and minimizing stress.

Drumroll please...! We have a very exciting announcement you won't want to miss! Coach Chris spills the news right out of the gate. We also talk about how our particular SSP core values are spreading to other gyms in our neighborhood (very cool to see!); as well as fat loss vs weight loss, and making sure you're having fun during your workouts- and sometimes that means changing your mindset around exercising.

Take 2! Join us as we discuss setting realistic expectations, SMART goals, a little bit about our Lifelong Nutrition program, and giving yourself grace :)

Our very first recorded round table discussion! Listen as we awkwardly get rolling discussing: a core value that is very near & dear to us here at SSP; feeling safe at your gym; approaching strangers at the gym just to comment on form, and more!