Rocket Community Fitness

We've been the little gym on the corner for almost 15 years now. WILD!

As I was cursing our (wonderful) Pilates instructor in my head this morning (because it's not getting any easier) I realized how much we've changed in that time.

We started life as an affiliate of a super-toxic brand that threatens to sue us every time we say their name. (Which they can't, and discovery would be fun!) But even then, we were all about building a strong community of empowered people. What that means has changed over time, and we're proud of that.

One of the things it means is a wide variety of classes. True one-stop shopping for fitnessing folx. Which includes 24/7 access and an app full of extra programming for skill work, or travel workouts and more.

But it also means being open to drop-ins, which wasn't our vibe in the beginning. But if you're in triathlon mode and just want to pop in for Pilates once or twice a week, you can do that. Or mostly into Kettlebells at home but want a crew to vibe with once a week, you can do that.

You still won't find any competition here. And you'll find bodies of all shapes and sizes grooving together and supporting each other.

If you thought you knew us..... well, we've all evolved a lot in the last 15 years.

We're still not a high-pressure sales joint, still hate that crap. But if you want to drop in, or check us out, or ask a question..... get in touch.

Learn more, and sign up! https://www.rocketcommunityfitness.com/drop-in

Okay Seattle fitness peeps. We've *almost* filled the impossibly big shoes left empty by Jen moving to Chicago. But we've got one shift left open. And we've got 'til Mid June to fill it, so we've got time to find the right fit and make sure you're all tucked in nicely and ready to go.

Friday mornings are still open. That's a 5 class shift, with 3 different kinds of classes.

You've got:
* 3 sessions of our classic FUNfit, which is a Functional Fitness group class. You know, lil' of this, lil' of that....
* 1 session of FUNrox, which is designed as training for Hyrox races. Simple and very popular.
* 1 session of Flex, which is all weight, (almost) no cardio. A classic bodybuilding pump sesh.

In addition to great pay, you also get free membership (obviously) and the ability to use the gym for your own personal training clients. And, of course, the best fitness community out there.

As a gym, we are deeply committed to inclusivity in all ways. Joy is our primary guiding principle.

More info on our Website: https://www.rocketcommunityfitness.com/work
If you're an experienced coach looking for a minimal commitment to get you into a great gig and community, reach out!

Well, Jen's moving. We're still in denial, but our coaching calendar isn't. We have two shifts that we need to fill, and we're looking for the perfect person to be part of our team.

There are more details on the "Join Our Team" page of our Website, but the short and dirty of it is:

* Wednesday afternoon & Friday morning. Either or both.
* Must have a valid group fitness coaching certification. Preferably able to coach the Olympic Lifts, as well as basic barbell, dumbbell, bodyweight fitness class stuff....
* Must be downright enthusiastic about fitness as an inclusive thing that involves bodies of all shapes and sizes, without pushing ideas about weight, size and gender.
* Experience preferred, references required.

Great pay and perks. Including the ability to do personal training, you set your rates and keep 70%.

More details on our Web site.

Send an email to us to apply. (admin - at - rocketcommunityfitness - dot - com) (FB and Instagram messaging are trash, full of bots, so totally NOT a dependable way to reach us.)

We'd like to have you up and running by May, so we're looking for someone now. (Unless we can convince Jen not to move, but we're not banking on that.)

This is just a "bat signal," really a "bean signal," for old-time Rocket peeps who had the pleasure of being coached by our perky little sadist, Jen.

After TWELVE years coaching at Rocket, many of them as Head Coach, Jen's moving to Chicago. We are in no way happy about this. But we are, of course, happy to have a party to celebrate her. So if you're an old-time Rocket (or Rocket adjacent) person who wants to come to her going away party on April 26, get in touch so we can email you the invite. We want you all here, but after 15 years and a software change, we don't know who and where you all are. DM Alyssa your email address, so we can add you to the invite!

It will feature Chicago style dogs, though we will not be punishing people who put ketchup on them. At least, not, like, bad punishment. Maybe a little mockery.

In other news, if you are a gym in Chicago and need a coach, ask us about one of the best. We're sad to lose her, but you could be about to get a dream of a coach, employee and friend.

New Year, New Classes!

Specifically, we've got some members and coaches who are into Hyrox races right now, so we're adding a class designed for them! Of course, with its trademark grind of strength intervals mixed with cardio intervals, it's a great class for anyone. No fancy technique necessary.

The new FUNrox class is part of our switch to new programming by the brilliant crew at Hard Work Pays Off. These folks are some of the best in the functional fitness world, and we're thrilled to start January off by switching it up and bringing their programming to Rocket.

We still have all the classes that people love:

FUNfit - a classic 1-hour Functional Fitness class
FLEX - a bodybuilding style pump session
Oly - all Olympic Weightlifting with a former National Champion running the show
Kettlebell Fitness - those diabolical little balls are a sweaty full body workout
Kettlebell Sport - for the KB competitors out there, specific skill work
Yoga - it's yoga, bendy, stretchy goodness

And loads of great programming for members to do on their own time. Whether you are using the free 24/7 access at Rocket, or need something to do at home or in a hotel, we have several different programming tracks to do on your own. No classes for them, but programming for any time, anywhere.

While we believe that our coaching and our community are what make us awesome, we know that life gets in the way sometimes, so we've got extra programming for you, whether you can make it in to class or not.

So, although we don't believe in the whole "New Year, New You" thing, we're pretty psyched about these additions to our calendar.

If you want to add these to your life too, let us know. We'd love to find a class for you to try out, and get you in for a Blast Off session....

Cuz no matter what you're into, having fun while building strength and making friends is a pretty awesome way to welcome in any new day. Or year.