Inside SSP

Join Coach Natalie as she interviews a NEW guest on the podcast - SSP's very own expansion manager - Michael Pastore! We update you on the behind the scenes of the pod, but also go deeper into expansion plans and a little about Michael's jump from corporate to working for SSP! Michael has some good pizza advice, so make sure you listen to the end!

In this episode we finally do something we probably should have done a long time ago — sit down and actually introduce ourselves. Chris and Nat get into how they each found their way into fitness, the early experiences that shaped how they coach, and the moments that made SSP feel not just possible but necessary. There's real talk about career changes, self-doubt, and what it actually takes to bet...

Coaches Chris and Nat are back covering a range of topics, including an apology and explanation for the delay in podcasting, the transition to a new role as Chief Brand Officer, the launch of an ambassador program, challenges and learnings from opening new locations, staffing and onboarding challenges, scaling personalized programming, efficiency and empowerment in semi-private training, and the i...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome back to another episode of Inside SSP and our first episode of 2026! I know we say this a lot... but you'll want to stick around because this year is going to be EXCITING! Coaches Chris & Nat recap learnings both on the business and the fitness side from 2025 and talk about how they plan to apply those moving forward! As always, thanks for being here!

Hello lovely podcast listeners! Coach Chris and Coach Nat are back with a LOT to discuss: our trip to Rhode Island for a public speaking school, our trip to Denver for the Business for Unicorns Retreat, and opening our fourth gym: SSP Ballard! We finished the episode with some hot takes & what we're reading - thanks for listening!

Hey team! Welcome back to Inside SSP with Coach Chris and Coach Nat. This week we give you the inside scoop on the Ballard expansion & chat about how we onboard new coaches at SSP. Then we dive into the trend of weighted vests and make sure to listen for our predictions on what the next fitness trend will be (not that we really participate in trends ;) ). Thanks for listening!

Coach Chris and Coach Nat are back for another great episode full of soapboxes, banter, and as always some sage fitness and life advice. In this episode they touch on the SSP5 Anniversary Party, the Ballard expansion, and how they each balance being a "fitness person" with being a real life human!

We're baaaaack, did you miss us? We missed you! Coach Chris and Coach Nat (the dynamic duo) are back with another long episode to catch you up on the happenings behind the scenes at SSP, the low down on the expansion plan for SSP, and to chat about best practices for strength training around injuries!

Coach Natalie is back with a super fun and unique episode with a super special guest: Beth Milstid! Beth is one of our members at SSP West Seattle and has just had such an inspiring journey with strength training at SSP. She is such a cheerleader not only for our business but for others in the gym, and such a fountain of wisdom! We're so thankful to have Beth in our community and on the podcast to...

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 b...

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...

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...

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 li...

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...

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...

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 impact...

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 ap...

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.