September Member Spotlight: Ellen Robinson

Meet September’s Epic Member of the month Ellen Robinson!

Ellen started at FUELhouse in December of 2021 and has learned and gained so much in less than a year. She always has a huge smile on her face and listens intently to all of the instruction she is given. While she was hesitant at first to pick up a barbell, she now has attended our barbell lifter class on Saturdays, AND is registered for our Simple Strength small group starting in a few weeks! When she’s not at FUELhouse, she is an amazing teacher of edible gardening on top of her full time job at Harborview! Check her website out HERE!

Continue reading below to learn all the things about this amazing human, Ellen 😃

Name: Ellen Robinson

Pronoun(s): she

Occupation: Physical Therapist (and Kitchen Garden Coach)

IG: @goodtogrowseattle

Where can you be found outside of the gym? What do you do for a living?

I work at Harborview Medical Center and also run a small garden consulting/coaching business to help people learn how to grow their own goods.

What are your hobbies?

gardening, reading, quilting

What brought you to FH in the first place?

I was referred by a friend in late 2021 and was intrigued by the class structure. I knew I needed to focus on overall strengthening and was looking for a program to motivate me.

How are we so lucky you picked us (what are your favorite things about FH)?

Supportive Coaching

What sports or fitness things did you do before FH?

walking, biking, kinesis

What programs are you currently involved in at FH and why?

I completed foundations and then a series of 1:1 sessions to improve technique before starting on a limited monthly subscription with home classes. I am excited to start the upcoming Simple Strength Squads!

What goals are you working towards and/or what’s on your FH bucket list of things you’d like to accomplish?

To feel confident with all the basic exercises and increase weights safely

What makes you commit to training even on days you don't feel like it?

Knowing I have a FH class coming up and need to keep at it!

What's your favorite movement/exercise?

kettlebells and barbells

What have been your “bright spots” (PRs or accomplishments are you most proud of)?

improvements in push ups and pull ups

How have these accomplishments affected your life?

Overall I feel my general posture and range of motion are improved

What is on your general bucket list for life?

early retirement....with more time for travel and fitness!