Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Personal Training Studio in Issaquah
CZ Fitness was founded in 2006 by Pete and Apple Grubbs with a vision that everyone deserves an opportunity to feel strong and powerful. Located off I-90 in Issaquah, WA, we specialize in personalized fitness solutions tailored to individual needs. Our services include one-on-one personal training, small group workouts, virtual training options, and comprehensive nutrition counseling. Our team of certified professionals brings decades of combined experience in sports, wellness, and rehabilitation. We offer specialized programs for health coaching, competition posing, and medical massage therapy.Our approach emphasizes safe, effective training methods adaptable to all fitness levels. We maintain flexible scheduling with early morning and evening availability Monday through Saturday. Our facility supports both in-person and virtual engagement through custom workout apps and remote coaching. We pride ourselves on creating lifelong habits through science-based programming and individualized attention. Our commitment to quality has made us a trusted fitness destination in the Pacific Northwest since 2000.
Services
Personal Training
Nutrition Counseling
Health Coaching
Competition Posing
Massage Therapy
Virtual Training
Group Workouts
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized training programs tailored to individual needs and goals
- Our team includes certified trainers with 20+ years of combined experience
- We provide science-based nutrition counseling with ongoing support
- We offer flexible training options including virtual and in-person sessions
- Our facility accommodates all fitness levels with specialized equipment
Services
Personal Training
Customized one-on-one training programs designed for individual goals. Sessions include weight training, functional exercises, and flexibility work. Our certified trainers adapt workouts for all fitness levels while maintaining proper form and safety.
Nutrition Counseling
Personalized eating plans for weight management and health improvement. Our specialists create sustainable dietary strategies for lowering blood pressure, building muscle, or managing chronic conditions. Includes ongoing support and meal plan adjustments.
Health Coaching
Behavioral change programs for long-term health improvements. Certified coaches develop realistic goals for clients with prediabetes, heart conditions, or general wellness objectives. Combines lifestyle modifications with accountability systems.
Competition Posing
Specialized training for NPC and INBF competitors. Experienced coaches with 20+ years in physique development provide posing instruction, contest preparation, and division-specific strategies for all competition levels.
Massage Therapy
Medical-style massage for injury rehabilitation and chronic pain management. Licensed therapist with 20+ years experience provides therapeutic treatments focused on mobility improvement and recovery from musculoskeletal conditions.
People
Pete Grubbs
Co-Owner/Trainer
Certified personal trainer with decades of sports experience. Former college baseball player specializes in safe, effective training programs combining lifetime fitness knowledge with practical application.
Apple Grubbs
Co-Owner/Trainer
Certified NBC-HWC wellness coach with nutrition degree from Bastyr University. Expertise in habit formation and program development for busy individuals seeking sustainable lifestyle changes.
Mehdi Ansari
Personal Trainer
NSCA-certified trainer specializing in rehabilitation and sport-specific training. Helps clients with arthritis, diabetes, and injuries through customized programs focused on safe, science-based improvements.
John Nickerson
INBF Promoter
Certified personal trainer and competition coach with Unico Fitness. Combines entertainment and fitness expertise to create engaging training experiences while promoting INBF events.
Questions
What types of personal training sessions are available?
We offer one-on-one sessions, group workouts for men and women, and virtual training options through Zoom or our MYPTHUB app.
Do you provide nutrition guidance with fitness programs?
Yes, our certified nutrition specialists create personalized eating plans to complement your training goals with ongoing support and adjustments.
Are virtual training options available?
We offer monitored virtual training at $75/month and unmonitored programs at $25/month, with Zoom sessions priced equivalent to in-person workouts.
What wellness coaching services do you offer?
Our health coaches help with chronic condition management, habit formation, and lifestyle changes through goal setting sessions and follow-up consultations.
Do you have specialized competition preparation?
Yes, we provide NPC and INBF posing coaching with experienced trainers who have over 20 years of competition expertise.
Reviews (7)
Carl VerPlanck
Dec 05, 2019
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Cant say enough good things about my experience with CZ Fitness and specifically with regard to the proprietor and head trainer, Pete Grubbs. Pete wasted no time in dialing in a personalized nutrition, supplementation, and training guide for me. Ive been involved in the fitness industry for over 15 years and Ive used a number of sources for development, including very expensive pros. Pete impressed me with not only his attention to detail but also with defendable programs which didnt crack under questioning. Petes knowledge runs deep. He has decades of experience with peak athletes
Yemi Arowolo
Jan 04, 2019
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Amazing experience. I went for posing instruction, in seek of help for my first competition. Pete was by far the best hands on instructor I've ever had, and helped me greatly. Very informative, patient and willing to work with my physique, rather than suggest the same cookie cutter poses. I left feeling motivated and excited for not only my competition but also my next visit. Highly recommend!
Kristin J. Nay
Feb 24, 2018
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This place is awesome! ! Regardless of your fitness goals, Pete and Apple, and the trainers that work there have the best plan for you. It's a small gym with a family feel. Love it! I always feel happy and empowered when I leave.
Tina M.
Jun 22, 2017
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You want the best this is it! Handles everything from competitive bodybuilding, posing, full contest prep, nutritional plans and counseling as well as those wanting to just get healthy!!! Coaches Pete and Apple Grubbs not only care about each and every athletes journey - they are personally invested in your overall well being. The best around - the end -
Kevin J.
Feb 16, 2016
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Construction Zone is a family owned, medium-sized personal training gym. The facility is old-school: lots of heavy weights, lots of trophies, little decor in basically a converted warehouse. This is the first gym I had ever seen with 200 pound dumbbells. Their training sessions package was the least expensive per session that I found in the Eastside area. As far as I could tell, the clientele were all serious athletes following strict meal plans while lifting serious weights. While their meal plans are not cheap, around $800 for three months, I really liked seeing this feature. 80% of bodybuilding
Brian B.
Dec 22, 2015
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Pete taught me a new way of eating that completely changed my physique and health. I went from like 25% body fat down to a low of 5%. His method has you eating frequently so you are rarely hungry. The cheat meals are a key part of the method which are a great reward several times each week. I remember I got my annual physical after going there for a year and all my stats improved significantly. It has been many years since I went to Construction Zone. I let myself get fat over the last year and started one of his diets he wrote for me several weeks ago. I already feel so much better and was
Becky Simmons
Sep 27, 2015
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Apple and Pete are experts at what they do !!! They are the most sincere, genuine and honest trainers you will ever meet ! They truly care about the health of each client , and they know when you haven'ti been following the program !!!!
