Friday, 29 April 2016

Member Spotlight - Kelsey



SBS Member Spotlight – Kelsey


Tell us about yourself
I am currently a Gr. 12 student at Steinbach Christian High School. I love to spend time with friends, workout at SBS, play volleyball and basketball. I spend my summers at Winkler Bible Camp ministering to kids and plan on going to U of M in the fall, into the faculty of science. 

How were you introduced to Stone Brook Strength?
By Robin and Lexi 

What is your favorite Workout/Lift?
back squats and deadlifts

What is your favorite skill/movement that you have learned at SBS?
clean and jerk

What is your “goat”?
bench press

One word to describe me would be...
determined

I have always wanted...
to do a pull up

Outside of the gym, I like to...
play sports

Three things you would always find in my fridge...
fruit, cheese, eggs
                                        
Something nobody knows about me or would be surprised to know about me...
I ate a frog in gr 10 at summer camp

Favorite physical activity outside of SBS...
playing volleyball and running

Favorite place to eat...
mongo's grill

What is your day job?
high school student/math tutor

Song that gets me pumped up for a workout...
drag me down by one direction

The last thing I ate was...
an orange

My proudest accomplishment is…
200lbs deadlift

My six month goal is...
200lbs back squat
                                         
If I could have ANYBODY (living or dead) over for dinner, it would be...
Jesus
                         
My favorite workout attire is...
my Superman shirt and Batman leggings
My favorite workout partner(s)...
Lexi. Kristie. Renee. Laura. Lucy.

Tuesday, 19 April 2016

Member Spotlight - Kristie



Member Spotlight – Kristie

Tell us about yourself 
I'm a wife to an Australian, mother of 2 and I went back to school at 32 to become a chef. 

How were you introduced to Stone Brook Strength?
Robin, I was looking for a olympic weightlifting coach. 

What is your favorite Workout/Lift? 
Barbell complexes/squat

What is your favorite skill/movement that you have learned at SBS?
Nutrition is my favorite thing I learnt from Robin and Aaron. 

What is your “goat”? 
Running

One word to describe me would be... 
Strong

I have always wanted... 
To own my own cafe/restaurant 

Outside of the gym, I like to... Cook, read and spend time with my family

Three things you would always find in my fridge... Egg, Butter, and fruit/veg

Something nobody knows about me or would be surprised to know about me...
I did my schooling/training to be a chef in Australia!

Favorite physical activity outside of SBS...
Bike rides with the family

Favorite place to eat...
Lecoka - Love the fresh food there! 

What is your day job?
Cook at Rhyme or reason cafe

Song that gets me pumped up for a workout...
Heavy Rock - or whatever Aaron picks

The last thing I ate was...
Breakfast skillet

My proudest accomplishment is...
I made a goal and stuck to it. ( competing at a weightlifting)

My six month goal is...
Squat 300lbs

If I could have ANYBODY (living or dead) over for dinner, it would be...
My Mom. I miss her so much.

My favorite workout attire is... 
Tank and tights

My favorite workout partner(s)...
Renee, Robin, Aaron, Kelsey and anyone who likes mimosa ;)

Monday, 11 April 2016

Member Spotlight - Renée


SBS Member Spotlight – Renée

Tell us about yourself - I’m a registered nurse and work at Bethesda Hospital here in Steinbach. Being strong is essential for my job since we are always lifting and transferring clients! Love being strong and training with Robin and Aaron, they’re the best! I also have an adorable dog named Baux!



How were you introduced to Stone Brook Strength?

Through Robin when I needed a custom schedule for my training.



What is your favorite Workout/Lift?

Snatch!



What is your favorite skill/movement that you have learned at SBS?

All of Robin's core workouts/movements like weighted sit-ups! 



What is your “goat”?

Thrusters and rowing I struggle with both of those



One word to describe me would be...

Quiet



I have always wanted...

To be able to do pull ups, getting there, can do a couple of strict pull ups but will keep working on them so I can do more! 



Outside of the gym, I like to...

Read, crochet and be outside 



Three things you would always find in my fridge...

Whipping cream, eggs and bacon 

                                        

Something nobody knows about me or would be surprised to know about me...

I'm an avid hunter 



Favorite physical activity outside of SBS...

Cross Country skiing 



Favorite place to eat...

Pineridge Hollow, they have amazing wild mushroom pirogies there! 



What is your day job?

I'm a nurse in the emergency room at Bethesda Hospital 



Song that gets me pumped up for a workout...

Aaron's playlist usually does the job



The last thing I ate was...

Bacon, eggs, hash browns and coffee with coconut cream in it. 



My proudest accomplishment is…

Competing in my first Olympic lifting competition!



My six month goal is...

To get a handstand push up 
                                         

If I could have ANYBODY (living or dead) over for dinner, it would be...

Jennifer Aniston she just seems like the sweetest and most down to earth person ever! And I love her movies of course 

                         

My favorite workout attire is...

Leggings I hate working out in shorts 

My favorite workout partner(s)...
Kristie, Robin, Aaron and the "dads" 

Sunday, 10 April 2016

Private Training Studio in Steinbach

Stone Brook Strength / SBS CrossFit  

Pictured: Teenager Kimberly and Grandmother Joyce 
We are excited to offer Strength & Conditioning in a private setting, in our home studio in Steinbach, Manitoba. Our focus is on strength and fitness for real life, for all ages, offered in a fun and safe environment. We keep it to small groups of max 4 people, ensuring personal attention from coaches, and also allowing you to focus on your own personal goals. We are certified coaches who ran a successful gym business for 7 years in Regina, SK. Contact us for details on how to get started!

Contact information:
Robin & Aaron Maier
5 Alderwood Cres. Steinbach, MB
email: manitobarobin@gmail.com 
phone: 1-204-320-2848
cell/text: 1-204-371-9706

Insured and Licensed with the city of Steinbach.
Official affiliate of CrossFit, Inc. with certification in CrossFit, Agatsu, ACE, NCCP