Member Spotlight - Al Maier

SBS Member Spotlight – Al - Aaron's 74 yo dad!

Al started training with us just 2 years ago, after we moved back to Steinbach. He has grown in strength very quickly, and shows great squat form in this picture here,  proving it is never to late to get started. It is special for Aaron and his dad to have this father/son time together. -Robin

Tell us about yourself

With the help of Mary, my spouse, I spent 40 years in the parish ministry -Prairie region- until my retirement six years ago in Steinbach. We have 3 children -grown- six grand children and cat Lulu borrowed from Sarah. 

How were you introduced to Stone Brook Strength?Son and daughter-in- law 
What is your favorite Workout/Lift?

Dead-lift and bench press

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

Dead-lift

What is your “goat”?

slow traffic

One word to describe me would be...

reflective

I have always wanted...

to be 6ft. 11.5 inches tall

Outside of the gym, I like to...

tell personal faith stories

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

water, perogies, farmer sausage

                                        

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

I admire Celine Dion's music

Favorite physical activity outside of SBS...

keeping our drive- way clear and open

Favorite place to eat...

BP

What is your day job?

unemployed

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

Any song by the BG's

The last thing I ate was...

Spare-ribs

My proudest accomplishment is…

Being thankful for family

My six month goal is...

get closer to lifting 300 lbs.

                                         

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

Chris

                         

My favorite workout attire is...

traditional

My favorite workout partner(s)...
Aaron

Member Spotlight - Meet Shelley!

Member Spotlight - Shelley - on her one year CrossFit anniversary!

Tell us about yourself

I am a wife, mother and grandmother who retired from Public Service 1 year ago.

How were you introduced to Stone Brook Strength?

A friend of mine and I decided we needed to get involved in some kind of a work-out program and she found out about this home gym. The idea of a semi-private gym was very appealing to me, as I did not enjoy the other gym experience.

What is your favorite Workout/Lift?

Really?? Does anyone really have a favorite??  Ok, seriously... I enjoy the simpler lifts, like Deadlift, Front and Back Squats.  Maybe because they make the most sense to me and I definitely understand the benefits.  I don’t focus so much on the amount of weight that I can lift but rather on why I am doing it in the first place. The workout’s can be quite a challenge, but once it’s done I feel like I have accomplished something!  I appreciate the variety that Robin gives us.... it’s never boring!!

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

I can’t say that I have a favorite, but I really enjoy seeing the progress that I have made in many areas such as ability and endurance. Some skills that were very difficult at first are much less difficult and I really enjoy the variety of skills that we have been introduced to.

What is your “goat”?

Definitely squats.  My body just doesn’t like them very much and doesn’t co-operate like I would like it too!

One word to describe me would be...

Reserved

I have always wanted...

Good health and happiness for my family and friends.  It sounds like a cliché but when people around me are happy, it makes me happy too.. I am a sucker for good endings...

Outside of the gym, I like to...

Spending time with my family and friends, spending time at the cottage, renovating something or reading.

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

Ice cream Oh Henry Bars, eggs and Feta cheese!

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

I am actually quite shy.

Favorite physical activity outside of SBS...

Working on the yard at home or at the lake.

Favorite place to eat...

At someone’s house that has invited us for dinner.

What is your day job?

Doing the books for our business.

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

Aaron's songs... (sorry Robin, but I like his music better)

The last thing I ate was...

Roast beef

My proudest accomplishment is…

Raising my son who is now an amazing father!

My six month goal is...

To continue another year.

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

My sister Betty. She was my rock and kept me totally honest..

My favorite workout attire is...

Whatever I find that morning...

My favorite workout partner(s)...

Everyone I have worked out with is great! I appreciate the encouragement from the really seasoned people.  But I really enjoy working out with my age group because I feel that we share a common goal and that is to be strong and stay strong.

Member Spotlight - Coach Aaron

SBS Member Spotlight – Coach Aaron

Tell us about yourself

I am 42 years old, work as a Winnipeg firefighter, happily married to my best friend Robin. 

What is your favorite Workout/Lift?

I am partial to the Olympic lifts, especially the Snatch. There is a rumor that I am fond of workouts with burpees.

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

This is like asking which of my children is my favorite. I love them all the same (but it knows which one it is).

What is your “goat”?

Jerks seem to test my patience.

One word to describe me would be...

Reserved.

I have always wanted...

To sleep in.

Outside of the gym, I like to...

Read, drink coffee.

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

Meat, almond milk, and a partly full glass of something or other that a mysterious someone couldn't finish.

                                        

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

I enjoy public speaking.

Favorite physical activity outside of SBS...

Going for a walk, and carrying a sandbag, finding geocaches.

Favorite place to eat...

There is this place in Mexico with great room service.

What is your day job?

Firefighter

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

Probably some 80's rock song, but music doesn't play a large role in getting me to work out.

The last thing I ate was...

Leftover homemade burger patty, 3 eggs over easy, some cucumber slices, and some Greek yogurt with a spoonful of peanut butter.

My proudest accomplishment is…

So far 14 years in the making.

My six month goal is...

To make Stone Brook Strength more prominent in Steinbach area by helping as many people as possible accomplish their health and fitness goals.

                         

My favorite workout attire is...

T-shirt and sweats, shorts if necessary.

My favorite workout partner(s)... 

My Dad or Robin.

SBS Member Spotlight - Coach Robin

SBS Member Spotlight – Coach Robin

Tell us about yourself

I have been a CrossFit coach for almost 10 years and I am passionate about helping others. I have been happily married to my firefighter husband Aaron for 14 years and I love that we can work together and still like each other. I have 2 kids, a son Braxton (18), and a daughter Sarah (9). We are from Steinbach but lived in Regina for 10 years where we started and ran CrossFit Regina, and moved back to our hometown of Steinbach 2 1/2 years ago to be closer to family.

Why did you start Stone Brook Strength? 

I wanted to create a private atmosphere for people who wanted to workout but were maybe too shy to start at a gym in a crowd of people.

What is your favorite Workout/Lift?

Definitely the Clean & Jerk. It feels so powerful to take a weight from the ground to your shoulders to overhead.

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

Pull-ups

What is your “goat”?

Push-ups

One word to describe me would be...

Loyal

I have always wanted...

To travel more

Outside of the gym, I like to...

Watch my kids activities (Braxton - basketball, soccer; Sarah - hip hop, synchro swim), walk my dog, geocaching, camping, go to the movie theatre

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

Bacon, eggs, almond milk

                                        

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

I still watch Survivor

Favorite physical activity outside of SBS...

Competing in Olympic Weightlifting

Favorite place to eat...

Mongo's Grill

What is your day job?

Coach! I'm so blessed I get to coach for a living.

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

Justin Bieber... Obvi

The last thing I ate was...

Chicken mandarin salad

My proudest accomplishment is…

In fitness... Starting the first CrossFit in Saskatchewan in 2007, that has grown to 9000 square feet and is still very successful today.

My six month goal is...

To have a successful fitness business again

                                         

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

My Grandma Gertrude, she passed away the same day we got possession of our house in Steinbach.

                         

My favorite workout attire is...

Tank top, shorts, and fun socks

My favorite workout partner(s)...

Aaron or Braxton, working out with family and sharing the same passion is the best!

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Member Spotlight - Meet Myrna!

SBS Member Spotlight – Myrna

Tell us about yourself - 

I'm a retired nurse, wife, mother grandma and great grandma. 

How were you introduced to Stone Brook Strength?

My daughter told me about Robin and encouraged me to try it.

What is your favorite Workout/Lift?

I always like the clean and jerk and back squat.

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

It varies but skipping is a fast way to get winded

What is your “goat”?

To do double unders and a chin-up some day, maybe.

One word to describe me would be...

I like to get things done fast and I never read directions.

I have always wanted...

To be better at running and maybe run a 10k some day.

Outside of the gym, I like to...

Spend time with my family.

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

Romaine lettuce, Greek yogurt, lots of dressings.

                                        

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

Sometimes, (very seldom, though, mind you) in the dark of the night, I sneak into the freezer and  devour the better part of a pail of vanilla ice cream.

Favorite physical activity outside of SBS...

Going for walks on our wooded trails.

Favorite place to eat...

Any place Mexican.

What is your day job?

I am a retired nurse.

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

To be honest I haven't really paid a lot of attention to the music. We tend to get rather chatty during the workouts.

The last thing I ate was... 

Barbecue chicken

Greek yogurt with rhubarb sauce. 

My proudest accomplishment is…

Seeing my children becoming contributing members of society.

My six month goal is...

To make reasonable gains in my fitness as I'm able.

                                         

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

My grandma.  We were close. 

                         

My favorite workout attire is...

Anything stretchy.

My favorite workout partner(s)...

My regular workout buddies at crossfit.