THE GYM WB

“Its choice, not chance, that determines your destiny.”

Congratulations to our MAY members of the COMMITTED CLUB for GYM RATS!
Cindy Heinz
Paul Heinz
Jennifer Kilzer
Ann Wicklund
Tracy Bertand Mueller
Rachel Schmelin
Kerry Hughes
Tracie Luedtke Fechter
Brooke Droese
Hannah Mertens
Jamie Wamsley
Melissa Zillmer
Jodi Pierce
Pam Hein
Chris Lang
Kelly Lang
Kim Mundinger
Matt Dubie
Angie Betz
These 19 members are being recognized for consistently coming to THE GYM WB, attending at least 18 classes in the month of MAY. Congratulations!!!

THE GYM WB’s GOLDEN KETTLEBELL AWARD is a member nominated and trainer selected award that goes to someone in our GYM FAMILY who has exemplified what it is to be a GOLDEN member.

Meet MELISSA ZILLMER - our MAY GOLDEN KB awardee!
Congratulations Melissa!!

GYM member since: March 2022
Preferred class time: 9am or 4:30pm
What made you start at THE GYM WB? I wanted something to help me build strength and get in better condition for skating.
What’s your favorite part? The variety in the workouts and the ability to modify if I need to. And making new friends!
Biggest achievement: I have two: Getting back to THE GYM four months after hip surgery and doing a pistol squat on the bosu
Current goals: Overhead press the 28kg bell
Favorite exercise: Presses!
Least favorite exercise: Tie between burpees and bear crawl
Favorite workout song: A good 90’s mix
Favorite food: Steak or crab legs
Favorite beverage: I love a good non-alcoholic paloma
Three things that make you happy: Skating, baseball and camels
What has kettlebell training taught you? Focus. Focus on my form, focus on my breathing and focus on my goals.
Spirit animal: A camel, of course!
Interesting fact about you: I’ve been in 4 earthquakes. The first one was while I was rock climbing and was hanging on the side of a rock.
Why your classmates nominated you: “Melissa is super dedicated to her training, both at the gym and on the ice. She’s always working hard to achieve her goals.”
Why your trainers selected you: Melissa sets such a great example of dedication and consistency. She’s been working extra hard at making committed club and working in a balance of time on the ice. And it’s showing! Her jumps are getting stronger and her strength at the gym continues to grow.

Are you a parent struggling to find the time to workout? We know how hard it can be to stick to a schedule with the unpredictability of young ones. We are now offering online kettlebell training - an awesome opportunity for those house bound parents to get in their workouts.

More info:

https://www.skool.com/kettlebell-casa-9590

Kettlebell Casa no gym? We got you!!! Kettlebell workouts you can do AT HOME

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY 🇺🇸

Second annual KETTLEBELL MILE 💙❤️

Join us for the summer!!! ☀️

*disclaimer: unfortunately workouts will not be on the beach 🏖️

New members only.

Bells lined up like this = oh hell yeah!!

Where do you want to be in one month?

Last chance to claim your spot in our Healthy Habit Kickoff. We start tomorrow!!!

www.thegymwestbend.com/membership/healthyhabitkickoff

Transformation without tracking or counting macros starts Monday!

Sign up using the link below. Learn how small healthy habit changes can be the secret to finally seeing success.

More detail here:

www.thegymwestbend.com/membership/healthyhabitkickoff

You do not need to be a gym member to participate!!

Frustrated with cutting calories? Tracking? Not seeing results?!? 🤯

Nailing down healthy habits is the KEY to making weight loss easy. Once habits are mastered, results are effortless.

Stacking healthy habits = RESULTS!! 🤗

Join our 5 week Healthy Habit Kickoff just in time for summer. Each week we will add on a new habit to help you transform your life and body!

Open to members AND non-members!

What’s included:
✔️ community support and check-ins
✔️personal tracking spreadsheet
✔️ accountability and consistency
✔️new habits unlocked weekly
✔️ full body transformation

Starts Monday, May 6th. Claim your spot before it’s too late by using this link:

https://www.thegymwestbend.com/membership/healthyhabitkickoff

Let’s roll into summer feeling more confident ☀️

Congratulations to our APRIL members of the COMMITTED CLUB for GYM RATS!
Hannah Mertens
Lisa DeLaney
Paul Heinz
Kerry Hughes
Pam Hein
Rachel Schmelin
Angie Betz
Ann Wicklund
Laura Hasslinger
Jennifer Kilzer
Brooke Droese
Alexis Weinberger
Kim Mundinger
Jamie Wamsley
Carrie Konrath
Matt Dubie
Tracy Bertrand Mueller
Kelly Lang
Chris Lang
Tracie Luedtke Fechter
Melissa Zillmer
Cindy Heinz
These 22 members are being recognized for consistently coming to THE GYM WB, attending at least 18 classes in the month of APRIL! Congratulations y'all!

THE GYM WB’s GOLDEN KETTLEBELL AWARD is a member nominated and trainer selected award that goes to someone in our GYM FAMILY who has exemplified what it is to be a GOLDEN member.

Meet ALEXIS WEINBERGER - our APRIL GOLDEN KB awardee!
Congratulations Alexis!!

GYM member since: October 2022
Preferred class time: 6 am
What made you start at THE GYM WB? I knew I wanted to join a gym that had scheduled classes and was close to work. I tried a class (which was a birthday workout, iykyk) and I was hooked!
What’s your favorite part? Learning how FUN kettlebells are! I had never trained with kettlebells before and they’re so versatile and fun.
Biggest achievement: Double kettlebell Bottoms Up Turkish Get Up
Current goals: Being consistent, not perfect.
Favorite exercise: I love a good flow! My fav is swing > sn**ch > press > down sn**ch > gunslinger
Least favorite exercise: Solid tie between thrusters and ab wheels
Favorite workout song: Any Big Bo**ie Mix
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite beverage: Lemonade or Strawberry Margarita
Three things that make you happy: Swimming, my pets, quality time with my husband
What has kettlebell training taught you? You can get strong and get cardio all in one workout
Spirit animal: A dolphin for sure! Or mermaids if you believe in those like I do
Interesting fact about you: I played collegiate basketball for one year and soccer for the remaining three years
Why your classmates nominated you: “Alexis is ALWAYS cheering everyone on and giving laughs and high fives. This month she killed it with consistency!”
Why your trainers selected you: We all LOVE having Alexis in class - she brings such an uplifting, positive, fun attitude. This month she found consistency, even through some “pit” falls…. Love you girl!
Alexis adds "THE GYM WB is the most welcoming and accepting gym I've been to in a long time. I never show up scared to mess up, I can be my authentic self, and it is such a judge-free environment. Fitness can be fore any and all, especially here!"

Fun Field Trip to Barre at Blue Luna today! Thanks for the fantastic class Blue Luna Yoga & Wellness!! Get out and try new things because life gets boring when you live within the limits of what you already know.

I know a few people going through some really challenging things right now.

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You’re not running away from your problems, but taking time to clear your mind, boost your endorphins and come back feeling more confident, more clear and ready to face hard things.

The mental benefits of exercise cannot be matched by anything else!!! Sometimes it feels like the last thing that you want to add to your chaotic life, but somehow it’s the thing the makes everything else more manageable.

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Who forces you to level up?
Not just in the gym setting but in life….
Are you being inspired by someone?
And who are you inspiring? Who is watching you?

Amazing Wellness Event at THE GYM WB this morning celebrating 5 years of kettlebelling ❤️ such a special morning… the community is strong. Thank you for continuing to train with us and allowing us to share our passion with you!!!

I stumbled upon this quote about change. “People change when the pain of staying the same outweighs the pain of changing.” At first I thought, what a great quote… that IS when change occurs, once you are sick of staying the same. But I disagree with this idea that the change needs to be painful. Change is GOOD! Change is growth. Change is acceleration toward something better. It does not have to be painful or scary. It can be exciting and invigorating. Don’t be afraid of change, instead go forth with passion and bravery.

The WBHS girls soccer team brought their training indoors over spring break! The girls learned a few basic kettlebell movements and had fun flipping the big tire!
Watch for some youth/teen summer classes coming soon.

Congratulations to our MARCH members of the COMMITTED CLUB for GYM RATS!
Carrie Konrath
Tracie Luedtke-Fechter
Ann Wicklund
Paul Heinz
Angie Betz
Jennifer Kilzer
Matt Dubie
Chris Lang
Kelly Lang
Pam Hein
Alisha Lembke
Jamie Wamsley
Melissa Zillmer
Rachel Schemelin
Tracy Bertrand Mueller
Brooke Droese
These 16 members are being recognized for consistently coming to THE GYM WB, attending at least 18 classes in the month of MARCH!

THE GYM WB’s GOLDEN KETTLEBELL AWARD is a member nominated and trainer selected award that goes to someone in our GYM FAMILY who has exemplified what it is to be a GOLDEN member.

Meet AMANDA GONRING - our MARCH GOLDEN KB awardee! Congratulations Amanda!!

GYM member since: September 2022
Preferred class time: 5 am!
What made you start at THE GYM WB? My friend Tracy! She saw a “Back to School” promo for THE GYM and wanted to try it… Here we are, 18 months later. And she is kicking my butt!!!
What’s your favorite part? I have always been a runner. Being able to do my own thing, when and where I need it, with just a pair of running shoes was my happy place. Classes never seemed to work for me… they are either too structured or too dancy or too cheesy. But something about THE GYM just clicks. It is structured but still gives you the freedom to push in your own way. The workouts are great, the trainers are great, and the people are great!
Biggest achievement: Oh boy, everything?!? I look back to where I was when we started and can't believe how far I’ve come.
Current goals: 5 pull-ups!! (Amanda said 3 pullups and then came into the gym the next day and hit 3 pullups - she's that awesome!)
Favorite exercise: Hmmm, Burpees? Swings? I know I do love a good finisher :)
Least favorite exercise: Ugh, the OH press. Or any double KB exercise.
Favorite workout song: Thunderstruck (burpees!!) for the win!
Favorite food: A really good street taco with guacamole… and probably brownies.
Favorite beverage: Bourbon or tequila… or black coffee if it’s before noon ;)
Three things that make you happy: My friends, my family and my dog
What has kettlebell training taught you? Humility
Spirit animal: The bear
Interesting fact about you: I love to solo travel!
Why your classmates nominated you: “Amanda is a beast in a tiny package! She is always working hard and encouraging her classmates.’
Why your trainers selected you: Amanda has been a staple at the 5am class , a natural with the kettlebell, stupid strong, and fights through a nagging injury, always giving 110%!

Some workouts we only use one kettlebell. And some workouts we use ALL THE BELLS!
Overhead carries, farmer carries, racked carries, even some uneven carries! Grip strength and core connection being challenged.

Congratulations to our 60 FIRM WINNERS! Tracy Bertrand Mueller and Angie Betz. They are both going home with $85 in their pockets and new, healthy habits!! Congratulations!
Wondering what this challenge was all about? Creating small, attainable changes that add up over time. Members set their own diet goals, specific to their goals and lifestyles. They also set an extra habit of choice to work on daily. Points were awarded for completing these 6 habits, and extra points were awarded for streaks.
1. 30 minutes of exercise
2. 100oz of water
3. 15 minutes of nonfiction reading or listening
4. Healthy diet of choice
5. No booze
6. Healthy habit of choice
Congratulations to all who participated!!

How to win the week:

✔️ Plan your workouts for the week. Schedule them like an appointment. Don’t just leave it up to how you feel at that moment cuz you will most likely choose to skip (especially that 4:30am alarm!)
✔️ Plan your meals. Look ahead at your activities for the week and preplan your meals. Not just dinner, but breakfast, lunch and snacks. Planning ahead helps us not grab those quick, unhealthy foods.
✔️ Manage your sleep and bedtime routines. It’s important to get at least 7 hours. 8 is even better!
✔️ Schedule some time for self care. Make sure you are taking care of yourself! Maybe this is your workout, some time with friends, a date with your partner, a massage, a hot bath. You can’t give to others if your cup is empty.

What other things do you do to set yourself up for success??

Congratulations to our FEBRUARY members of the COMMITTED CLUB for GYM RATS!
Ann Wicklund
Paul Heinz
Kerry Hughes
Jamie Wamsley
Matt Dubie
Carrie Konrath
Chris Lang
Kelly Lang
Tracie Luedtke-Fechter
Brooke Droese
Jennifer Kilzer
Amanda Gonring
Pam Hein
Tracy Bertrand Mueller
Angie Betz
Rachel Schemelin
Melissa Zillmer

These 17 members are being recognized for consistently coming to THE GYM WB, attending at least 18 classes in the month of FEBRUARY!
It was a short, tough month - great work to all!!

THE GYM WB’s GOLDEN KETTLEBELL AWARD is a member nominated and trainer selected award that goes to someone in our GYM FAMILY who has exemplified what it is to be a GOLDEN member.

Meet RACHEL SCHEMELIN - our FEBRUARY GOLDEN KB awardee! Congratulations Rachel!!
GYM member since: September 2023
Preferred class time: 5 am!
What made you start at THE GYM WB? I was looking for something new. I tried one class and everyone was so welcoming and friendly.
What’s your favorite part? Making new friends and realizing that I can accomplish really challenging things.
Biggest achievement: Doing wall ball sit-ups
Current goals: Improve core strength and balance
Favorite exercise: Swings
Least favorite exercise: Kettlebell Jerks
Favorite workout song: Monster
Favorite food: Dark chocolate
Favorite beverage: Brandy slush
Three things that make you happy: Sunsets at the lake, hiking and drawing
What has kettlebell training taught you? Focus and mental strength. I can do a lot more than I thought possible
Spirit animal: Monarch Butterfly
Interesting fact about you: I lived abroad twice as a foreign exchange student. Berlin in High School and Hong Kong in college.
Why your classmates nominated you: Rachel is super consistent at 5am - and is always smiling, friendly and hard working!
Why your trainers selected you: Rachel has committed herself to this new habit and never misses a 5am. She is open to trying new things and is extremely coachable. After class, Rachel always takes the time to stretch - she just wants to be the best version of herself and it’s so admirable.