Member of the Month January 2025 - Stacey Aldridge
Do you currently have a fitness related goal you are chasing?
It is important to me to gain muscle and fitness that I can take into my eventual retirement. I have many years to go before I retire, but want to make sure I can enjoy my life to the fullest when I get there. The movement also does wonders for my mental health and confidence so maintaining those boosts are also very important to me.
What movement have you grown to love?
I really enjoy lifting and achieving those personal bests. Love it when I can come home to my husband and brag about my success at the gym. I’m pretty sure I can back squat him now!
Favourite vegetable? Least favourite carb? (are there really any bad ones lol).
My favourite vegetable has to be potatoes! If I have to pick a more healthy veggie then probably asparagus. Not a fan of quinoa.
If you could design the perfect workout, what would it include?
I really like the workouts that have a bit of everything. Start with a lifting exercise, farmers Carry, tire flips and a run.
When you're not at the gym, what's your favourite thing to do?
I love to be out on our boat or a country ride on my husband’s motorcycle. I also really enjoy a nice hike in the woods with my dog.
What inspires you to be consistent?
I put in a lot of work at the gym and have made some good gains. If I don’t remain consistent I will lose all the hard work I have done and won’t see continued progress. I also love seeing my fellow nooners and look forward to getting out of the office during my day.
If you could only listen to one song during a workout, what would it be?
Back in Black. Good energy song.
What's the biggest change you've seen in yourself since you started CrossFit?
Strength, I have always done some sort of fitness activity but never dreamed I could do the workouts at Alchemy. I am stronger than I have ever been.
What has been your proudest Alchemy moment to date?
When I was able to back squat 195 pounds!
What’s your favourite Brantford area food spot?
I Really enjoy a walk downtown Paris on a nice evening with dinner on one of the riverside patios.
