Meet our member of the month for February, Steven! He has only been part of our community for a short period but has shown commitment to his health and wellness journey. His capabilities through these past few months have improved tremendously and can’t wait to see what the future holds.
We asked him some questions about his journey so far, take a moment to read his journey.
Q: How long have you been a member at Proficient?
A: About 7 months
Q: What is your favourite thing about being a Proficient athlete?
A: Seeing my fitness improve over time, having wonderful coaching support and dedicating time to my wellbeing.
Q: How would you describe the community at Proficient?
A: Wonderful, supportive and encouraging
Q: What advice do you have for someone who is intimidated by group fitness?
A: That everyone wants the best for each other, and not to feel intimidated and everyone is too busy working-out to really notice what anyone else is doing anyway!
Q: Favourite music to sweat to?
A: Dance/house music or rappers like Cardi-B, Megan thee Stallion, Azealia Banks, RAYE etc.
Q: Least favourite music to sweat to?
A: Rock
Q: Favourite movement/workout?
A: Love the rowing machine
Q: Least favourite movement/workout?
A: I’m still learning a lot of the technical movements especially anything with the word ‘press’ in it. But the more I dislike a movement, the more I want to do it to get better at it.
Q: Is there a member of the Proficient Community that inspires and motivates you to be better?
A: My wife Katie who has been at Proficient for a little while was really my inspiration. Seeing her happiness increase – even after already having a perfect husband, was a real motivator to become part of it.
Q: Is there a member of the Proficient community that needs to know you are coming for them? Feel free to put them on notice!
A: More worried who is coming after me.
Q: Favourite post-workout meal?
A: Home-made chicken schnitzels
Q: What fitness-related goals do you have for 2024?
A: Look buff
Q: Describe your athletic abilities in five words or less.
A: Getting better
Q: What’s your background story outside of Proficient?
A: I have three children and keenly interested in subjects related to anything technical or the unsolved.