08/09/2026
✨ alex ✨
Have you noticed we are a few days late with our member spotlight that we usually announce on the 1st of every month? Well that was intentional as this month’s Member Spotlight, we wanted to celebrate one of the standout performances from our 12-week Power Cycle!
After taking time away to have a baby, Alex returned with incredible determination. She was consistent throughout the entire cycle, didn’t miss a single testing day and knew she was going to work hard over these 12 weeks.
Some mornings she even arrived early to walk around the business park before class started.
Her hard work produced some seriously impressive results:
🏋🏼♀️ Back Squat: 70kg → 87kg — 24% increase
💪🏼 Military Press: 38kg → 42kg — 11% increase
⚡ Clean & Jerk: 47kg → 53kg — 13% increase
🔥 Bench Press: 55kg → 60kg — 9% increase
💥 Deadlift: 100kg → 120kg — 20% increase
🙌🏼 Chin-Up: 2 purple + 1 green band → 1 purple + 1 red band
But Alex’s impact at Castle goes well beyond her own training. She is one of the most supportive and motivating members in the gym, always cheering on her 9:15am buddies and celebrating everyone else’s achievements just as loudly as her own. She even travelled all the way to Newcastle with a newborn to support a group of us competing at The Butterfly Effect Comp. That kind of support says everything about the person she is and the community member we are so lucky to have.
And because returning to training, raising a baby and absolutely smashing a 12-week Power Cycle clearly weren’t enough, Alex has also just started a new business! If you haven't tried the incredible food from their food truck, Cocina Caliente, head to their Instagram page to find out their next location, do yourself a favour and go try some mouth watering South American Street food.
Cocina Caliente
Alex, your consistency, commitment and results have been incredible to watch. We couldn’t think of anyone more deserving of this month’s spotlight. Congratulations, we are so proud of you!
