15/08/2026
Member of the Month – Dan Bracher 🎉
We are proud to announce Dan as our Member of the Month for July!
Dan only joined us in April, but since day one he has always trained with conscious and deliberate intent. I remember his first Foundations session, asking what he could do to improve his mobility, asking questions about progressions and showing a clear work ethic and enjoyment of the training style.
There have already been plenty of firsts along the way. Murph, Toes to Bar, Squat Cleans, Front Squats and progressing from purple bands to sets of 3 unbanded strict pull-ups. He’s now working on his Handstand Push-Ups, continuing to build his strength and looking to improve his cardio endurance. 💪
Just over 6kg down, huge changes made for the positive
But for us as coaches, it’s about far more than just what Dan can do in the gym and those results.
It’s the small things. Partnering with someone new and helping them feel welcome. Starting conversations and connecting with others. Sharing a bar. Coming along to events. Staying after sessions to work on something he wants to improve.
He’s become a big part of our 6am crew — and often manages to beat me through the door at 5:45am! 😛
We asked Dan a little more about himself and his experience at BMB.
What do you do?
Owner of a vehicle wrapping business and an on-call firefighter.
Fitness/sporting background?
“I’ve always enjoyed mountain biking and attended gyms on and off for years, but never found true consistency and eventually fell out of love with it.”
Why BMB Fitness?
“I’d always enjoyed watching this style of training and envied how fit some people are! 😅 I love the variety of lifts, workouts and skill-based movements.
I was recommended by a friend to come and try a trial with Ben and that was it, I was hooked and down the rabbit hole.
The fact it’s all planned for you really helps too. Every session is already scheduled and planned, so all I need to do is turn up.”
How often do you train?
Four 6am BMB sessions a week, alongside some running or cycling outside the gym when he can.
What differences have you noticed?
“Everything really! My strength, flexibility and movement have been a massive change so far. I’ve also found a great sense of discipline from always training at 6am, and it’s helped me massively with my own mindset.”
What are your short-term goals?
Increase his cardio endurance, nail a few more skill-based movements and apparently start training for an event next year… 😬👀
Words to someone thinking about starting?
“Don’t fear it. If you’re nervous about joining or how it looks from the outside, don’t! The coaches and community are genuinely so welcoming and supportive — it’s a whole part of it. Nothing is ever too much for them to help or support you.
Just go for it. It’s not like conventional gyms, all whilst improving your own fitness.”
Dan has actually been nominated over the last few months, so it’s great to finally make him a very worthy Member of the Month. 👏
Dan was incredibly humble when we told him and felt like he was simply doing what was expected of him as a BMB member.
But that’s exactly why he deserves the recognition.
It isn’t about how many sessions you do or what movements you can perform. It’s the intent you bring to your training, your willingness to learn and the positive impact you have on the people around you.
Thank you for being a shining light at 6am and for helping make BMB better, Dan. 💛🖤
We can’t wait to see what you can do with the rest of the year!
