Gentle Strength with Anne Schwalbe

08/22/2026

I got to be a powerlifting coach today!!! Sarah Unruh absolutely crushed her first powerlifting meet, competing in push/pull (bench and deadlift)!

Thank you Frost Iron Classic, Carissa Coudray, and HardShell Fitness Garage Gym for creating a super fun, kind, and approachable space for all kinds of folks to show off their strength! This was awesome 🤩

08/20/2026

2026 America’s Strongest Master:
𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡 𝟰𝟬+ 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡
Anne Schwalbe Anne Schwalbe, Certified Personal Trainer 🏋🏻‍♀️

08/18/2026

08/16/2026

What a fun weekend at America's Strongest Master!

Finally got to compete with Christy Stefanick and she kept me on my toes right up to the last event! Luckily I eat 225lb sandbags for breakfast 😉🤣

Wish I’d gotten that last 185 overhead in the ladder, but I also surprised myself on the yoke and deadlift events.

OKC was (surprisingly?) delightful - and extremely hot 🥵

Thank you Hanna “BIG HAN” Coldiron White - Pro StrongWoman and all the volunteers and sponsors for putting on a great event! And Holly + Arryn 💪🏼🏋🏻‍♀️👩🏻‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻🍪🍕✈️🇵🇭✊🏼❤️‍🔥 for continuing to crush some strongman programming. And especially my partner for being the best 🥰

Overall 10/10, would recommend 🤩

08/12/2026

I have one opening this fall in a small strength training group that meets on Mondays and Fridays at 2:30 pm. You can find all the details and apply here:

You know that resistance training is essential for maintaining your overall well-being, but you need support to show up consistently and make the most of your time in the gym.

08/09/2026

Gentle Strength takes on the YWCA Minneapolis women’s triathlon with four fabulous relay teams!! Such a fun and uplifting event - can’t wait to do it again!

07/16/2026

Orders close Friday!

https://afternoon-printing.printavo.com/merch/gentlestrength/

07/13/2026

Orders for tees and tanks close on Friday! Proceeds will benefit our North End neighborhood 💖

https://afternoon-printing.printavo.com/merch/gentlestrength/

06/29/2026

Planning to stay cool with these new tanks and hats 😎

Orders close July 17th!!

50% of sales will be donated to the North End Community Foundation to support our gym neighborhood 💕

https://afternoon-printing.printavo.com/merch/gentlestrength/

03/21/2026

My family visited the Big Island of Hawai’i over spring break and were incredibly lucky to be at the day that Kilauea erupted. It was possibly the most awe inspiring experience of my life!

We were also lucky to catch our flight out as the devastating Kona low storm blew in to the islands causing terrible damage and flooding this week.

I know that tourism in Hawaii is problematic to say the least. And I also hope that travel can expand our perspective and build empathy and connection with distant places.

Take a look at latest post to find resources and places to give to support those being impacted the flooding and storms right now.

I don’t have much of a tie in with strength training here - other than that I am grateful to be alive in this body to experience the world 🌎 💕💪🏻