09/01/2026
🏆 ATHLETES OF THE MONTH: POWER COUPLE SCOTT & SUSAN HIIPAKKA! 🏆
We’re excited to celebrate this month’s Athlete of the Month: Power Couple Scott & Susan Hiipakka! 💪🔥
Scott, a high-ranking military officer, and Susan, a recently retired school teacher, bring dedication, consistency, and an incredible attitude to the gym every single day. They show up, work hard, and continue pushing themselves to become stronger together.
Not only are they committed to their own fitness journeys, but they are true community builders. They are always encouraging those around them, bringing positivity to class, and, of course, just the right amount of sarcasm to keep things entertaining! 😄
Their commitment to getting stronger isn’t just inspiring, it’s a reminder that fitness is even better when you have someone by your side to challenge, support, and occasionally suffer with!
In their words:
“For everyone, getting older is mandatory. For us, getting stronger together was a choice. Nothing says ‘healthy marriage’ like voluntarily suffering together at 5:15 AM. Some couples do date night. We do burpees and deadlifts before sunrise!”
Congratulations, Scott & Susan! 🎉 Thank you for the energy, encouragement, hard work, and humor you bring to our community. We’re lucky to have you both as part of The Forge Family! ❤️💪