05/28/2026
✨Member Spotlight✨
Meet Harrison and Michael! Here is a little about them in Harrison’s words:
Michael grew up in the mountains of New Mexico, while I grew up in San Francisco. We met in Texas (fall 2015), got married four years later, and moved to Seattle in December 2024. Professionally, Michael is a real estate broker with Compass, while I lead PAWS (Progressive Animal Welfare Society), a nonprofit focused on companion animal adoption and wildlife rehabilitation.
How long have you been a member of GLSC?
Since early 2025
How has being a part of the gym benefited you?
It’s been an incredibly positive community to become part of. The coaches are thoughtful, knowledgeable, and encouraging, and the teammates have been equally welcoming and supportive. One of the things we’ve appreciated most about GLSC is having experienced coaches helping refine movement and technique. We’ve both seen and felt real improvements in our form and strength over our first year here. Beyond the physical improvements, it’s honestly helped us build community after moving to Seattle. Having a place with genuinely positive people has made a huge difference.
What is your favorite movement or workout?
Michael has recently become very fond of deadlifts, especially as he’s gotten more comfortable with the technique and seen the progress that comes with it. He also gravitates toward workouts that feel athletic and fast-paced. I’m partial to rowing, squats, and workouts that lean a little endurance-heavy; there’s something very satisfying about settling into a longer effort and grinding through it.
What is your favorite music or pump-up song?
Michael tends to lean toward a remix: something with a strong beat or good workout tempo. For me, as a definite child of the ’90s, Green Day or Stone Temple Pilots are among the options: the right balance of nostalgia and momentum for a workout.
✨Thank you for being part of the GLSC community, Harrison and Michael!
