Strength + Grace Fitness

September at SGF 💜 Strength, consistency, and showing up for yourself. Let’s make this month count! 💪✨

We're excited to announce our September Member of the Month, Steph aka Coach! 💪

Steph is an absolute beast and brings the kind of strength, determination, and energy that makes everyone around her better. She shows up, puts in the work, and never backs down from a challenge. We’re so lucky to have her as part of our SGF family and can’t wait for you to get to know her a little better!

Read her story below! 💜

1. How did you find out about Strength+Grace Fitness?

-After Covid, my gym at the time was closing. It was a small box gym. I tried out several and finally found SGF when she was in Kemah. It seemed a perfect fit, focusing on functional fitness which is much more my thing. I’m no spring chicken, ya know? I don’t need Olympic lifts and finding my “one rep max”. I need to be using weights and simulating all the movements we do just living life so there is much less chance of injury doing everyday things!

2. What is your favorite thing about Strength+Grace Fitness?

-My favorite thing is the people. The coaches and the people I sweat with every day! My tribe!!

3. What accomplishment are you most proud of since joining?

-I’m most proud of being my age and lifting more than I could 20 years ago. I’m proud that I’ve maintained consistency and good habits. Aging isn’t for the weak! And the older you get, the more actively you have to fight it off. Once people slow down, things start going wrong! Your body truly is your temple! It’s up to you, and only you, to take care of it!

4. What things were you surprised to learn after joining?

-I wasn’t sure if Sami could kick my @$$ like CrossFit did. I was wrong!! I get my @$$ kicked on a regular basis! I mean that in the best way!

5. How do you think this is different from other things you have tried?

-Sami genuinely cares and personally works with you to help you plan your goals and achieve them. She isn’t just invested in you as a business owner, she cares about you as a person. It’s real!!

6. How do you fit this into your busy routine?

-Working out is a priority. I’m an elementary PE teacher and after school I coach soccer at the local soccer club. The only time I have for me is early in the morning. SGF has a 5am class so that’s when I start my day. I go to bed early and wake up early.

7. What do you like to do outside the gym?

😎 I love all things outdoors! Walking (I’m an active member of our Galveston County Weekly Walk Society) running, paddle boarding, going to the beach, swimming. But my favorite thing is spending time with my grandkids. I have 4 and I adore them.

8. What's a fun/random fact about you?

I played soccer on a team that travelled overseas quite a bit when I was a teenager and into my early 20s. Then, in 1978, we represented the USA and played in one of the first Women’s World Cups. It was called the World Women’s Football Tournament and was in Taipei Taiwan. Those years traveling with my team are some of my most. I have an old geezer I’ve been married to for 45 years, 9 months, 3 days, 11hours and 7 minutes…but who’s counting?!

I also have 2 sons, 2 beautiful daughter-in-laws, and the 4 grands!!

✨ TRANSFORMATION SPOTLIGHT: KATHY ✨

This is what 11 weeks of consistency and strength training can look like. 👏

🏋️‍♀️ +2.2 lbs of muscle
🔥 -4.1 lbs of body fat
⚖️ -4.5 lbs overall

But the numbers are only part of Kathy’s story.

She came to us wanting to find a routine, build community, and feel good in her body again. She was also navigating a gluteal tear that had been causing her pain.

11 weeks later, she’s stronger, has built muscle, lost body fat, and is no longer experiencing pain from her injury. 🤍 we’re so proud of you, Kathy!

Strength training is important for building a strong, capable body, but so is giving your body time to slow down and reset. 💜

We’re excited to introduce Friday Yoga at Strength + Grace - a chance to stretch, improve mobility, and move in a different way.

Join us THIS FRIDAY at 12PM. 🧘‍♀️ $20 drop-in for non-members

Come move with us! Led by Monica Ramos