09/15/2026
🚨SEPTEMBER ATHLETE OF THE MONTH🚨
Al Lucia loooshamen
There are people who always seem to find a reason why they can’t — and then there are people like Al, who simply finds a way.
For a little over three years, Al has been a part of the Strong Island community, and his approach has remained consistent: no excuses, work hard, and be willing to push a little further.
Al is also the kind of member who makes the people around him better. He supports his fellow athletes, brings a great attitude to class, and lately, he’s been making a serious push to take his fitness beyond the gym and represent Strong Island on the competition floor!
We asked Al a few questions and here is what he had to say:
What do you like most about Strong Island?
“The people and the fact that the gym always seems to be looking for ways to give members more. Whether it’s 24/7 access, HYROX programming, or organizing the in-house throwdown and Nightmare on Benson, to me it’s worth every penny.”
Favorite movement?
“Is rest a movement? JK, kind of. Power cleans and running.”
What do you want to improve?
Double-unders. Al admits they haven’t clicked yet, but also takes full ownership: “That’s on me. I need to practice them consistently.” That answer pretty much sums up the mindset that earned him this recognition.
And his goal for the remainder of 2026? COMPETE. After enjoying our in-house throwdown, Al is preparing to take on both Nightmare on Benson Lane and Fight for the Fittest in October.
Al, keep pushing, keep supporting the people around you, and keep representing what Strong Island is all about.
Congratulations to our September Athlete of the Month, Al 👏🏻
Now let’s see those double-unders! 😏
