Member of the Month - July 2023

Our member of the month for July goes to a very inspirational athlete, Nadine!

If you know her journey from the last 12 months, you know she has been a true inspiration to our community. Nadine, will not let anything stop her, maybe slow her down a little and that is why we admire her so much.

We asked her a few questions about her journey at Proficient so far.

Q: How long have you been a member at Proficient?
A: since July 2019

Q: What is your favourite thing about being a Proficient athlete?
A: no one judges you for your abilities (or lack of them). Everyone is super encouraging.

Q: How would you describe the community at Proficient? 
A: Welcoming, supportive, encouraging 

Q: What advice do you have for someone who is intimidated by group fitness?
A: Give it a go …. No one is judging you except yourself 

Q: Favourite music to sweat to?
A: I’m too busy doing the workout … I’m usually not paying attention hahahaha...

Q: Least favourite music to sweat to?
A: I’m still not paying attention to the music hahaha....

Q: Favourite movement/workout?
A: I don’t really have a favourite… I’ll give anything a go

Q: Least favourite movement/workout?            
A: picking up an ice cold barbell in the middle of winter hahaha..

Q: Is there a member of the Proficient Community that inspires and motivates you to be better? 
A: the 6am crew 

Q: Is there a member of the Proficient community that needs to know you are coming for them? Feel free to put them on notice!
A: no one comes to mind … I’m just concentrating on what I can do.

Q: Favourite post-workout meal?
A:  peanut butter on rye or sourdough and a cup of coffee

Q: What fitness-related goals do you have for 2023?
A: after the last 12months I am would love to be gaining back all the “gains” I lost…. Slowly chipping away. I am also back fencing competitively.

Q: Describe your athletic abilities in five words or less.
A: I will give anything a try.

Q: What’s your background story outside of Proficient?
A: I am a wife, Mum of two “man children”, Aunty to three and daughter… I am also a Club, State, National and International fencer.

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