September AOTM-Celebrating Longest Members and Our Grand Opening!

As we gear up for the grand opening of our brand-new Solcana Fitness location on September 22nd, it’s important to take a moment to celebrate the incredible community that has made this gym a home for so many. 

Our long-time members are the heartbeat of Solcana, and their dedication, passion, and support have shaped this space into something truly special. Today, we want to showcase two of our cherished members who embody the spirit of Solcana Fitness and were willing to share about their time at Solcana Fitness.

Jess F: A Testament to Perseverance and Community

Jess F. has been a member at Solcana since the beginning! Read about her time and journey at Solcana. Thanks Jess for being such a great member of our Solcana community!!

Jess Shares One of Her Favorite Solcana Memories
"I have so many favorite memories at Solcana, but one that stands out is setting a goal for weightlifting and asking my coach, 'How do I get there?' After he shared his thoughts on programming, I put in the time and consistently worked toward my goal until I hit it. It seems simple, but being able to personalize a goal and to have coaches who support you in working towards that goal, even when there are setbacks, is huge. And then to celebrate that goal with coaches and fellow Solcana athletes who also supported me along the way - that was the real icing on the cake!"

Why Jess Continues to Come Back
"Solcana is a place that pushes against a lot of mainstream, dominant culture views. It's a place where, from day one when I walked in and talked with Hannah, I've been accepted as an athlete, which is not always the case in gym spaces for someone with a fat body like me. Solcana is a place where I get to be strong, I get to learn new things, I get to push myself, I get to fail, I get to succeed, and I get to support and be supported by others doing the same thing for themselves, regardless of body type or other identity. It's the community I didn't know I needed when I walked in almost nine years ago."

A Message from Jess
"I'd love to support you in your goals if you're already an athlete at Solcana or are thinking about coming in, so please feel free to say hi. I love being a loud cheerleader for those who want that or a quiet, steady presence for those who just want to be acknowledged in that way. Let's do some fitness things together!"

Meghan: Coming Back After A Break Because Solcana is THAT AMAZING

A favorite memory you've made so far at Solcana

“I have a lot of amazing memories from Solcana, so this is hard! I'll go way back to the beginning. I learned about Solcana because I went to an improv show at HUGE that our Hannah was performing in. Something about her just gave me warm fuzzies and I looked her up on the Facebooks. When I saw she owned Solcana, I reached out to check out the gym. I was terrified ... at the time, Solcana was a Crossfit gym and that was very intimidating. But, in typical Hannah fashion, she made me feel at ease and had me do the baseline workout, cheering me on the whole time. I signed up that day.” 

Why do you continue to come back to Solcana?

“I mean obviously Hannah, but also the amazing community she's built. I left for a couple of years during a somewhat tumultuous time. I reached out to Hannah after that break to say I was considering joining and she thought I would love the 50+ women's strength folks (or old lady lifting as I call it). She was right. I have met a lovely group of olds, who I look forward to seeing twice a week.” 

A special Thanks

Thank you, Hannah, for curating a community of caring and courageous badasses!

Bradley: A Champion of Community and Fun

Bradley is another one of our amazing long time members! Thank you Bradley for your commitment and time at Solcana!!

A Cherished Memory
"As a longtime member who has seen the gym go through numerous ups and downs, getting to be a part of an event that was so joyful, brought out so many people, and shut down the whole block like Drop Deadlift Gorgeous did last year was really special. Plus, at one point when (gym owner) Hannah took the mic to thank everyone for coming, getting to see the MC's confused look like, 'Who is this random ass woman taking my microphone?' is a memory I'll cherish forever."

Why Bradley Keeps Coming Back
"I come back to Solcana because of the people. There's a 24-hour gym across the street from me that would be much more convenient, but not nearly as much fun."

A Fun Tradition
"Tied for my favorite memory is getting to do the Halloween workout every year. I'm a sucker for a stupid bit and nothing beats 'Escape from Pumpkin Island.' Garrett, if you're reading, if you ever get rid of that, I will mutiny."

Honoring More Amazing Members:

We also want to shout out a few other long-time members who have made a huge impact at Solcana since 2014-2016: Adam Q, Dan W, Kase, Adam I, and Ness. Your energy, commitment, and enthusiasm make Solcana a vibrant and welcoming place for all.

Join Us for the Grand Opening!

We can’t wait to welcome you to our new location on September 22nd! It’s not just a new space; it’s a fresh chapter in the Solcana story. Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or are just starting your journey, we invite you to come celebrate with us. Let’s continue to build this incredible community together—stronger, bolder, and better than ever. See you there!