Stella Krupinski - Manager / Personal Trainer Phone: 757-735-0092 POWERLIFTING: WORLDS #1 RAW FEMALE POWERLIFTER Multiple National and World Records.3RD HIGHEST TOTAL "RAW" IN FEMALE POWERLIFTING HISTORY,NINETH WOMEN IN POWERLIFTING HISTORY TO BENCH OVER 300LBS RAW. 2009 SPF RAW FEMALE POWERLIFTER OF THE YEAR. BODYBUILDING: |  BEST RAW SQUAT 505 ,BENCH 305 ,DEADLIFT 490 TOTAL: 1300 |
James Hoel - ASSISTANT MANAGER Phone: 757-515-1730 I was born and raised in Jacksonville, NC. Played sports (football,baseball,track&field) most of my childhood. After high school I did what every All American Boy would do.... Join The Military !! I spent 8 1/2 years in the Navy, this is when I started to study and understand Powerlifting a little bit more and seriously study the 3 main lifts. Then one day I came across this amazing gym Brute Strength Gym, here is where I learned so much about true powerlifting. What sold me on the place was the fact people who I had never known were willing to help. That right there made me understand this was the place I needed to be to training. As time moved on I finished my time in the Navy after 8 1/2yrs and I didn't reallly want to move away from this gym. You know they say if you spend enough time in one place people start to notice. I was offered a job and I couldn't pass this up. Over time I started to train some strongman events and loved it. I entered my first contest in January 2010 and another May 2010. I plan on competing until I can't and Love to give my knowledge to others. Stay Strong ! "BIG JAMES" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |   |
Randall Bryant Personal Trainer/ Sales Staff Originally from a small town just outside of Lynchburg, VA called Appomattox. At age 13, I started wrestling and was introduced into weight training and conditioning. Not long after that, one of my friends began to show me the way around the gym. He studied bodybuilding, and his advice and knowledge played a major role in where I am today. After high school, I decided to join the Navy. Prior to boot camp, I began to focus solely on training. I started running, lifting weights, and swimming. I also became a certified lifeguard to improve my swimming capabilities. After four years of the Navy, I decided to get out and pursue a college degree. Since 2009, I have been a member of BRUTE, and have taken lifting seriously again. In June of 2011 I competed in my first bodybuilding contest, and came in 2nd place. Over the last 10 yrs I have been exposed to many different lifting styles and techniques, and I’m open to answering any questions or give advice. Stay Hungry
*Certifications - AFAA Certified Personal Fitness Trainer -First Aid & CPR/AED qualified through American Red Cross
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 2011 NPC VA GRAN PRIX MEN'S OPEN LIGHTWEIGHT 2ND PLACE  |
Caitlin Hanousek FRONT DESK / SALES STAFF I'm a Senior at Bayside. I want to attend college to become an engineer. I got involved in lifting when the gym first opened. Unlike other sports I tried, I instanly fell in love. I've competed in Powerlifting, Olympic Lifting, Strongman, Highland games and also a NPC Bikini contest. As a powerlifter, I hold Nationals records in the squat, bench, deadlift, and total. In olympic lifting I recieved Best Female Lifter Award. I competed in the NPC Lenda Murray Bikini contest July of 2010. I placed 5th in my height class. Even though I did not win, I am proud of my accomplishments. I'd like to thank Stella for that one ! Althought I have received all these awards, I compete to have fun and meet wonderful people. I encourage everyone to give lifting a try. I LOVE BRUTE ! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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Marie Legge Personal Trainer/Sales Staff Hi, my name is Marie Legge. I'm a Physical Therapist Assistant and a Certified Personal Trainer. I've been working for Brute Strength Gym since it opened in June 2007. I'm a Virginia Beach Local "Pro Surfing Competitor" I compete in Women's Pro Longboard , and crossover to the Men's Pro Bodyboard. as well as Women's Amateur bodyboard. I am also a goalie and play on a women's soccer leaque. I enjoy playing soccer, surfing, bodyboarding, snowboarding, working out, and traveling when I have free time. I was "Nationally Ranked" goal keeper in College and went to pursue a Pro career, but that backfired with many surgeries. I also played "Semi-Pro" with the Hampton Roads Piranhas. I graduated from Chowan College in 2000 with a BS in Sports Science and from TCC in 2009 with Associates in Physical Therapist Assistant
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