Brantford Member of the Month November 2026 Melissa Donner

TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF
I'm a mom of three who loves spending time with family, staying active, and enjoying life at the cottage. Between work, family life, and everything else going on, CrossFit has become something I really enjoy making time for.

WHAT GOT YOU INTO CROSSFIT?

My parents! They were longtime members, and seeing how much they enjoyed it eventually inspired me to give it a try.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT ALCHEMY?!

I love the structured workouts, the close coaching, and the family atmosphere. The coaches really take the time to help you improve, and everyone is so encouraging and supportive. It's a great community to be part of.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR PROUDEST MOMENT AT ALCHEMY?!

It's honestly hard to pick just one! Every new milestone feels like an accomplishment, whether it's improving a lift, mastering a movement, or doing something I couldn't do before. But one of the things I'm most grateful for is getting to work out alongside my family — my mom, dad, and son Myles. That's pretty special!

WHAT ARE YOUR CROSSFIT GOALS FOR THE FUTURE

To keep improving in every area! I want to continue getting stronger, improving my lifting techniques, building stamina, and challenging myself. There's always something new to work toward.

IF YOU COULD DESIGN THE PERFECT WORKOUT, WHAT WOULD IT INCLUDE?

Definitely deadlifts, rowing, sit-ups, and toes-to-bar! Throw those together and I'd be pretty happy!

WHAT’S THE BIGGEST CHANGE YOU’VE SEEN IN YOURSELF SINCE STARTING CROSSFIT

My overall strength has improved so much, but I've also become a lot more dedicated to maintaining better nutrition. It's not just about what I can do in the gym anymore, but also making healthier choices outside of it.

WHEN YOU'RE NOT AT THE GYM, WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE THING TO DO?

Spending time with my family! I love going for family walks and spending time at our cottage. Cottage life is definitely one of my favourite ways to relax and unwind.

WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE FOOD SPOT?

Fume RestoBar... and Wendy's! LOL. It's all about balance, right?

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