With Clint Brink on fitness
“It’s more a blessing than a matter of importance. Steffi is a world-class athlete and coach, not to mention a qualified sports scientist, so I benefit a lot from her knowledge and experience where sports performance and function is concerned.
“I introduced her to aesthetics (bodybuilding) training and the martial arts side of fitness, so there is great balance and a sharing of knowledge that helps the other grow for better individual development that will, in turn, contribute to our betterment as a unit.
“We take the life lessons we learn through our training philosophy and apply them to where we feel our marriage and our individual characters need development and nurturing.
“If you are able to train with your wife, it will definitely enhance many things in your relationship on a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level. Lessons in patience, commitment, perseverance, understanding and work ethic synergy can be cultivated, creating healthy habits.”
“Contest prepping for a bodybuilding show together as newlyweds. Coming from different sports codes, different training modalities and sports specific regiments and fitness levels, on top of still getting to know each other as spouses, was very challenging.
“When the calories are low, no sugar, training six days a week – often twice daily – this can cer- tainly break a couple who don’t know how to compromise and support their significant other.
“If one lacks discipline it can compromise the growth of the other, causing imbalance that can lead to conflict.
“It was challenging, but we grew so much closer and stronger with a stronger foundation entrenched in principals that serve our marriage beautifully.”
“Weight training, occasional EMS (electromagnetic stimulus) training incorporated with core stability exercises and cardiovascular training. The combination of these allow for overall development.”
“I think you both should have a love and passion for it first. The other dynamics can be worked on as long as love is present.” “A hungry woman is a dangerous woman ... ha, ha, ha.
“She has broadened my understanding and has contributed so much to my physical, mental and spiritual growth and development. She has changed my life. That’s the best way I can explain it.”
“We don’t. We work together. There is interdependence in our co-dependence.
“We like working together and understand how to supplement the other’s shortcomings.
“Not many people prefer doing many things with their partners and chose to grow separately, we currently prefer otherwise.”
“Yes and no. Most times I liked to train alone, head phones on, world off. Lifting heavy and going hard.
“But I also love training with someone who can motivate me, bring out the best in me, make me aware of lagging development and support me like their my biggest fan. It makes men want to achieve even greater heights.”