Gentle Strength with Anne Schwalbe

10/04/2026

Lifting with strength and JOY to support the trans + community in Minnesota!

Trans and gender-expansive folks are under attack, in sports, in fitness, and far beyond. I started Gentle Strength to help all kinds of people feel confident in the gym, but I can’t ignore what’s happening outside it.

That’s why our Gentle Strength team is lifting at Drop Deadlift Gorgeous by Solcana Fitness on Saturday, October 24. It’s a (literal) platform for everyone to be themselves and show their strength, while raising money for PFund Foundation’s TRANSCEND Campaign to support trans+ communities across the Midwest.

Last year our team raised over $11,000. Let’s do it again!

💚Donate: https://givebutter.com/DDG2026/gentle-strength-3/anneschwalbe
📣 Come cheer: 10 AM Solcana Fitness & Wellness , Minneapolis

09/27/2026

I’ve been drawn to natural stone lifting for a while now and was excited to be able to join Mark Johnson on local stone tour this weekend. We found many cool rocks - weighed, lifted, placed and recorded them for future lifters!

You may be wondering if I really need another niche strength hobby? I would argue yes, absolutely 😝

This fellow is over 300lbs! Got some wind under it 💨

A picturesque bridge stone load.

Trying to be cool like Hannah with a one handed lift!

We made a little stone run here - three progressively heavier stones that have to “kiss” the boulder.

Are we just kids making up games on the playground? Yes, definitely.

08/22/2026

I got to be a powerlifting coach today!!! Sarah Unruh absolutely crushed her first powerlifting meet, competing in push/pull (bench and deadlift)!

Thank you Frost Iron Classic, Carissa Coudray, and HardShell Fitness Garage Gym for creating a super fun, kind, and approachable space for all kinds of folks to show off their strength! This was awesome 🤩

08/20/2026

2026 America’s Strongest Master:
𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡 𝟰𝟬+ 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡
Anne Schwalbe Anne Schwalbe, Certified Personal Trainer 🏋🏻‍♀️

08/18/2026

08/16/2026

What a fun weekend at America's Strongest Master!

Finally got to compete with Christy Stefanick and she kept me on my toes right up to the last event! Luckily I eat 225lb sandbags for breakfast 😉🤣

Wish I’d gotten that last 185 overhead in the ladder, but I also surprised myself on the yoke and deadlift events.

OKC was (surprisingly?) delightful - and extremely hot 🥵

Thank you Hanna “BIG HAN” Coldiron White - Pro StrongWoman and all the volunteers and sponsors for putting on a great event! And Holly + Arryn 💪🏼🏋🏻‍♀️👩🏻‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻🍪🍕✈️🇵🇭✊🏼❤️‍🔥 for continuing to crush some strongman programming. And especially my partner for being the best 🥰

Overall 10/10, would recommend 🤩

08/12/2026

I have one opening this fall in a small strength training group that meets on Mondays and Fridays at 2:30 pm. You can find all the details and apply here:

You know that resistance training is essential for maintaining your overall well-being, but you need support to show up consistently and make the most of your time in the gym.

08/09/2026

Gentle Strength takes on the YWCA Minneapolis women’s triathlon with four fabulous relay teams!! Such a fun and uplifting event - can’t wait to do it again!

06/29/2026

Planning to stay cool with these new tanks and hats 😎

Orders close July 17th!!

50% of sales will be donated to the North End Community Foundation to support our gym neighborhood 💕

https://afternoon-printing.printavo.com/merch/gentlestrength/

03/21/2026

My family visited the Big Island of Hawai’i over spring break and were incredibly lucky to be at the day that Kilauea erupted. It was possibly the most awe inspiring experience of my life!

We were also lucky to catch our flight out as the devastating Kona low storm blew in to the islands causing terrible damage and flooding this week.

I know that tourism in Hawaii is problematic to say the least. And I also hope that travel can expand our perspective and build empathy and connection with distant places.

Take a look at latest post to find resources and places to give to support those being impacted the flooding and storms right now.

I don’t have much of a tie in with strength training here - other than that I am grateful to be alive in this body to experience the world 🌎 💕💪🏻