--- title: "October Members of the Month | Armor Athletics — Tacoma, WA" description: "Aynsley always trains hard in both strength & conditioning and barbell work — even while she was deployed, she found a way to keep showing up and putting in the work." canonical: https://armorathletics.com/blog/october-members-of-the-month --- # October Members of the Month | Armor Athletics — Tacoma, WA > Aynsley always trains hard in both strength & conditioning and barbell work — even while she was deployed, she found a way to keep showing up and putting in the work. URL: https://armorathletics.com/blog/october-members-of-the-month --- ![](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2FSeptember-Member-of-the-Month-1.jpg&w=3840&q=75) # October Members of the Month By Kathryn Taylor · Owner Aynsley Butler felt she was very worthy of being selected for Member of the Month — and for good reason. She always trains hard in both strength & conditioning and barbell work. Even while she was deployed, Aynsley found ways to keep training and stay connected to her goals. That kind of dedication is exactly what we celebrate at Armor. Thank you for your service and your commitment, Aynsley. You inspire everyone around you. [Book Your Free Intro](/free-intro) [← Back to all posts](/blog) ## More From the Blog [![Big-Box Gym vs. Coached Gym: An Honest Comparison for Tacoma](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fpg-facility-11.jpg&w=3840&q=75)August 7, 2026Big-Box Gym vs. Coached Gym: An Honest Comparison for TacomaA Tacoma gym owner's honest breakdown of big-box gyms vs. coached gyms: what you actually get at each price point, who each one serves, and how to decide.](/blog/big-box-gym-vs-coached-gym-tacoma)[![5 Signs You Need a Movement Assessment Before Your Next Training Block](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fprogram-personal-training-1.jpg&w=3840&q=75)June 7, 20265 Signs You Need a Movement Assessment Before Your Next Training BlockA movement assessment isn't just for people who are hurt. Here are the five patterns our coaching team watches for — and what to do when they appear.](/blog/5-signs-you-need-a-movement-assessment)[![How to Choose a Gym in Tacoma: 7 Things That Actually Matter](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fclass-briefing-1-1.jpg&w=3840&q=75)June 4, 2026How to Choose a Gym in Tacoma: 7 Things That Actually MatterCompare seven things that matter when choosing a Tacoma gym: coaching, beginner onboarding, programming, pricing, community, class times, and commute.](/blog/how-to-choose-a-gym-in-tacoma)[![Split Squats: A Practical Assistance Exercise for Stronger, More Balanced Legs](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2FwillDBlunge-1-e1592108787367.jpg&w=3840&q=75)July 27, 2026Split Squats: A Practical Assistance Exercise for Stronger, More Balanced LegsLearn how split squats build single-leg strength, expose side-to-side differences, and support stronger squats and Olympic lifts.](/blog/split-squats-assistance-exercise)[![Reducing Injury Risk in Olympic Weightlifting: 6 Habits for Smarter Training](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fliftingcompetition-1.jpg&w=3840&q=75)July 27, 2026Reducing Injury Risk in Olympic Weightlifting: 6 Habits for Smarter TrainingSix practical habits for managing technique, training load, fatigue, and recovery while learning the snatch and clean and jerk.](/blog/olympic-weightlifting-injury-prevention)[![November Members of the Month](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2FSeptember-Member-of-the-Month-2.jpg&w=3840&q=75)December 12, 2023November Members of the MonthAimee is usually fashionably late to class — maybe because she's running her own successful hair salon, traveling from the remote island she lives on, and taking care of a wonderful family of five.](/blog/november-members-of-the-month)[![September Member of the Month](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2FSeptember-Member-of-the-Month.jpg&w=3840&q=75)October 17, 2023September Member of the MonthJason works nearby with some of our members and one of our coaches, who finally convinced him to come to Armor. He didn't hesitate to hit the ground running and learn as much as he could.](/blog/september-member-of-the-month) ![](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2F80622779_3762540050454718_6171813930713743360_o.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Free Intro · No Sweat Required ## Stronger Together A free, no-obligation 15–20 minute visit: we show you around our 6,000 sq ft Tacoma facility, talk through your goals, and recommend the best starting point. Memberships run $145–$199/month, month-to-month with 30-day cancellation — and you don't even have to work out during the intro. [Book a Free Intro](/free-intro)[Ask us a question](/contact)