Uptown Strongest is more than a name; It's where strenght has become passion in a community of people committed to a stronger, healthier life. Located in Crossfit Asperen, where a wide range of training methods are offered. The approach is based on the whole body - not just physical strength, but also the mental strength that comes from dedication and perseverance.
Who am I?
My name is Mayke van Wouwen-Koek, a powerful woman at heart. Happily married, mother of 3 daughters and for 40 years I have been able to discover who I want to be in this world.
Discovering new challenges in life is what fascinates me. The body I was given has already endured a lot, but what more can it do - or rather, how much more can it do? After practicing many types of sports, such as swimming, Les Mills group training, running, spinning, fitness, trail running, I ended up at a CrossFit class. This gave me the challenge I was looking for.
I developed myself individually and as a band in crossfit competitions, with several podium finishes. I am most proud of my participation in the master throwdown 2020, where I was able to compete for first place among European women.
In 2022, the strong(wo)man world came my way and I was allowed to call myself the second strongest woman in the Netherlands that year. I was able to defend this title in 2023.
May the odds be in my favor this year!