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We were barely acknowledged at the desk, and left to fend for ourselves as we clipped in.
It was unwelcoming, and unkind.
It took years and a lot of coaxing before I tried another cycle class.
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(I now have a love for it, thanks to friends who showed me a different way.)
And no, they dont say that to everyone.
It is abundantly clear to me that the size of my body often makes fitness professionals uncomfortable.
Their industry has been built on looking good according to some ideal, so why wouldnt it?
It is abundantly clear to me that the size of my body often makes fitness professionals uncomfortable.
Even studios touting inclusion often celebrate a specific pop in of aesthetic.
I was once a dance fitness instructor at a company built on inclusion.
It was my favorite thing Ive done to date.
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Fat bodies are seen as the enemy in fitnesssomething to be solved.
Food is fuel or evil or to be carefully controlled, not enjoyable or full of culture.
How sad is that?
I love to dance.
I love good music in a spin studio.
I am a runner.
I love to pick up and put down heavy things.
Recently, I ran/walked my first 5K.
It was the weekend of my 37th birthday and Id been training for what felt like forever.
This is the fitness community wealldeserve.
So, how could the rest of the industry be more like it?
Start by offering variations for people in all sized bodies.
Encourage people to do what feels good for them.
Also consider the stability of your equipment for larger bodies.
No, you dont know what my body can do by looking at it.
When I walk into your studio, greet me like you would any paying customer.
A smile and a welcome is great.
If its my first time, ask if Id like help finding the bathrooms or getting set up.
Dont make any assumptions about what I can or cannot do, or attempt to inform me.
Sounds like what youd do for anyone, right?
I love to move.
My fat friends do, too.
We deserve studios where we can feel accepted, included, even celebrated.
Notice that they are confident in their abilities, just like you.
Support us, hire us, let us represent all types of bodies for your brands.
Let us find our joy, and youll see what we can do.
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