Fitness and eating disorders are often linked.
Here’s why trainers need to change the narrative to support clients who are struggling.
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Spending time in the fitness worldeither IRL or onlineyoure bombarded with inspirational words.
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shouts my favorite trainer while coaching the class through a set of burpees.
Some people wear that as a badge of honor.
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Immediately, my eating-disordered brain (Ive struggled with anorexia since I was 16) began to race.
Were the dozens of burpees Id just put myself through not enough?
The answer, according to every professional that I spoke to on the subject, is a resounding no.
Whether youre struggling with an eating disorder or not, theres no need to feel pressured into doing two-a-days.
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I cant imagine a humanother than a professional athletewhos getting anything positive from moving their body all day long.
For trainers, that means shifting the narrative around motivation.
One way to start?
That jot down of instruction can be inspirational without triggering anyone.
Because with proper training, they could make their classes much more inclusive and inviting.
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