Fitness expert CeCe Olisa writes about experiencing gymtimidation as a plus-size fitness instructor, and what we can all do to make gyms more welcoming.
Don't act shocked when we crush a strength circuit. We're not unicorns. We're people who train hard, too.Everyone, from the front desk to class instructors, should know not to make assumptions based on body size.Don't wait for us to ask. Make it easy to get an equipment walkthrough without judgment. First-timer? Offer a welcoming tour.Where are the big bodies in your Instagram feed? The older folks? The wheelchair users? The moms? Let us see ourselves in your space.
The system needs to change, yes. But we don't have to wait for perfection to start moving our bodies. We can take steps to ease our own gymtimidation too.Use your newbie status! Ask for help, get a machine tutorial, learn the layout. Knowledge is power, and confidence.Gym people? We are the most self-absorbed species during a workout. We're in our zone, not watching yours.As someone living in a bigger body, I do my best to catch myself if I apologize for taking up space.
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