17/03/2022
Workout classes can be intimidating. The fear of judgement, fear of looking like you don’t know what you are doing, fear of it being so hard you pass out… I get it. I totally get it.
As a fitness instructor, I am sad to say that fat phobia exists in fitness classes. Whether it’s outright, like comments on how working out helps you lose weight, ‘burn calories’, or ‘work off our weekend’….. or more subtle, like not having proper equipment or not offering modifications to movements for different abilities.
I know this to be true: Movement should be for every body.
I started teaching barre in 2020. It’s always been one of my favorite forms of movement because it helps connect me to my body, makes me stronger, and has kept me from injury (seriously.)
None of those things have to do with weight.
I strive to teach my classes with all bodies in mind. Do I fail at this? Yes. Do I keep trying. Absolutely.
If you are in the Jackson area and you are hoping to find a class that is non-judgmental, I highly suggest you try . DM me for details about my classes and supporting you in finding whatever movement makes your heart sing.