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Fatphobia In The Fitness Industry with Charles Abouzied
Manage episode 324571277 series 2800631
Charles and I have been friends for years. He was an instructor at a gym that I was a member at, and we hit it off right away. Charles ran his own gym for a few years called, “The Happiest Gym On Earth,” where everyone was welcomed and accepted regardless of body shape and size.
As a coach with a larger body in the fitness space, he has had to fight a lot harder to be heard. He deals with backhanded compliments and microaggressions because of his body size and what that means as a fitness instructor.
Charles recommends finding joyful movement that:
- feels good for your body and
- brings you fulfillment on an emotional level.
Connect with Charles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamwagon/
Check out my resources, course, and membership community “The Body Grievers Club” at https://bodyimagewithbri.com/
A Podcast Launch Bestie production
66 episodes
Manage episode 324571277 series 2800631
Charles and I have been friends for years. He was an instructor at a gym that I was a member at, and we hit it off right away. Charles ran his own gym for a few years called, “The Happiest Gym On Earth,” where everyone was welcomed and accepted regardless of body shape and size.
As a coach with a larger body in the fitness space, he has had to fight a lot harder to be heard. He deals with backhanded compliments and microaggressions because of his body size and what that means as a fitness instructor.
Charles recommends finding joyful movement that:
- feels good for your body and
- brings you fulfillment on an emotional level.
Connect with Charles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamwagon/
Check out my resources, course, and membership community “The Body Grievers Club” at https://bodyimagewithbri.com/
A Podcast Launch Bestie production
66 episodes
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