This week on TalkFit2Me, we ask the big question: Is exercise a privilege?

From sky-high gym memberships to the hidden costs of “getting fit,” we explore the many barriers that stop people from being active. We talk about how disability and accessibility challenges can turn a simple workout into a logistical nightmare, and whether exercise should be free for everyone as a basic right.

We get candid about the rising cost of gyms, the extortionate fees some people pay just to move their bodies, and the impact that has on mental and physical health. Plus, in true TalkFit2Me style, we go there with a conversation about naked swimming—because sometimes the path to exercise comes with unexpected sights!

This episode blends serious discussion with our trademark humour and honesty, shining a light on who gets to exercise, who gets left out, and what needs to change to make movement truly inclusive.

Whether you’re a fitness fanatic, a casual walker, or someone who’s ever wondered why exercise can feel out of reach, this conversation will get you thinking, laughing, and maybe even reimagining what it means to be “fit.”

Edited by: Yusuf Nazar

Sources:

The Fitness Group: 'How Much Does Gym Membership Cost in the UK?'

Express: 'Warning issued as Brits told they're about to waste £503m in 2025'

Empower You service: https://beyondempower.co.uk/empower-you/

Sport England: "Data from our latest Active Lives Adult Survey shows that disabled people or those born with a long-term health condition are twice as likely to be physically inactive (43%), compared with those without (23%)" Express: 'Asylum seekers given free gym sessions while residents pay up to £52'

Gemma Atkinson: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMx9mEDNF10/