LTB Podcast

This episode features Kat Schneider from the Centre for Appearance Research (UWE), sharing her journey from fitness professional to academic researcher. Together, we unpack body image, weight stigma, and weight bias—focusing on their impact in sport and exercise settings. We explore the persistent challenges in the health and fitness industry, the importance of challenging weight bias, and practical ways personal trainers can create more size-inclusive and welcoming environments. Kat also shares her vision for a fitness future rooted in inclusivity, respect, and support for all bodies and goals.

Follow Kat on Instagram: @dr_katschneider

Kat's website: www.drkatschneider.com

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Jake talks to Maggie about all things Mental Health, from getting into further studies to understand it better and how movement can positively affect people.

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Claire and Maggie chat about how appearance based language can cause issues whether it's in marketing or within a PT session or class setting.

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Claire chats to LTB member and mentor Sally Eccles about her various roles within the fitness industry and how she has navigated a number of changes in the type of facility she works in and a move to a different part of the country.

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Maggie and Claire chat about the use of shame in lead generation and motivating clients in this podcast.

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Claire chats to Heather, AKA Maggie's mum, about her decision to qualify as a personal trainer in her late 60s, the assumptions people make about older adults and the importance of being aware of language.

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Maggie chats with personal trainer and LTB member Emily Skinner about building a fitness business rooted in her values, humour and community.

From coaching 'badass grannies' to creating a person-centred and weight-inclusive space where people feel safe and seen, Emily shares the real talk on supporting clients - without the need to convert them into fitness enthusiasts, or chase perfection!

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Jake chats to Anthony about the different environments that Anthony has worked in through his career to date and why finding the right environment is important to becoming the best trainer you can be.

Chris and Claire chat about how to get more clients without overcomplicating things.

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Claire chats to Luke about what it's like being a PT on a cruise ship.

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