Today's episode of the podcast is a deep dive into the messy spaces inhabiting the fitness world. We include a user’s guide to help you navigate the fitness industry while keeping yourself mentally and physically healthy. We begin by discussing inclusivity and equity in fitness and its paramount importance for everyone. Historically, the fitness industry has done a terrible job at creating equitable spaces, programming, marketing, and more. In recent years, this inequity has been brought to the surface, and gyms, fitness trainers, and other professionals in the space have been called out to do better. Then, we discuss issues in the fitness industry around body image, coaching qualifications, MLMs, and more. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

• What Is Inclusive Fitness?
• The Ethics Of Fitness
• Navigating Body Image In The Era Of Social Media
• Coaching Qualification: Who's Guiding Your Fitness Journey?
• Healthcare & Fitness Industry: Profit Or Wellness?
• MLMs, Beachbody, & The Ethics of Selling Fitness Dreams 
• Selling an Ideal Image vs. Promoting Health and Individuality
• Toward A More Inclusive & Ethical Fitness Future

Sources Mentioned:

• Podcast Episode 67: The Impact of Social Media on the Fitness Industry and Body Image
• Coalition for Food & Health Equity
• Kindness Yoga Studio Called Out
• Bloomberg Article on Health and Wellness Industry
• Wellness Economy Statistics and Facts

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