Fitness for Every Body: Louise Green's Journey to Inclusive Exercise
When you keep being able to push the envelope on that, the confidence just rises up and I don't want to be anything other than what I am today.
Have you ever felt out of place in a gym or fitness class because of your body size? In this eye-opening episode of Compassionate Conversations, Esther Kane sits down with Louise Green, an award-winning plus-size trainer and activist, to discuss how fitness can be inclusive for everyone, regardless of size. Louise is the author of 'Big Fit Girl' and 'Fitness for Everyone', and she’s on a mission to change the narrative around body size in the fitness world.
She also founded the Size Inclusive Training Academy, which educates fitness professionals on creating welcoming environments for people of all sizes. Louise shares her personal journey, including the challenges she faced and overcame as a larger-bodied person in the fitness industry. From opening a plus-size boot camp to advocating for representation in fitness leadership, her story is both inspiring and empowering.
Louise talks about the societal biases that often discourage larger-bodied individuals from participating in fitness activities and offers practical advice for those looking to improve their fitness without feeling judged or excluded. She also delves into the benefits of exercise programs tailored specifically for people living in larger bodies, emphasizing how these programs can foster a positive mind-body connection and build body trust. Louise’s insights are invaluable for anyone interested in body positivity and creating inclusive fitness spaces.
If you've ever struggled with feeling out of place in fitness settings, this episode offers hope and practical tips to help you embrace exercise in a way that feels good for you. Tune in to hear how you can start loving the skin you're in while enjoying the benefits of physical activity.