On today’s episode we discuss why it’s important for ALL of us to see representation of all bodies in fitness spaces and classes. Our guest, Dr. Rachel Millner is on a mission to make fitness more accessible to folks in larger bodies .
During this conversation Rachel and I talked about:
- Rachel’s personal eating disorder history and how that was handled when she was at a higher and lower weight
- How she repaired her disordered relationship with movement and the role Peleton played in that.
- What Rachel plans to bring to Peleton WHEN she is hired as a cycling instructor
- How inclusion and representation in fitness spaces helps improve fitness outcomes for everyone.
PLEASE! Support Rachel’s campaign to become a fat cycling instructor at Peleton.
Share her posts and tag @onepeleton
Email Peleton: press@onepeloton.co.uk
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Episode Summary
Promoting Representation of All Bodies in Fitness with Dr. Rachel Millner
In today’s episode of our podcast, we delve into the critical importance of seeing all sizes of bodies represented in the fitness space. Our distinguished guest, Dr. Rachel Millner, shares her insights on making fitness more accessible and inclusive, particularly for individuals in larger bodies. This compelling conversation underscores the necessity of diversity in fitness and offers practical steps for everyone to contribute to a more inclusive fitness culture. Listen in to be inspired and learn how you can make a difference.
The Journey to a Size Inclusive Fitness Industry
Introduction to Dr. Rachel Millner, an Aspiring Fat Peloton Instructor
I was introduced to Dr. Rachel Millner through a Facebook group, ‘Pelotoners for Fat Liberation’. Dr. Rachel is not only a therapist, speaker, and fat activist but also on a mission to become the first “fat Peloton bike instructor”, aiming to bring fat liberation to the fitness arena. Her campaign is a beacon of hope for many seeking representation and inclusivity in fitness.
Fat Liberation in Fitness: Why It Matters
Size diversity in fitness classes is more than a matter of representation; it’s about dismantling anti-fat bias and making fitness genuinely accessible to everyone, regardless of their body size. Dr. Millner’s activism seeks to challenge and change the narrative around fitness, proving that all bodies are capable of engaging in healthy, enjoyable movement.
Rachel’s Personal and Professional Journey Toward Body Positivity in Fitness
Dr. Millner opens up about her personal battle with an eating disorder and how it shaped her career and advocacy. Her work focuses on healing relationships with movement and advocating for body trust and liberation, principles deeply needed in the fitness industry.
Key Takeaways for Fostering Inclusivity in Fitness
• Advocate for Representation of All Bodies in Fitness
• Support Initiatives for Size Inclusive Fitness Classes
• Challenge Anti-Fat Bias and Promote Body Positivity in Fitness
Becoming the First Fat Peloton Instructor: A Mission of Fat Liberation in Fitness
Rachel’s aspiration to become a fat Peloton instructor is revolutionary, aiming to advocate fat liberation within a platform that reaches millions. Her approach emphasizes the essential need for body diversity among fitness instructors, highlighting that fitness is for every body.
Challenges and Opportunities: Inclusivity in Fitness Spaces
The dialogue around inclusivity in fitness often encounters resistance due to prevalent anti-fat biases. However, there are significant opportunities for changing narratives and creating a fitness culture that celebrates diversity and encourages participation from people of all body sizes.
Envisioning a More Inclusive Future for Fitness
Dr. Millner and I discuss potential improvements for making fitness spaces more welcoming and accommodating to all. This includes size inclusive equipment, training methodologies, and eradicating harmful stereotypes and practices that alienate people in larger bodies.
The Role of Social Media and Community Support in Promoting Inclusivity in Fitness
The power of community support cannot be underestimated in the fight for more inclusive fitness spaces. Social media campaigns, such as Dr. Milner’s, play a crucial role in raising awareness and garnering support for the much-needed representation of all bodies in fitness.
In Conclusion: Taking Action to Make Fitness More Inclusive
As our conversation with Dr. Rachel Millner concludes, we are reminded of the importance of taking action to support initiatives for inclusivity in fitness. Follow and share Rachel’s mission, and let’s collectively work towards a fitness industry that welcomes and celebrates everyone.
Key Takeaways:
• Representation of all bodies in fitness is crucial for a healthy and inclusive society.
• Supportive actions like following, sharing, and advocating for fat liberation in fitness can lead to significant changes.
• Challenging and changing the narrative around fitness inclusivity begins with each of us, making conscious efforts to support size inclusive fitness classes and initiatives.
– Social media and community support play vital roles in pushing for inclusivity and representation in fitness.
About our Guest
Dr. Rachel Millner is a therapist, speaker and fat activist in private practice in Philadelphia, PA. Rachel has been working in the field of eating disorders and disordered eating for 19 years. Rachel is a passionate fat activist working to dismantle anti-fatness and frequently speaks on topics related to anti-fat bias in the eating disorder field and eating disorders in higher weight people. Rachel has been open about her own eating disorder history and the impact of anti-fat bias on her lived experience. Rachel has done a lot of healing work around her relationship with movement, and has found the Peloton to be a big part of that process. As such, Rachel’s newest venture is to get hired by Peloton as a fat instructor and bring fat liberation to the Peloton bike.
Support Rachel’s Campaign:
Share her posts and tag @onepeleton
Email Peleton: press@onepeloton.co.uk
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