265: Health, fitness and body confidence for GBTQ+ people | Part 1

By Spirit Studios & Christopher Sweeney

Homo Sapiens

11/01/24·20m 30s

12% of all gym sign-ups happen in January, but what is unique about health and fitness for the queer community? Body confidence, body image, and the gym itself can be a thorny topic for LGBTQ+ people. Today we are joined by Matt Boyles, who specialises in helping gay, bisexual and trans men to improve their relationship with exercise! It’s a brilliant episode about broadening your fitness goals beyond physical changes and understanding how gay shame can present itself in a fitness environment. Prepare to be inspired and see y’all in the gym!

LGBTQ+ trainers and fitness recommendations

https://www.transcansport.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/transcansport

- An organisation in Brighton offering a wide range of sports, activities and support, especially for trans and non-binary people

https://www.sambarneslifestyle.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sambarneslifestyle

- Sam Barnes is an online coach specialising in working with trans people

https://www.instagram.com/yourcoachgrace/

-Grace Smith is LGBTQ+ and an online and in-person trainer.

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