The PUSH Podcast Season 3 Episode 4: On Body Modification

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04/26/23 • 30 min

We make no secret of the fact that we are anti-diet culture. But, does that mean that we are anti-body modification? And what happens when one of our clients comes to us with a desire to change their body? Can you love your body and want to change it?

Listen in are we discuss a listener question that address these topics and more.

Resources Mentioned In This Podcast:

www.thepushfitness.com

PUSH Fitness’ email address: [email protected]

www.portlandfamilydoulas.com

Listen in are we discuss a listener question that address these topics and more.

Resources Mentioned In This Podcast:

www.thepushfitness.com

PUSH Fitness’ email address: [email protected]

www.portlandfamilydoulas.com

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The PUSH Podcast Season 3 Episode 3: Inclusivity In Large Gym Spaces with Matt Turnquist

You know those globo gyms like you see in the movie Dodgeball? Many times larger gym spaces like that are filled with toxic masculinity, racism, homophobia, ableism and the like. Matt Turnquist, general manager of Pursue Fitness in Springfield, Oregon sits and talks with us about ways that he is working to change the big gym culture to be a safer and more inclusive space.

Resources discussed in this episode:

Justice Roe Williams of Fitness 4 All Bodies

The Performative and Toxic Roots of Kettlebell Culture - 6 Hour Course

Health At Every Size (HAES) Principles

PUSH Fitness Instagram Handle: @push.fitness.salem

Matt Turnquist’s Instagram Handle: @mattturnquist