Posts tagged diversity
Appropriation vs. Appreciation: Hip Hop in the Fitness Industry

Hip hop culture has taken over fitness culture. However, what’s missing in most of the studios we visit is…us, people who look like us. Today we are talking the thin line between cultural appropriation and appreciation in fitness culture and how studios can begin think different about diversity and inclusion in their space.

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You Still Gotta Represent!

Two years ago, we discussed the importance of representation in the fitness industry. Now, with everything going on, we are doubling down our mission to uplift women of color in fitness and promoting self care. Representation matters because what we see shapes our perception of reality and what we feel is possible for ourselves and for people who look like us. We are tackling the subject of the importance of representation in the fitness industry. Check out our plan to tackle the issue and how we hope to represent you at Fit with Finesse.

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Trainers are People, Too

There is a stigma out there that trainers should look, feel, act a certain way. We’re talking about it and sharing thoughts from some of our favorite trainers on navigating the pressure.

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You Gotta Represent!

Representation matters because what we see shapes our perception of reality and what we feel is possible for ourselves and for people who look like us. We are tackling the subject of the importance of representation in the fitness industry. Check out our plan to tackle the issue and how we hope to represent you at Fit with Finesse.

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Is it Really "All Good" in the Fitness Industry?

We’ve tried it all. And now we’re talking about if we really felt welcome, wanted, and encouraged. Where’s the diversity in the fitness industry?

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