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“The current state of body positivity focuses on self-love without acknowledging that it’s much easier for some individuals than others, disregarding the intersection of race, gender, body politics, sexual orientation and ability status. I would argue that body positivity isn’t just about loving your body. It should be about demanding justice for all bodies, especially […]
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Growing up as a dancer, cross training wasn’t really a thing. If you needed to improve core your strength you planked, and if you needed to strengthen your leg muscles you did more sautés. The number of dancers who train with added resistance is growing, but many dancers are intimidated by the thought of lifting […]
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There’s no wrong reason to start exercising, or to learn a skill like boxing, but a person’s reason to exercise may fluctuate. The reasons, or motivations, evolve over time. Sure, people want to be healthy, feel good, and look great. Those are excellent reasons that remain relevant. But there’s another reason people exercise, and that’s from a deep […]
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I’m Not An Athlete. Or at least, that’s what I tell myself. At 27 years of age, I have never once been part of a sports team, I always dreaded track and field days at school, and if given the choice, I’d pick reading a book over going to the gym any day of […]
