Creating Welcoming, Inclusive Health & Fitness Environments for People with Obesity

An interview with Dr. Rachele Pojednic, Assistant Professor and Program Director of Exercise Science at Norwich University.  [T]he industry sort of sees them as a target population to change, rather than thinking of them as a target population that can be a part of our community. And so, I think, as we are entering into a space of inclusivity and acceptance, I think this really presents a timely opportunity to expand our community beyond what we've traditionally been seen as.Dr. Rachele PojednicProviding programming and services to people with obesityLanguage and framingCreating communityCreating welcoming, inclusive environmentsReaching the 80%Representation and role modelsMessaging inclusion Stages of changeIndustry change Health benefits of physical activityJoy and physical activityHealth and fitness as separate from weight lossMeeting the needs of people with obesityhttps://www.movetolivemore.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/move-to-live-more@MovetoLiveMore