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Revolutionise Your Thinking

Understanding How We Got Here

We didn’t wake up feeling this way. The stereotypical ‘fit body’ has been perpetually reinforced to us through social discourse until it became a learned behaviour

The Dangers of 'Fitspo' by Grace Barker

Psychological research has focused on understanding both processes of comparison and internalisation, and how they can impact body image issues, mental health and well-being.

Exercise & the Chain Reaction

Studies have shown that exercise decreases levels of depression, stress and anxious feelings. Exercise works these wonders by producing endorphins and serotonin, the “happy feels”.

Pregnancy & Exercise

If there’s one takeaway from all of this, it’s to remember that your body is designed to do this, and what it’s doing is nothing short of miraculous - you’ve got this girl!

Getting back to regular exercise after recovering from Covid

Listening to your body in these beginning phases of exercise will be a great indication of how your body is coping, and from here you can ramp it up as you feel comfortable.

How Can We Support You

I'm just starting my fitness journey and need some tips

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Join The Movement

Follow any or all of these steps to help change the world around you.

1. Stop comparing, start complimenting

Create a safe space with family & friends to be honest about your current mindset regarding your fitness journey. Be kind to yourself & others.

2. Be mindful & gently speak out

Repeat the phrase ‘does this thought positively serve me’ every time you catch yourself comparing your body to others. If you see brands or media not being inclusive - gently let them know you don't see equal representation.

3. Take control of your social media & show up authentically

4. Exercise to feel good & find balance

Don’t abuse movement, use it as an outlet to help you feel better about yourself. If you catch yourself overdoing it for the wrong reasons, reach out for help.

5. Share your story

Watch 7 Empowering Fitness Stories

Ricki

Since having children and in particular a daughter, Ricki’s journey with fitness and how she viewed herself drastically changed as she reassessed what she was modelling about body image to her own children.

Revie

Revie is a Public Figure who is all about showing up authentically and encouraging people to follow brands, people and personalities that are following suit and showing up authentically.

Angel

Angel is an Activist, Model and has been awarded with the Order of Australia honour for speaking out against inequality for people with impairment. Angel speaks about impairment being part of human evolution and the ways she believes we can do better.

Bianca

Paediatric Nurse Bianca says the landscape is changing, but a lot of the time it is predominantly thin women that are depicted as fit, but she feels fit even though she doesn’t ‘fit’ into that stereotype.

Rachel

Rachel is a Computer Programmer/Model who says that those who feel happy in their own skin is what fitness should look like. Rachel wants to help people to focus on how they feel instead of trying to attain one certain look.

Darlene

Darlene is a Pathologist/Model and her fitness has been up and down with rough patches. Darlene has always struggled to put on muscle and talks about how this has affected her socially.

Darls

Darls is the Co-founder of Nutra Organics and encourages us to do what we love and to view fitness as a way of being able to enjoy and live our everyday life to the fullest.

Share your story

I teach a holistic women's exercise program based in ancient wisdom of Middle Eastern dance, focusing on core strength. I tell my students to love their bodies, as they are. The transformation starts in the mind. So, I encourage positive mantras written on the vanity mirror. We gently use the body's own weight to strengthen, elongate, and isolate muscles while having fun, laughing and breathing. I've worked with many age groups, but found so much fulfillment in teaching mature mums. Everyday posture is a large part of the changes we make, allowing for a greater range of movement. Again, we focus on core muscle groups through gentle manipulation. A strong core prevents back injury. I love my class of enthusiastic women. I constantly reinforce positive ways for them to view their bodies! It's not only good physically, but great for stress mitigation and self realization!

For me the lines blurred between fitness and body image at a young age. I was told regularly that I was big boned and that I would only have to look at a donut and I’d get fat. It impacted the way I saw myself, the way I ate and my motive for fitness. It’s taken years to undo that way of thinking. But now as a mum, I have found freedom in the lumps, bumps, loose skin and imperfection that came with having babies. It’s who I am. Fitness for me is now life giving both mentally and physically. It’s about pushing my limits, increasing my stamina and having fun!

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