For folks with disabilities, going to the gym isn’t always a pleasant experience.
That’s why we’re fighting for a world where everyone has the confidence to move.
said Leeper in a statement.
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I think that’s the first step, and if they ask, ‘how can it work?’
As for Hamilton, she knows firsthand the power of working alongside disabled and adaptive athletes.
Movement is for everyone, regardless of our differences."
(ICYMI,Hamilton recently discussedthe importance of mentorship for International Women’s Day.)
Equal representation will no doubt help everyone feel more welcomed in the gym, says Hamilton.
So far, it seems that some big companies are taking notice.
But anyone can help make fitness spaces feel more inviting, notes Hamilton.
Going with a gym buddy can help boost confidence, too."
(While you’re here, read fitness pros making the workout world more inclusive.)
