Practice Human
Dr. of Physical Therapy, Caitlin Casella speaks with professionals in healthcare, therapeutic movement and exercise, strength and conditioning, athletic training, and bodywork. Interviews focus on the overlapping layers of health and wellness with belief structures, social engagement, economic and environmental factors, and sustaining robust activity later in life. Questions that drive Caitlin’s work and curation of the Practice Human Podcast examine systemic factors which create barriers to care, and how health and wellness can only be partially left to the individual. She asks, "how does our wellness as a society depend on our collective care?"
Practice Human
Ep 051: Juniper Boggs | Movement Munchies - Strength Training Outside of Weight-loss
Bio
Juniper is dedicated to helping plus-size individuals discover the joy and benefits of exercise beyond weight loss. After struggling with his weight for most of his life and experiencing the frustration of restrictive diets and ineffective workout routines, he found a transformative experience in a welcoming HIIT class. This shift in focus from weight loss to strength-building led to increased energy, motivation, and overall well-being. Now, Juniper is on a mission to share this approach with others through his program, Movement Munchies, where he teaches the basics of strength-building for long-term, enjoyable fitness
Join Juniper for "Movement Munchies" on Fridays September 20-October 25, 2024. For details and registration CLICK HERE.
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Episode Summary
In this episode, Juniper shares with Caitlin how a focus shift to strength training transformed his approach to fitness and significantly improved is relationships in life and with dieting. He highlights the importance of finding supportive, community-based gym environments, which helped him shift his focus from weight loss to building strength and confidence. Juniper emphasizes the value of representation in gyms and the need for inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome. He also discusses his upcoming class, "Movement Munchies," aimed at making fitness accessible to plus-size individuals and others who may feel excluded from traditional gym settings. Caitlin expresses her enthusiasm for Juniper's journey and the positive impact he's set to make through his work.
What's covered in this episode?
- How can switching your focus from weight loss to strength training benefit your fitness journey?
- What is the significance of community in the gym environment?
- How can finding your go to exercise change your attitude towards working out?
- How to overcome common misconceptions about gym spaces as a plus size person?
- What role does diverse representation have in gym environments?
- How might someone overcome their own insecurities in regards to health and fitness?