How we talk about gender, bodies, and strength shapes the spaces we create. In this interactive workshop, Staci Fujimoto shares personal reflections on navigating gender identity in fitness spaces and explores the importance of moving beyond binary representations of gender. Through small breakout groups, attendees will engage with real-world scenarios, practice refining language for greater mindfulness, and reflect on their own experiences with gender representation in gym culture.
This session will offer:
- Thought-provoking prompts on how gender expectations influence exercise choices, clothing, and coaching styles
- Small group discussions designed to deepen understanding and build new strategies for cultivating welcoming, non-binary affirming spaces
- Practical tools for de-gendering language in marketing, coaching, and community-building efforts
Participants will leave with a renewed awareness of the “in-between” spaces on the gender spectrum and ideas for making gym environments truly inclusive for everyone.