15/09/2026
I donāt usually come on and get involved with things on social media, nor do I speak about other PTs because Iām not here to slate anyone, but this genuinely angered me.
A client recently approached me about in-person PT. She wants to gain weight and is currently undergoing medical investigations into why she is losing so much weight. Sheās taking accountability, asking for support and wanting to get stronger for herself and her health š¤
Before coming to me, she approached another female PT. After explaining her situation, she was told they ācouldnāt work with (her) situation or body type.ā
When she asked why, she was told:
āMy programmes are for women who are serious about training.ā
Not working with someone is absolutely your choice. But how we communicate that matters.
If you arenāt qualified to work with someone, or simply arenāt the right PT for them, thatās okay. But we can still be supportive, explain why and, where appropriate, point people towards someone who may be better suited to help them.
The fitness industry already has enough toxicity around body image, comparison and what weāre āsupposedā to look like. So itās so sad that things like this are happening.
We never know what someone is already struggling with, or how much courage it took them to ask for help.
Our words can build confidence or destroy it. And itās how you choose to communicate that can affect that.
Thatās why support is at the forefront of my service. PT isnāt just about the workout ā itās about making people feel supported, comfortable and confident.
And community is a huge part of that. My clients support each other too. Different goals, different starting points, but everyone has a place.
You donāt have to look a certain way or be āserious enoughā to deserve support.
And I must say - we can do so much better as an industry. ā¤ļø
