All Exercise Should be Gender Inclusive

Apply It! • Practice using nonbinary language; “folks” instead of “guys” and introducing yourself using your pronouns. • Instead of giving fitness test results from male and female norms, use the raw scores, loads, and reps to show progress. • Focus on individualized function over body image. Do not “gender” movements, activities, or equipment. For example, call barbells by their weights rather “women's” or “men's” (33/45 lb). • Ask what the client needs to feel safe and be willing to try it.