Category: LGBTQ
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Proud and Healthy at The Hague Pride 2025
Believe me, I understand how intimidating it can be to step into the gym as a gay man—I’ve been there myself. Now, the gym is my happy place, my sanctuary, where I go to gather my thoughts. As a personal trainer, I feel privileged to help others take that first step into the fitness world,…
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Strong and Toned for Men
Tired of feeling sluggish and seeing your energy fade?☝️You’re not alone. Many men in their 30s and 40s struggle to maintain the physique and energy levels they once had. But what if I told you there’s a way to rebuild your strength, boost your confidence, and reclaim your vitality? ⚡ Introducing Strong&Toned for Men, an online coaching…
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How Positive Body Image Fuels Your Workout Journey
In a world overflowing with perfect images, it can be tough to maintain a positive body image. Yet, learning to embrace your body just the way it is can truly transform your fitness journey. My university dissertation was on body image in the context of exercise and sports, and I love revisiting this topic from…
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The Irony of Acceptance
Let’s be brutally honest here. And trust me, this is something that’s been swirling in my consciousness for a while now. You know how the internet loves a good pendulum swing? It makes me wonder if the body positivity movement, something that started with such genuinely wonderful intentions, might have inadvertently swung a little too…
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Journey to Finding Sanctuary in the Gym as a Gay Man
Let’s be real. Walking into a gym for the first time, can feel…intimidating. I remember my first visit vividly. The clanging weights, the sculpted physiques, the sheer energy – it was overwhelming. I felt like everyone was watching me, judging my form, my clothes, my everything. Especially navigating gym culture as a gay man in…