03/17/2025
Hello! My name is Monk. I’m a non-binary movement specialist with over 15 years of experience in navigating and unpacking the ways the fitness industry has impacted my life and the lives of many others.
Early on, I was both influenced and harmed by the fitness industrial complex, even as I was undergoing certification. The industry often promotes toxic ideals that can be deeply harmful, especially for marginalized groups like black, brown, gender expansive, and larger-bodied individuals. Through years of reflection and unlearning, I’ve come to see how deeply the industry perpetuates harmful narratives around weight loss, body ideals, and achievement culture.
I aim to redefine fitness in a way that values each person for who they are regardless of gender, size, age, ability, or background. This journey is personal for me, and I am committed to making inclusive fitness a reality, particularly for those harmed or excluded by traditional fitness models.
