This episode features Kat Schneider from the Centre for Appearance Research (UWE), sharing her journey from fitness professional to academic researcher. Together, we unpack body image, weight stigma, and weight bias—focusing on their impact in sport and exercise settings. We explore the persistent challenges in the health and fitness industry, the importance of challenging weight bias, and practical ways personal trainers can create more size-inclusive and welcoming environments. Kat also shares her vision for a fitness future rooted in inclusivity, respect, and support for all bodies and goals.   Follow Kat on Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/dr_katschneider" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">@dr_katschneider</a> Kat's website: <a href= "https://www.drkatschneider.com">www.drkatschneider.com</a>   Find Out More About LTB: <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li2">Website: <a href= "https://www.liftthebar.com/bundles/ltb-standard">https://liftthebar.com/ </a></li> <li class="li2">Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/liftthebar/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/liftthebar/?</a></li> </ul>

#419 Shannon Groves: Scaling a Mountain with Clients

The Lift the Bar Podcast is a place where personal trainers can gain education, insight and knowledge from other personal trainers. It's aim is to provide personal trainers with the know-how and inspiration to build the kind of career they want to build.

Every week the show will feature interviews with fantastic guests who are at the top of their game in different areas specific to helping personal trainers.