You know those globo gyms like you see in the movie Dodgeball? Many times larger gym spaces like that are filled with toxic masculinity, racism, homophobia, ableism and the like. Matt Turnquist, general manager of Pursue Fitness in Springfield, Oregon sits and talks with us about ways that he is working to change the big gym culture to be a safer and more inclusive space.

Resources discussed in this episode:

Justice Roe Williams of Fitness 4 All Bodies

The Performative and Toxic Roots of Kettlebell Culture - 6 Hour Course

Health At Every Size (HAES) Principles

PUSH Fitness Instagram Handle: @push.fitness.salem

Matt Turnquist’s Instagram Handle: @mattturnquist