My daughter was afraid to go to her first football practice. She didn’t know anyone. She was not sure whether she would be good enough or what her teammates would think about her.
But until the end of the hour she was buzzing with excitement. Thanks to a trainer who made sure that every child felt like it, supporting teammates and a lot of positive reinforcement.
This moment reminded me of why nerd fitness exists.
This spirit – it is exactly what in my opinion is missing in most fitness sectors.
Too often fitness studio and lessons feel like competitive sports leagues – for people who love to train, already confident and already know what they are doing.
But what if you are the “new child” who goes to your first training at the age of 30 … or 50 … or 70? It can feel just as intimidating as my nine -year lacing her tunnels for the first time.
At nerd fitness we want to turn this script around.
✅ RELATIONS OF THE DISCATION there is a place for you.
✅ everyone gets “playing time”
✅ The goal is not the best in the room – it is a little better.
It is not an accident that my daughter felt in her practice. The REC league, which we belong to, is based on this central idea:
Everyone deserves a chance to play, and everyone deserves the chance to fall in love with football.
Everything in the league, from the administration to trainers to the way teammates treat each other, is a reflection of it.
Just like no accident is that people stumble and feel similarly about the fitness of the nerd. I just received this message from a reader this week:
“So I am very grateful that I found your site! It is encouraging and supportive and I start thinking that I can be fun again.
Fitness is in every body for everyone. And everyone deserves a chance to find the fitness that works for them.
That is why we decided to sponsor my daughter’s local Rec Soccer League in the coming autumn season in Suburban Indiana.
But because fitness should feel like this first practice: encouraging, playful and focused on increasing a little from your start – where you are excited instead of fear.
So if you ever felt that the fitness world was not built for you, I want you to know: you belong here. You have a place at the table. And we are here to help you find the joy of moving, no matter where you start.
And if you are already experienced and have found your thing – amazing! We are so grateful that you are here to continue learning and support others on your trip.
Let’s play.
– Trainer Matt
PS looking for a trainer who gets what it is to feel overwhelmed and intimidated when you start? I would like to talk to you to learn more about your trip and see how I can help.
