Landyn - Head Coach

As queer and trans people, we have unique and complex histories and relationships with our bodies and fitness.

I recognize the deep impact that diet culture, bro-y fitness grind culture, gender dysphoria, and queerphobia and transphobia has on our ability to connect authentically with our bodies. Mainstream fitness just doesn't serve our needs.

I myself started disassociating from my body from the onset of puberty at age 9. Receiving gender affirming testosterone and top surgery at age 19 made a world of a difference in my comfort with myself.

But, it wasn’t until I started lifting weights that I felt completely me. Fitness unlocked a new level of gender euphoria I didn’t know I was missing. I not only finally looked the way I always imagined myself, but my connection to my body made me happier, more confident and more free to explore everything this beautiful life has to offer. This feeling is exactly what I want my clients to feel and why I decided to be a coach.

Today, I’m proud to lead a team of all trans coaches who work together to empower our clients to take control of their health, write their own story and find the freedom and confidence that comes with a positive relationship with fitness and food.

My Coaching Philosophy

I believe in body autonomy. You have the right to choose what you want to do with your body and what’s the right approach for you. 

For many queer and trans people - feeling embodied can come from finding joy in movement, learning to properly nourish themself, prioritizing valuable “me time” and celebrating what their body can do.

For others, changing the way your body looks is an important step for achieving gender euphoria and a sense of freedom in your presentation. 

No two clients are ever the same and you won’t be given a 1-size-fits-all workout plan or generic meal plan here. We aim to meet each client where they are at - from beginners to lifelong athletes - by providing customized programming and support to help each individual reach their unique goals. 

What’s more, I believe in a holistic approach to fitness and health that balances pushing you out of your comfort zone so you can see meaningful change AND practicing self-compassion and listening to your body authentically. 

Whatever your goals are, they are valid and we will help you achieve it in a healthy, realistic and sustainable way that is mindful of your mental and emotional health. 

Dominic (he/him)

Success Coach

I’m Dominic and I’m from San Francisco. I’ve been an athlete my whole life. I grew up playing competitive soccer and basketball, I was on the swim team and I’m also a dancer!

I started weightlifting in 2015 to help with my mental health and dysphoria. Weightlifting keeps me grounded and has become an ingrained part of my lifestyle.

I love coaching because I enjoy helping others navigate challenges and go places they thought they never could before with their fitness and nutrition.

Anu (they/them)

Success Coach

As a person who has spent a lot of time feeling outside of their own body, and spends a lot of time in their head, weightlifting has served as a conduit to presence for me. I can think and analyze all day long, but I cannot think my way into lifting weight.

My journey with lifting has helped me with trauma recovery, given me a stronger (pun intended) relationship to my body, and a clearer mind.✨

Accompanying and supporting other queer and trans folks as they cultivate more present relationships to their bodies through lifting is what I love about coaching!

Em (they/he)

Programming Coach

My name is Em Bowen and I’m located in Tucson, Arizona. I grew up skateboarding, wakeboarding, and playing outside in sunny California. My first foray into competitive sport was cross country in high school. Later, I was introduced to rugby and played about 11 years before I retired.

I began my coaching journey about 8 years ago running sprint and agility workouts for my rugby team. It was shortly after that that I got into CrossFit as an athlete and later as a coach. I approach coaching and programming from a functional and strength-based perspective. I love supporting my beloved community in tapping into their bodies as centers of resilience and knowledge.

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