Navigating Body Image In the Fitness Industry with Chris SantaMaria

Poison punch. It’s toxic. It’s everywhere. And it’s making us all sick. It’s the diets, the weight loss teas and programs, workouts, and superfood powders that say they’re selling health. Or the supplements, creams, prescriptions, makeups, treatments, and procedures that promise to make you look younger and yield you, unconditional love. And it’s all the apps, pop-ups, fads, people, retreats, and goop that cost a fortune but guarantee a better version of you. Poison punch is the 70+ billion dollar industry that profits off you looking in the mirror and thinking, “I’m fat, old, tired, and ugly”.  Poison punch is everything you're being told and sold to fix problems that (spoiler alert!) don’t actually exist.   There’s no way in hell the diet and beauty industries are going anywhere. Poison punch is here to stay. And while we might not be able to rid the world of poison punch, we can change our relationship to it. Join hosts Kelly Roberts and Kayla Reynolds for the Body Image Series as they figure out what’s poison punch, what punch has traces of poison in it, and what’s actually true.  This week, we're joined by Chris SantaMaria! Chris is a certified personal trainer and group fitness pro in NYC. He’s known for his work at 305 fitness and reputable kettlebell coach at the fhitting room.  Growing up, Chris was the aspiring dancer in a family filled with athletes, and while performing was a childhood dream, he soon realized that dance wasn’t his forever career when he was bit by the fitness bug. With over 10 years of experience, creativity and infectious energy combined with his knowledge and skill make the perfect recipe for a workout that is always challenging but always fun. Always fully present and engaged, he brings a larger-than-life presence to everything he does.  Follow Chris on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thatcsm Learn more about 305 fitness: https://305fitness.com/ Learn more about Fhitting Room: https://www.fhittingroom.com/ Follow Kayla on Instagram https://instagram.com/kaylareynoldsms Follow Kelly on Instagram https://instagram.com/kellykkroberts  Follow the Badass Lady Gang on Instagram https://instagram.com/badassladygang  Join our free online community! https://www.balgcommunity.com Get Annual Membership to the Badass Lady Gang Training Team! https://www.badassladygang.com/annual-membership Training for a half marathon or marathon? Join the Badass Lady Gang for a Training Experience! https://www.badassladygang.com/training-experiences Find out more about the badass lady gang https://badassladygang.com