Episode 37: How To Stop #Fitspo Ruining Your Life - With Ban Hass

Today’s guest is Ban Hass. Ban Hass is a Bullsh*t free Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor and freelance writer. She uses satire, humour & parody to voice opinions and make observations on the fitness industry (#fitspo) on social media. She is sarcastic, funny and at times brutal about the direction the fitness industry is going and calls out Bullsh*t on those who advise without qualifications. What I like about Ban is that she doesn’t sit on the fence. I have watched the fitness industry change demonstrably over the last 8 years and I’m not always sure how best to prompt change. Ban is using her clear ability for humour to do so in a way that helps us put fitness into perspective and realise it’s not the solution to all our problems. Whilst she may offend or shock some people along the way (and by her own admission lose followers who don’t get her humour) her intentions are honourable, and you can’t make an omelette without breaking a few eggs. In this episode we explore how to stop #fitspo ruining your life, or indeed, affecting it. I hope you enjoy this episode! As always, if you do enjoy listening to The Strong Women Podcast please do leave a review on iTunes (https://apple.co/2xQU5GR), Soundcloud, or whichever Podcast platform you use. Ban Hass's Favourite Book: Harry Potter (all of them). To buy the full Harry Potter Collection head here: https://amzn.to/2U1NYuf Where To Find Out More About Ban Hass: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/banhass/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/banhass - Her Blog: http://www.banhass.com/blog.php Podcast Sponsor: This podcast is brought to you by Pilates PT. Set up by Tatler award-winning fitness expert Hollie Grant, Pilates PT is one of the most exclusive fitness providers in the UK. With three London studios, at-home training, an online fitness and nutrition plan, and an industry-leading podcast, Pilates PT’s mission is to empower, educate, and motivate you to become the fittest and healthiest you can be. Pilates PT does not believe in extreme exercise regime’s, fad diets, or body shaming. Pilates PT believes that focusing on how your body performs, not how it looks, is the key to lifelong wellness and happiness. Find out more about Pilates PT here: https://www.pilatespt.co.uk