YOU are rewriting women’s history! | Fitness and Women’s History Month

Did you know that for a huge chunk of the 20th century, women’s fitness was considered “unladylike”? 🤯

Danielle Friedman’s book, “Let’s Get Physical,” reminds us of a time when women were “shackled to a perception of themselves as weak and ineffectual.” They were encouraged to be poised, not powerful; graceful, not gritty. Imagine that!

Thankfully, YOU are rewriting that narrative every day at PowerPlay. This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating how far you as an incredible woman have come in leading the charge not just for ourselves but for the younger generation of sisters, daughters, cousins and nieces in our lives.

Remember when “fitness” was vibrating belts and neon leg warmers? Jessica Rihal, a plus-size yoga instructor, reminds us that “dismissing the things women say they love as inconsequential allows our culture to stealthily ensure women remain subordinate to men.” We’re here to say NO to that.

How we’re rewriting women’s fitness history at PowerPlaySF

Now, we see young professional women stepping into the studio after a demanding workday, crushing those weightlifting sets. They’re defying the idea that women can’t be strong and successful in their careers.

We see women in their 30s finding balance and strength in their Pilates and yoga practice, navigating the complexities of life with grace and determination. They’re proving that fitness isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about well-being.

We see perimenopausal women showing up for HIIT and boxing, embracing their power and proving that age is just a number. They’re reminding us that strength and vitality are lifelong pursuits.

And we see pre/postnatal mothers continually choosing themselves when they’re carrying their baby and even afterwards. They’re redefining what it means to be a strong mother, carrying both a child and their own strength through every set.

Gloria Steinem once said, “For women to enjoy physical strength is a collective revolution.” At PowerPlay, we’re part of that revolution. We’re celebrating the women who are redefining fitness, breaking barriers, and inspiring us all.

This women’s history month, and every month, we’re proud to be part of your fitness journey. Let’s continue to move, to lift, to dance, and to empower each other.

Women’s History Month and fitness at PowerPlay

This revolution isn’t just a story, it’s a movement! Ready to own your power? We’ve curated events for every fitness level and life stage. From self-defense to dance, ignite your strength with us. Let’s move, connect, and celebrate!

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