What is Body Positive Fitness?
Body Positive Fitness is the radical notion that your body is already enough. Body Positivity is inherently Fat Positive, it holds space for LGBTQ and gender-expansive folks, and centers BIPOC. Our mission aims to uphold these values. Birch & Iron Fitness is for those who know that fitness is about getting stronger today, grooving into your older body, and being your authentic self between now and then.
What disability accommodations exist at Birch & Iron?
We have 3 ADA parking spaces with curb cuts and fully automated front and rear ADA entrances. Our gender-neutral restroom is ADA compliant, including a top-open garbage bin. Much of our equipment is intentionally selected to be used independently by wheelchair users and other disabled populations. Please inquire for specific accommodations (e.g. Braille transcription, ASL interpretation, pre/ post-gender affirming operation programs, wheelchair user programs).
What is a training program?
Once you have met with one of our trainers during a consultation, you can expect a very personalized set of exercises that build foundational movements and accelerate you to your movement goals. Whether your training program is a finite set of sessions or ongoing, you can expect to learn optimized ways of movement to contribute to your fitness journey forever.
What is a fitness consultation?
This is a one-on-one time to meet with a trainer to pinpoint your goals, identify your current strengths (yes, if you can move, you have plenty!), and assess movement patterns that can be optimized. You can expect to learn movements that will add to lifelong wellness and decrease your overall injury risk. Complimentary, always. Based on all the information, your trainer will take you through a mini session to get a flavor for the type of program we would design just for you. We can sign you up with a program that fits your schedule and budget.
Do I have to sign-up for personal training if I do a fitness consultation?
Nope. We LOVE doing fitness consultations! We understand that training is not in everyone's budget. While we offer very flexible pricing, we believe in offering valuable content at no charge.
Can a fitness company really be body positive / fat positive?
Absolutely! At Birch & Iron, we believe that nobody owes the world their fitness and no one should be required to exercise in order to be worthy. We make space for bodies of all shapes, sizes, abilities, and identities to move. If you want direction within that scope, we provide that as well.
What if I want to cancel a session or freeze my membership?
No problem. There are currently no cancellation fees. We ask for 48 hours' written notice to cancel a session or 30 days' written notice to cancel a program.