The Body You Have is the Only One That Matters

What if fitness was designed to meet you exactly where you are, instead of demanding that you change to fit into someone else"s idea of exercise? That"s the revolutionary concept behind Second Skin Society, and founder Lee-Anne Reuber is making it a reality. Drawing from her 22 years of experience in disability support and her background as a yoga teacher, Leanne recognized a critical gap in the wellness industry. When the pandemic forced her yoga studio online, members kept highlighting how much they appreciated having both standing and seated class options. This feedback sparked a revelation: rather than adding accessibility as an afterthought, what if an entire fitness platform was built with inclusion as its foundation? Second Skin Society"s mobile app features classes taught by a diverse instructor team where 75% have lived experience with disabilities. These instructors—who are blind, deaf, wheelchair users, autistic, have ADHD, alongside non-disabled teachers—collaborate to create content that addresses a spectrum of needs and preferences. The approach rejects the traditional fitness industry"s focus on changing our bodies for aesthetic purposes, instead embracing movement as a way to appreciate and respect what our bodies can do. As Lee-Anne explains, "We do squats so we can pick up our kids. We do bicep curls so we can carry groceries more easily." The platform offers varied class formats including full standing options, seated classes with lower body movement, and seated classes without lower body movement. Technical innovations like the ability to adjust instructor volume separately from music—inspired by Lee-Anne"s own hearing challenges—demonstrate their commitment to thoughtful design. Beyond just accessible content, they"re developing an accessible fitness certification process to empower more people with disabilities to become instructors, addressing decades of industry exclusion. Whether you"re dealing with disability, aging, or simply want a more inclusive approach to movement, Second Skin Society creates space for everyone to experience the joy of fitness on their own terms. Download their app from Apple or Google stores today and join a community that celebrates all bodies and abilities. Support the show Follow axschat on social media. Bluesky: Antonio https://bsky.app/profile/akwyz.com Debra https://bsky.app/profile/debraruh.bsky.social Neil https://bsky.app/profile/neilmilliken.bsky.social axschat https://bsky.app/profile/axschat.bsky.social LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniovieirasantos/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/axschat/ Vimeo https://vimeo.com/akwyz https://twitter.com/axschat https://twitter.com/AkwyZ https://twitter.com/neilmilliken https://twitter.com/debraruh