Georgie Okell (they/them) has worked as a personal trainer and fitness instructor for the last seven years, working from London and Stockholm with clients around the world. They have taught HIIT classes at Barry’s Bootcamp in London and Stockholm and at London’s 1Rebel. They are the co-founder of Pecs Education, a transmasculine and non-binary strength and conditioning class with weekly sessions in East and South London and Co-founder of BEND, a queer movement class booking platform. Georgie is also a Nike trainer, and works primarily with clients from the queer and trans community to help them reconnect to their bodies through movement.
Georgie’s talk will cover the following topics:
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Georgie’s work with the Non-Binary and Trans Masc Community through Pecs Education and BEND
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How we can make fitness spaces safer and more inclusive for the LGBTQ+ Community
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How to be a better ally to LGBTQ+ people in the fitness community
There will also be a Q&A with Georgie afterwards. The event is in person and online.