Strength Training for EveryBODY w/ Bear Strong Fitness

Will Lay is a certified personal trainer, powerlifting coach, and competitive powerlifter. He holds multiple state records in powerlifting as a masters super heavy weight lifter. As the the owner of Bear Strong Fitness in Portland, OR, he has a passion for helping others in big bodies find their happiness and strength in fitness. He strongly believes that all bodies belong in the gym and is on a mission to help everyone feel like they belong at the gym as soon as they walk through the door.  In this episode, Will talks about living in a bigger body and the disparities in the gym that hold individuals in larger bodies back from achieving their fitness potential. We dive deep into his coaching philosophies, body size diversity, inclusivity in sports, and how weight training isn't just for those who look a certain way - it's for ALL bodies.