The Loyobo FIT Guiding Rules
#1. We believe strength comes in all shapes & sizes.
There is no "one-size-fits-all" path to health and fitness. There is no perfect body archetype that we aim to follow. We do not celebrate weight loss and we focus instead on non-scale victories.
We want to help you find your own strength and work towards achieving your fitness goals in a way that works for YOU. Our goal is to show you what your body is capable of and to feel good in your skin.
#2. WE ARE COMMITTED TO BEING A SAFE SPACE AND FIGHTING FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF MARGINALIZED BODIES.
This means that we are committed to doing the work to ensure our studio, instructors/staff and policies are anti-racist, LGBTQ+ friendly, anti-fatphobic, body positive, accessible to those with disabilities, and trauma-informed.
This means challenging and examining language, assumptions and continuing to learn, and embracing open conversations so that we can learn, grow, and do things differently.
3. WE BELIEVE FITNESS IS ABOUT MIND, BODY, & SPIRIT.
Our vision of fitness is holistic, that includes your physical, mental and spiritual well being. That means learning how to challenge negative self-talk, to connect with your most authentic self, to eat mindfully and to trust in the wisdom of your body.
#4. WE EMBRACE CHALLENGES, SWEAT AND THE BEAUTY OF IMPERFECTION & FORGIVENESS.
Not everything will be easy. We don't shy away from a challenge or avoid something because it is hard. It is always better to try and fail, than to never try at all. If something doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you. We believe that when we can be uncomfortable and vulnerable, that is where the real magic happens.
We encourage you to define your own vision of success and help you to embrace the journey it takes to get there.
#5. WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF JOYFUL MOVEMENT.
We want you to move and find the joy that comes with seeing what your body can do. Fitness and moving your body should be FUN. We want you to smile during your workout and feel better than before you walked in - no matter what! Laughter is the best kind of exercise!
Fitness is a never-ending journey and our goal is to help you realize how it can help you live a happy, healthy, independent life as the foundation of self love and confidence.
#6. OUR SUPERPOWER IS CREATING COMMUNITY.
This means prioritizing connection, friendship, and surrounding yourself with people who truly care about your journey. Celebrating your accomplishments, no matter how small, and knowing that you never have to do this alone.
#7. WE WILL NORMALIZE NORMAL BODIES AND NEVER USE PHOTOSHOP.
We promise to lead by example and never alter our bodies by using photoshop in our promotional materials, social media content, or marketing. We will never promote unrealistic body standards and embrace what makes our bodies beautiful: cellulite, blemishes, scars, bumps, and rolls.
#8. WE BELIEVE IN BEING A BUSINESS FOR GOOD.
We believe that there is more to running a business than just turning a profit. We are committed to social responsibility and work hard to ensure that every decision or choice that we make gives back to our community, the environment and always puts our members first.