Hi, I’m Blake Knapp

EXPERIENCED AND DEDICATED PERSONAL TRAINER FOR TRANS AND NON BINARY FOLK, COMMITTED TO RADICAL INCLUSIVITY AND LOVER OF DOGS

 

 

training as a gender affirming tool

My journey into fitness started from around 12 years old, and it began as a desire to build a body and external reality that felt more in tune with my identity. 

I noticed two things throughout my own process; the first was how much the fitness industry celebrates the gender binary: An environment I never felt truly at home in. I found simple things like strolling into the free weights area in a commercial gym, something that tested my confidence. 

And I quickly realised that something as simple as going to the gym could be a miserable and lonely experience for a lot of people. 

And the second was that as a result of such a culture, there was a distinct lack of queer representation in the fitness industry. Working as a PT for the past 10 years, it is my goal to provide an excellent service for my community and to be the queer representation I didn’t have.

I found myself thinking; why should people who aren’t comfortable in hyper-gendered environments have to settle for second best?

I’m here to raise the baR 

This is about providing a quality, professional service tailored to the trans and non-binary community, my community

I’m here to give you the tools, knowledge and support you need to build the body you want.

I am a version of myself that I’m proud to be.

There are so many barriers to starting training. Gym’s are notoriously intimidating spaces. Add being trans onto this and it can become difficult to say the least!

Having a program to follow, a coach to contact, and access to a supportive community, can break down some of these barriers.

Whether you choose Remote Personal Training, or to train on the Transmasc Training app, I am here to provide you with the best resource for your training.

OUR VALUES

EQUALITY

We value equality and radical inclusivity. Both inside and outside of the gym. We treat all people the same, no matter their gender, ethnicity, sexuality or background and consciously working to influence a more equal and accepting world in everything we do.

STRENGTH

We value strength. In all aspects of our life and business. Having the strength to commit to change, stand up for what you believe in and push through gender bias as well as building strong and healthy bodies and minds.

 

COMMUNITY

We value creating a community container to hold space for those who are underrepresented, policed and often overlooked. We support, care for and respect each other both inside and outside of the gym.

PROGRESS

We value progress. Both personal progress and that of society as a whole. And we commit to being a part of both. We value the choice to continue to better and push yourself to make progress which is benchmarked by only your own targets.