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Can Exercise be Harmful? Orthorexia with FitPro Jennifer Hicks - Episode 47

Christine DeFilippis

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In this weeks episode, we chat with Canadian NIA instructor Jennifer HIcks
We talk about
👉🏻 Jenn's history with exercise addiction and an eating disorder
👉🏻 How she was able recover and start finding joy after a very unhealthy relationship with movement
👉🏻 NIA and what it is and how that changed her relationship with movement
and more


Jenn Hicks is a Black Belt Nia instructor and Size-Inclusive Fitness Specialist who has taught all over the world. She was named NOW Magazines' Best Virtual Fitness Instructor for 2020 and recently became a Nia White Belt Trainer. Trained in Classic Nia and Nia MoveIT, Jenn customizes routines for every class and helps attendees modify steps or movements whenever they need a little extra care. She values and teaches weight-neutral fitness classes that follow HAES principles. Jenn works with neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals including people with eating disorders, body dysmorphia, brain trauma, mental health issues, and dementia. She is currently studying to become a Personal Trainer with CanFitPro.

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