<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Feminist Fitness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inclusive, feminist fitness classes, training, and community.]]></description><link>https://www.bethemovement.net/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:44:43 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.bethemovement.net/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Growing The Movement]]></title><description><![CDATA[As I recently announced, we're opening a gym, expanding the concept of "feminist fitness" with The Movement.  Our physical space and online presence are spaces to celebrate movement, but also for growing a movement of progressive fitness professionals to work with all clients.   So, over the next few months, we will be recruiting some of the best trainers and teachers we can find! And, I'm over the moon to announce our first addition to The Movement fitness team,  Gena Collier !  I met Gena a...]]></description><link>https://www.bethemovement.net/post/growing-the-movement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69947315a8ff0d3b097f849a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:42:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec424e4d284643c7b2a674ca18c3726b.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Rainey-Smithback</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Including Your Partner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Working out with your significant other is a great way to help you both stay consistent. I'm sure you've heard that before.  And, it can be true.  But, trying to workout with your partner can also feel like running a a three-legged potato sack race.  Trying to coordinate another human's motivations, schedule, and movement preferences to be the same as yours is an exceptionally big ask.  When I work with clients, I often ask them who in their lives support their exercise and fitness habits. ...]]></description><link>https://www.bethemovement.net/post/including-your-partner</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699102aae585eb0b3c85f603</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:58:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/05b9bd_6085c7b89d744c9d8a73c4c534823a7e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_192,h_255,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Rainey-Smithback</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Steps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Got the keys! I'm going to open a gym!  It's true! And, after a long time searching and negotiating and learning a lot about architecture, zoning, financing, and markets (I am a researcher after all!), we landed on 6711 Airport Highway.  We will occupy the suite in the back. The space is perfect.  The address is Holland, Ohio, but it is seconds off the 475 exit at State Rt. 2 (Airport Highway), so very easy access.  And, we'll share a parking lot with Starbucks!  The physical space will be...]]></description><link>https://www.bethemovement.net/post/big-steps</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698901970c9b54090fe363b3</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 22:28:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/05b9bd_bd22c723849445c681d38eb4ad2e62d9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Rainey-Smithback</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nerding Out To Movement]]></title><description><![CDATA[I will always be a nerd at heart, and my venture into fitness has proved no different.   Over the last couple of years, I've eagerly consumed articles and books about the fitness industry, marginalized communities and exercise, and studied the body and exercises.  And my wonder and awe about what the body can do, and how movement can act as medicine, has only multiplied. And when I get excited about something I learn, I love to share it and spread the joy!  I've been known to wax poetically...]]></description><link>https://www.bethemovement.net/post/nerding-out-to-movement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692d02d1745789e635cc1ea8</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:51:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/05b9bd_066528d5bc374cd78ed8b32e3b2d0a9f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Rainey-Smithback</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embracing Grace for Yourself This Holiday Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don't overstress about missing workouts and extra meals this Holiday season.]]></description><link>https://www.bethemovement.net/post/embracing-grace-for-yourself-this-holiday-season</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69225114b238b52973fad2a8</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:50:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_7c7a4c5ee01e4d95a5dd5059a1882253~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Rainey-Smithback</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating "No"]]></title><description><![CDATA[My client Belinda* was having a hard time getting into the exercises I had programmed. I had selected several resistance band  exercises...]]></description><link>https://www.bethemovement.net/post/celebrating-no</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686e896f8a09d44431953614</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2025 15:15:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/05b9bd_325aa1841c5b4be288ad6b7fe90340a1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_847,h_565,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Rainey-Smithback</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Redefining "Training"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Squats are never a waste of time! "I'm just so frustrated to have to start all over!" Marie had worked hard with me for 2 months in...]]></description><link>https://www.bethemovement.net/post/redefining-training</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686293c3cb425ce1d198c53e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:05:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/05b9bd_2a55a6c121504171b12255aa0c3b99d4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Rainey-Smithback</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>