My Trans Life Season 2 Episode 3 Trans Fitness Fanatic Breaks Bodybuilding Barriers
- April 25, 2017
- 3 min
In season 2, episode 3 of My Trans Life, viewers meet a groundbreaking figure in the world of bodybuilding: a trans fitness fanatic who is breaking barriers left and right. Having transitioned in her early 20s, she found solace in weightlifting and the transformative power of exercise. However, as she got more involved in the bodybuilding world, she began to realize just how hard it can be for trans people to gain acceptance in this traditionally cisgender-dominated space.
Undeterred, our protagonist doubled down on her commitment to fitness and began competing. Despite skepticism from some of her peers, she quickly proved she was a force to be reckoned with, winning competitions left and right and even earning her pro card. As she became more successful, she realized she had a platform to help other trans people who were struggling to get into the fitness world.
In this episode, we follow her as she travels the nation, speaking at conferences and events about body positivity and the importance of representation. She speaks about the ways that trans people have been excluded from fitness and how she has worked tirelessly to carve out a space for herself in a sport that often feels forbidding to outsiders.
Throughout the episode, we see just how much work goes into her prepping for a big competition. She takes us through her rigorous diet and workout routine, showing us how she stays in top physical shape weeks before a competition. Viewers will be wowed by the sheer physical strength our protagonist exudes as she works through her routine with the presence of a die-hard athlete.
Along the way, we meet other trans people who have been inspired by our protagonist's journey and have begun to explore the world of fitness themselves. Many of these people come from conservative or rural communities where the idea of a trans person lifting weights or competing seems unfathomable. However, our protagonist shows them that there is a place for everyone in the world of fitness, and that anyone can build a body they feel great about, regardless of their gender identity or background.
As the episode winds down, we see our protagonist take the stage at a major competition, ready to show off all of her hard work. We see her parade around on stage, flexing her biceps and beaming with pride. Ultimately, however, this episode is less about winning and more about breaking down barriers. By showcasing how a trans person can rise through the ranks of such a traditionally cisgender-dominated sport, viewers will come away with a newfound appreciation for the power of representation and the importance of creating space for people of all backgrounds and identities.