When you look at most fitness channels, you see one body type - super fit! Many fitness content creators go to great lengths to achieve results, dedicating their lives to training, a carefully managed diet, sleep and recovery. This isn't always realistic for the average person who wants to stay healthy while living a balanced life. Not to mention, being fit is their entire job!
One goal I have at Earth & Owl is to workout regularly with people of all ages, body types, fitness abilities and from all walks of life. Keep in mind that I live in a small rural community and it isn't always easy finding people willing to appear on camera. While you may be able to discern the approximate age or fitness ability of someone on my channel, what you don't see are the challenges they face off camera. My participants include but are not limited to a single mother working multiple jobs, a grandmother caring for a sick family member, a catastrophic car accident victim, a business owner with four small children, a hard working sun up to sun down farmer, and more! This is what fitness looks like - navigating daily challenges while making room for your own health.
One of the ways I show up and do my best to be a positive role model is by embracing healthy aging. I don't have a hair and makeup team or fancy production crew. It's just me, my rebounder and a bedroom turned studio in the farmhouse built by my great grandparents. Do I always love the way I look on camera? Heck no, but I'm committed to showing up no matter what! Embracing going grey at 44 is part of that commitment. I hope it gives others permission to come as they are. This channel is for all bodies and all abilities!
Some days you'll have time for an hour long workout. Other days you'll be exhausted and 10 minutes is all you can do. Any and all efforts to move your body consistently are valuable! Take it one day at a time. You can count on me to keep cranking out the workouts. Join me as often as you can, even if it's only for a few minutes. We can do this together!
Shout out to all the brave individuals who appear on camera with me. You are incredible and prove every single day that representation matters!
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Nikki, I am 68. I have some balance issues which are resolving from rebounding. I am overweight and cancelled my 50.00/month gym membership. Your channel is all I need. I haven’t gone gray yet but it has been on my mind.
I found your video on FB reels having watched some others on there. I have now followed you on Instagram as I really like your style. Ordered my rebounder this morning which my Hubby is buying me for my 65th birthday in a couple of weeks. So looking forward to trying it out. Thank you x
I love this! I’ll be 60yo on February 5th this year and battling the “you’re old” voice in my head. This blog (and your crew) is such a mood booster!
And embrace your grey! I went all grey in my late 40’s when I developed a hair dye allergy and love it… both the freedom from a chore I was tired of doing and the authenticity! 🤍
Just love your videos – so easy to follow – thank you from Durban, South Africa. Keep it as just YOU! Cheers Jenny x
I love how authentic you are….keep it up, we need to have fitness instructors just like you!!