# Celebratory Fitness Platforms be.come Aims to Break Down Fitness Barriers for LGTBQ+ Folk By Grace Mahas | Published 2021-12-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/become References: [bustle](https://www.bustle.com/wellness/become-project-bethany-meyers-workouts-diet-culture) & [app.thebecomeproject](https://app.thebecomeproject.com/auth/signup)  [be.come](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-become-project) is a fitness platform that promotes inclusivity and body acceptance. The project -- which was founded by Bethany C. Meyers -- is committed to removing barriers that prevent the [LGBTQ](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/famm-connect)+ community from engaging in fitness and promoting body acceptance. Meyers comments on the role of body neutrality in the platform, stating: "Body neutrality gets back to the fact that the body is just a body — what makes us up is so much more important, but there's always such an emphasis on the physical self." The fitness guru launched the platform after realizing they had a "fraught" relationship with fitness and often worked out to ease their feelings of shame and guilt about their body. The be.come platform helps others work towards body neutrality with 25-minute low-impact routines designed to mimic "[moving meditation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lagree-plus)." Image Credit: be.come ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Inclusive Fitness:** Fitness platforms that promote inclusivity and body acceptance, breaking down barriers for underrepresented groups. - **Body Neutrality:** A shift away from traditional fitness practices and towards more holistic approaches that prioritize mental and emotional well-being as well as physical health. - **Low-impact Routines:** Workouts that prioritize gentler movements to reduce stress on the body and improve accessibility for a wider range of individuals. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fitness Industry:** Incorporating more inclusive and holistic approaches to fitness can improve access and appeal to a wider audience. - **Tech Industry:** The rise of digital fitness platforms presents opportunities for developing more customized and accessible fitness experiences for individuals of all abilities. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** Moving away from traditional fitness practices and prioritizing holistic approaches can expand the market for wellness products and services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Body-Celebrating Workout Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-become-project.md) - [Body Neutral Fitness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joyn.md) - [Virtual Group Fitness Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodi.md) - [Feel-Good Fitness Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saltair-1.md) - [Millennial-Specific Fitness Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/move-with-mariko.md) - [Upgraded Wellness Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellness-platforms.md) - [Access-Focused Home Fitness Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-fitness.md) - [Comprehensive Fitness Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitcomrade.md) - [Women's Wellness Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embodiment.md)