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Size Inclusive Fitness Specialist Certification

Radical Body
Inclusive Fitness

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Autonomy Fitness is a body positive personal training service dedicated to empowering you to feel your best in your body, according to your own terms. Autonomy offers you support in gaining strength, power, endurance and confidence, while leaving diet talk, fatphobia, transphobia, and eurocentric body standards at the door.

Autonomy welcomes and centers the participation of Indigenous people, Black people, People of colour, queer fam, gender binary breakers, radicals, and beyond- in any shape and at every size.

Your body is yours; no one can take away your autonomy.

Preet
Preet

I have had the immense pleasure and privilege of training with Ruby for over four years. Prior to training at Autonomy, I spent years in and out of gyms and workout classes which would often lead to injuries, over training and insecurities so many women of colour face. Ruby is conscientious to these lived realities and her expertise is unmatched. Ruby is collaborative with her clients and provides a clear, safe and healthy approach to attaining whatever fitness goals you have. She honours bodily autonomy and recognizes that movement and recovery go hand in hand. Ruby centers bodies that have been historically marginalized in the world of fitness and wellness. As a long term client, I have experienced first hand her dedication to providing a training space that is centered in a framework of not just body positivity but body liberation.

Francis
Francis Arevalo

Ruby & Autonomy Fitness helped me feel strong in my body, by reminding me to listen to it, to gently challenge it, and to simply and powerfully embrace it. Those sessions were the most comfortable and excited I’ve felt working with a fitness professional.

Carolyn
Ciaran
they/them he/him

I was referred to Ruby because I was looking for someone who could help me feel like I belonged in a gym environment and in my own body too. Her approach was so supportive and perfect for that. She worked with me where I was, celebrating that the whole time, giving me practical guidance tailored to my goals. I feel much more ready to step into a gym on my own and make fitness something that is for me.

Bryna
Bryna
they/them

Ruby has a body-positive approach, and a gender-affirming perspective. When working with Ruby, I can be my whole queer, non-binary, tender and strong self. I really appreciate having a trainer and gym environment where this is possible!

Magie
Magie
she/her

Ruby brings radical empathy and wisdom into her training practice – it is clear she cares deeply for us and our bodies, holding space and offering guidance to build strength. The space she creates not only helps us build physical strength, but also the emotional strength to care deeply for ourselves, despite the many structures of society that tell us we are not enough. In this way, Ruby’s practice is rooted in a desire for justice and transformation. I am immensely grateful to work with Ruby and to build alongside her.

Danielle G.
Danielle G.

Working with Ruby has been life-changing! I have so enjoyed working with a person who takes the time to deep dive into movements, breaks things down to any level needed, cheers you on and builds you up. I feel so much more connected to my body, and passionate about working with it rather than seeing movement as something I did for or to it. Ruby makes me feel empowered and energized during every session!

Nadya
Nadya

I have been attending Ruby’s virtual classes for the past 3 years since they were recommended to me during lock down. I feel extremely welcomed and supported while being challenged every single time. I love the gentle probes to stay present in my body. I love Ruby’s focus on strength, cardio and mobility in a way that feels balanced and respectful. Ruby’s class disrupts the messages otherwise present around fitness and weight loss. Come for the amazing training, stay for the equally amazing jams.

Naava
Naava

With her sense of humour and compassion, and her up to date expertise about which exercises are most effective for targetting specific goals, Ruby has helped me become more solid in my body and more confident working out, not only during our training sessions but in my day to day life. She’s an absolute gem for anyone who has wanted to work with a personal trainer to get healthier and stronger, but who doesn’t want to deal with gym culture. I’m so excited to get to come to my next session!

Sarah
Sarah
she/her

Whenever I join one of Ruby’s classes, I feel a sense of relief. I am so grateful to have found a fitness class that welcomes me as I am, regardless of my skill level or physical abilities. My only wish is that more fitness instructors will follow Ruby’s lead so that more people can experience such supportive and accommodating exercise classes.

Meet Your Trainer

Ruby Smith Díaz was born to Chilean and Jamaican parents in amiskwaciy (Edmonton) and graduated from the University of Alberta with a degree in Education with distinction.

Ruby is a certified personal training specialist through Canfitpro, and a fitness instructor specialist through Canfitpro. She is also a Certified Trauma Informed Weight Lifting Coach, and a certified Size Inclusive Trainer.

She is the winner of the 2020 Canfitpro Personal Training Specialist of the Year Award. She hopes to utilize her own journey through battling body shame and chronic pain to support others in becoming the most fullest and powerful selves through bringing movement into their bodies.

Ruby Smith Díaz
canfitpro
Size Inclusive Fitness Specialist Certification