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I really hated exercise, she says.

Years later, she realized that it wasnt exercise that she hatedit was the way exercise was portrayed.

It was taught to everyone as this sort of one-size-fits-all approach, she says.

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And as a person with a disability, that didnt work for her.

Its important to modify [workouts] to honor those experiences.

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In our classes, modifications arent allowedtheyre encouraged, says Lindell.

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Her platform,Shape Society Collective, was designed with the purpose of celebrating bodies of different abilities.

The idea behind it is that everyone should be able to participate, regardless of their ability.

At Shape Society, offering an option for everyone is a priority.

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It doesnt have to be about disability or ability.

Planking on my knees every time doesnt mean I cant focus on working on my core, says Nichols.

And this principle applies to everyone.

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Giving yourself grace with modifications is one of the best ways to do it.

Wherever youre at right now, you could start there.

Because thats a great place to start.

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