TIN*Fitness aims to create a space where TIN individuals can develop a positive perception of their bodies, feel comfortable and motivated, and access comprehensive information about physical and mental health.
About
TIN*Fitness is a Seitenwechsel project dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of trans, intersex, and non-binary (TIN) individuals through fitness.
Our goal is to support both the physical and mental health of TIN communities through specialised fitness resources.
We offer a series of workshops and physical training designed to address specific needs in key areas such as transition, hormone use, and post-operative recovery.
Our trainings and workshops are free of charge, and Seitenwechsel membership is not required.
Meet our team
All our coaches are trans, intersex, and/or non-binary.
MARTIN
Pronouns: Martin
Martin is a Spanish trans person who has been living in Berlin since 2009, striving to make sports more accessible for the TIN community. Martin works as a personal fitness trainer, a Power*Fitness coach at “Seitenwechsel e.V.,” and teaches Canoe Polo at FU (Free University Berlin). Martin is the creator and project manager of the TIN*Fitness project.
I am very excited to expand the offerings for TIN individuals, particularly in the area of fitness. Not only is there a great demand, but it is also a topic that is very close to my heart. Additionally, I have the great fortune of working with an incredible team of trainers, and I hope we can continue to grow it further!”
FELIX
Pronouns: he/him
Felix is a volunteer coach at Seitenwechsel. Felix hated gym classes in school, but he picked up some free weights during the pandemic and started working out. Now he wants to create the inclusive, TIN-led gym experience that he was missing when he first started working out. When he’s not at the gym, Felix enjoys going on long hikes and cycling tours.
NIKLAS
Pronouns: he/him
Niklas is a healing practitioner, as well as a shiatsu therapist and teacher. He also provides workshops for TIN and queer people on topics around transitioning, health, and body.
NOAH
Pronouns: he/him
Noah is a cross-disciplinary coach at Seitenwechsel and an aspiring sports therapist. In his work, it’s important to Noah to create spaces where people feel comfortable and can deepen their connection to themselves and their own strength through movement.
I’ve always enjoyed sports, but I often felt uncomfortable in many of these spaces due to the prevailing body and gender norms. That’s why it’s especially important to me to create offerings within the TIN community where we feel safe enough to embark on a curious journey of discovery with our bodies. Moving together often feels like a simple form of connection to me, where we don’t need many words to feel connected.”
MEL
Pronouns: they/them
Mel is a pinoy/german yt passing PoC, a self-taught movement enthusiast and practitioner, a carpenter, and a community organiser.
I am & still & forever will be on my learning journey.”
NOA
Pronouns: he/him
Noa has long experience with trauma-sensitive, psychological counselling. He is also a Systemic Therapist (HPG) and has a focus on Trans/Queer Health. He has accumulated detailed knowledge about nutrition and well-being, which he will share in the workshops.