Empowering Social Justice: InnerCity Weightlifting Fitness Programs

On Nov 1, 2024

Unlocking Your Fitness Goals with Certified Personal Trainer, Branden Bannister

Looking to achieve your fitness objectives? Branden Bannister, a certified personal trainer, is steadily expanding his client base. Bannister’s clients describe him as engaging and assertive when necessary, a fun combination that gets results.

Success Stories from a Personal Fitness Journey

Yvette Terry, a regular trainee with Bannister, values his understanding of her fitness goals. “I have confidence in his capabilities and that he genuinely appreciates my fitness journey. That is his motto,” she said.

Overcoming Adversity: A Personal Trainer’s Path to Success

Bannister’s journey to success has been filled with challenges. He grew up in Mission Hill, a neighbourhood marked by poverty and an array of influences, both positive and negative. He has a criminal record and has served time in federal prison. However, he is now surrounded by positive influences and is committed to making a difference.

Transforming Lives through Fitness: The InnerCity Weightlifting Story

Bannister credits part of his transformation to InnerCity Weightlifting (ICW), a program that started in Dorchester nearly 15 years ago. The program focuses on weightlifting and workforce development, training participants to be personal trainers. ICW’s goal is not just about fitness; it’s also about social justice.

Changing Lives through Personal Training and Social Justice

Jon Feinman, Founder and CEO of ICW, views the gym as a place where power dynamics can alter. “We see ourselves as a social justice organization. We use personal training to amplify the voices of people in our program,” he said. ICW operates in four gyms around Boston and recently began collaborating with building developers to design gym spaces.

A Win-Win Situation: Bettering Health and Building Lives

Bannister sees his work as a certified personal trainer and his association with ICW as a win-win situation. “Every day I improve myself while helping someone else improve their health,” he said. ICW keeps gym addresses confidential for personal training clients. If you’re seeking to enhance your health and fitness, or if you’re a developer in need of gym space design expertise, find more information here.