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We’re leisure athletes!

Sam B

I love this expression.

The identity of athlete is something we’ve been thinking about since the very early days here on the blog.

But I like the term “leisure athlete.”  It keeps the “athlete” which I like for reasons of inclusion, but removes the serious edge.

I can be an athlete even if I’m not a competitive athlete.  I can be a leisure athlete.

Riding my bike and lifting weights are things I enjoy doing. They make me feel good and I have fun.

How about you? Are you a leisure athlete?

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Published by Sam B

Philosopher, feminist, parent, and cyclist! Co-founder of Fit Is a Feminist Issue, co-author of Fit at Mid-Life: A Feminist Fitness Journey, published by Greystone Books.

One thought on “We’re leisure athletes!”

  1. So, while I appreciate the idea behind this, I’d prefer the word “Pleasure” to “Leisure”. There’s something that keeps the slight ferocity of my approach to sports, while also capturing the fact that I do it for fun (and physical and mental health). Leisure somehow sounds too laid back for me.

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