Gym Expels Couple for Transphobic Attack on Personal Trainer

Recife Gym Expels Couple for Transphobic Attack on Personal Trainer A personal trainer in Recife, Brazil, experienced a shocking incident of transphobia at her gym. Kely Moraes, a cisgender woman, was stopped from entering the women's restroom by a couple who mistakenly believed she was transgender. "They said it wasn't my place," Kely recounted in an interview. The couple's actions sparked outrage among other gym members, with one intervening to defend Kely. The incident was captured on video and quickly went viral. Selfit Academias, the gym where the event occurred, responded swiftly by terminating the couple's membership and issuing a statement condemning all forms of prejudice and violence. Kely has filed a police report. This incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by transgender and gender non-conforming individuals and highlights the importance of creating inclusive spaces.