Sekond Skin Launches Accessible Fitness App with Inclusive Instructor Model

The Canadian digital fitness platform Sekond Skin Society has announced a new fitness and yoga app designed with accessibility as a core principle, alongside plans to introduce accessible certification programmes for fitness professionals. Speaking on Double Tap, founder Lee-Ann Reuber outlined how the platform aims to make exercise more inclusive while challenging industry norms.

The Sekond Skin app, available on iOS and Android, offers pre-recorded classes with multiple participation formats, including full-body and seated options. Users can customise audio levels, adjust captions, and access classes taught with American Sign Language. “All bodies need movement… we’re making sure people can access health and fitness in a way that works for them,” Reuber said .

A key feature is the inclusion of instructors with lived experience of disability. Reuber said this approach is intended to “change assumptions” about who can lead in fitness spaces and improve representation. The app’s video player allows users to stream different class versions simultaneously, enabling people with varying needs to exercise together.

Alongside the app, Sekond Skin is developing accessible yoga and fitness trainer certification programmes. These will include modules on audio description, inclusive language, and teaching multiple movement variations. Reuber confirmed the courses will be available internationally in a hybrid format, combining pre-recorded and live virtual sessions.

The initiative responds to longstanding barriers in the fitness industry, where inaccessible certification pathways and facilities limit participation. “The certification process is not accessible… we’re in the process of removing that barrier,” Reuber said .

The app currently operates on a subscription model. No specialist equipment is required, with alternatives using household items provided.

Sekond Skin targets a gap in mainstream fitness platforms, which often overlook accessibility or treat it as a separate offering. By integrating inclusive design and disabled leadership, the platform aims to broaden participation and create new employment pathways in fitness.

Resources

• Official website: https://sekondskinsociety.com