Plus-size men and women talk about experiencing weight stigma at the gym. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photos: Getty Images) After a car accident, Mandy Smith had to take a year off from exercise.

Plus-size gym-goers face a lot of disapproval amid a toxic fitness culture. But exercise can still be joyful. (Getty Images) "You're such an inspiration." "I used to be your size too." "You're so ...

Breaking Down the Barriers That Have Kept People Away For decades, traditional gyms created environments that were anything ...

A gym in Canada has banned skinny women and men, only allowing plus-size women through its doors. Body Exchange in Vancouver provides gym facilities in what it calls a 'safe haven' for overweight ...

At the start of 2024, I was faced with the same dilemma I encounter every new year: should I add working out to my list of resolutions? As a plus-size nonbinary person, the answer isn't as simple as I ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Every body is a great one! That's the theme of an event coming to Grand Rapids Tuesday, August 7. Global leader in women's plus-size fitness, "Roz the Diva," is coming to Grand ...

Lethabo Kgadima calls herself a "gym bunny" who works out 6 times a week. However, she said that she was judged during a step class because she is plus-size. Kgadima said she wants to use her platform ...

Looking for the best plus-size gymwear? You've come to the right place. Thankfully, there are a wide range of options available from brands offering plus size gym clothes that are stylish, yet ...

After a car accident, Mandy Smith had to take a year off from exercise. She gained 100 pounds over the course of one year. When the 43-year-old, who struggled with disordered fitness and eating for ...

"You're such an inspiration." "I used to be your size too." "You're so brave." If these statements sound familiar, you've probably been to the gym while in a larger body and had strangers give ...