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 ...

For decades, traditional gyms created environments that were anything but welcoming to larger-bodied individuals. One of the biggest deterring factors for adherence for larger bodied clients is ...

The biggest mistake many women make is treating exercise like a punishment for their body size. This mindset sets you up for failure before you even begin. Research shows that 40% of these women from ...

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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 ...

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As an outdoors lover, anything related to plus-size workout clothes and activewear gear excites me. I own more pairs of leggings and sports bras than I can count. But even with the hundreds of workout ...

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 ...