Punishment The biggest mistake many women make is treating exercise like a punishment for their body size. This mindset sets ...

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.

If you’re not in a set routine, exercising can feel like an effort on a gargantuan scale. But there is one sure-fire way to ...

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 women who wear 'plus-size' workout clothing, the motivation to work out is directly affected by their apparel and what they're wearing, with dissatisfaction in the 'plus-size' activewear currently ...

Walking into fitness spaces as a plus-size woman can still feel like walking into a high school cafeteria, holding a tray, scanning the room, and silently praying there's a seat for you. That's why I ...

If you've ever walked into a gym and felt your confidence shrink faster than your water bottle in the sauna, welcome. You may have met gymtimidation. I know her very well. I'm a certified fitness ...

Growing up as the fat kid in her neighborhood on Long Island, Morit Summers, 36, hated who she saw in the mirror. She weighed over 200 pounds, and doctors pushed fad diets and weight loss surgery on ...

Having great workout gear can drastically change how you feel about movement. No one likes having to repeatedly hike up their leggings or adjust their sports bra when they're trying to enjoy a jog or ...

When I started running over a decade ago, it was nearly impossible to find high-quality leggings for my plus-size frame. Thankfully, in the years since, new brands have emerged, and existing brands ...

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 ...