Plus-size gym goers say weight stigma in the fitness space can be ‘extremely toxic’

Plus-size gym goers say weight stigma in the fitness space can be 'extremely toxic'

After a car accident, Mandy Smith had to take a year off from exercise. She gained 100 pounds within a year. When the 43-year-old, who struggled with fitness and eating disorders for decades, was able to get active again, she signed up for bootcamp-style classes. While Smith is a veteran of these high-intensity exercises for … Read more

Fitness influencer discusses video of gym goers mocking an elderly person working out

Fitness influencer discusses video of gym goers mocking an elderly person working out

A ‘gymfluencer’ named Joey Swoll follows one main philosophy: the gym should be a warm, welcoming and safe space for everyone to enjoy. That’s why he often posts videos online to his various social media accounts talking about how other people behave in the gym and how they are part of the problem. torments the … Read more