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With this year’s brand new structure for our annual gathering, we’ve had a common question come up a few times:...

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Since 2016, the Body Positive Fitness Alliance (BPFA) has been redefining what fitness can look like—for every body. We’ve trained...

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An interview with Summit speakers Christina Malone (she/her) & William Lay (he/him) We recently sat down with gym owners, coaches,...

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By BPFA Board Member Christine DeFilippis In the vibrant world of group fitness, our words hold immense power – they...

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#TrainerTip – Revisit your space periodically with fresh eyes. Is it physically safe for all bodies? Are there any places...

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This glossary includes key terms you might encounter when exploring body-positive and inclusive fitness. These definitions are here to support...

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Light blue pattern with stylized person lifting a barbell repeated diagonally.

With this year’s brand new structure for our annual gathering, we’ve had a common question come up a few times:...

Cartoon light bulb with abstract shapes, clouds, and arrows on a yellow background.

Since 2016, the Body Positive Fitness Alliance (BPFA) has been redefining what fitness can look like—for every body. We’ve trained...

Two people lifting weights; text announces 2025 Fit Pro Summit session preview.

An interview with Summit speakers Christina Malone (she/her) & William Lay (he/him) We recently sat down with gym owners, coaches,...

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An interview with Summit speaker Natalie Ribble (she/her) We recently sat down with fitness coach, educator, and programming wizard Natalie...

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An interview with Summit speaker Riley Hughes (she/her) We recently sat down with Riley Hughes, PhD, a nutrition expert, CrossFit...

2025 Fit Pro Summit Session: Core Restoration and Active Postpartum Recovery.

At this year’s BPFA FitPro Summit, we’re diving into the kinds of conversations that don’t happen enough in the fitness...

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We’re so excited to share that the Body Positive Fitness Alliance website has a brand new look! We redesigned our...

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LIVE LEARNING with Dr. Savannah Landis This presentation will equip fitness professionals with the knowledge and tools to recognize potential...

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Are you getting excited for Summit with the Body Positive Fitness Alliance? Whether you’re a seasoned attendee or new to...

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Thank you to Feel Strong – Body-Neutral Marketing for becoming our latest BPFA Inclusive FitPro Summit Sponsor! “Looking for a...

BPFA's Inclusive FitPro Summit 2024, May 18-19, Philadelphia. Register today.

Bio: NASM certified Roz Mays (she/her/Diva) has dedicated many late nights at the gym to becoming a kickass personal trainer,...

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BPFA prioritizes amplifying marginalized voices in the fitness industry. Be a part of supporting the 2024 BPFA Inclusive FitPro Summit...