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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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Finding the balance between your body-neutral mission and effective lead conversion can feel challenging. You’re not alone in this struggle....

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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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BPFA Board Member Christine DeFilippis sat down with Speaker, Writer, Activist and Researcher, Ragen Chastain for a live learning. As...

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All of us a BPFA Headquarters are wishing you the best in the new year. To help kick things off...

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Thank you for your interest in joining Body Positive Fitness Alliance’s volunteer Board of Directors! The Board works together to...

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By Kate Herald Browne, BPFA Board Member A lot of people get their best ideas in the shower–I get most...

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What’s better than connecting with smart, fun, thoughtful FitPros from around the world to move in joyful ways and talk...

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Expansive Marketing Practices with Kat Horzempa What story is your company telling? Are you effectively communicating your company’s values? Do...

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Landmines, manmakers, skull crushers, butt blasters, battle rope, boot camp, etc… Many fitness terms sound violent and intimidating. Taking the...

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Menopause Fitness. It’s time to change the “game” with Samantha Montpetit-Huynh, CPTN-PT, PFS, NWS, Pfilates Menopause has a LOT of...

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

#TrainerTip – Your time matters. It can be easy to fall into the habit of always being available to your...