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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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What to Expect at the BPFA Inclusive FitPro Summit 2023: Business skills workshops led by industry trailblazers, body-positive fitness demos,...

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#TrainerTip – Don’t assume every new client you meet has weight loss goals. Really it’s best not to assume anything...

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The traditional fitness industry is saturated with businesses fighting over the same small percentage of people who fit the mold...

Gym group workout and event info for BPFA's FitPro Summit.

Our annual summit returns to York University in Tonronto, Ontario! May 19th – 21st, 2023, In-person and Online. BPFA Inclusive...

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BIG NEWS! We’re thrilled to announce our collaboration with the incredible kettlebell coach and community organizer, @Damali.Fraiser!! Her new program,...

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Want to connect with other trainers? Join our online learning community, BPFA Inclusive FitPros and build your network! Our learning...

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By Kate Browne, Ph.D. (she/her) Once every decade or so, I deep clean my closet and take a good, hard...

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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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Body positivity is a movement created by Black women to celebrate and advocate for marginalized bodies. (For more on this...

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Be predictable. Perhaps seemingly counterintuitive advice in a world where everyone’s social media is trying ever wilder ways to catch...