Do you like to move it move it?

If the answer is “No,” we definitely don’t blame you. There are numerous impediments to fitting in fitness on a regular basis, not least of which includes overcoming years of negative associations with the idea of exercise, feelings of shame at gyms, and knowing what to actually do when you decide to move it move it.

The number one place to start learning about positive and joyful body movement is with our Fitness Expert, Sue Bary. She’s incredible and will teach anyone to move her or his body in a joyful and enjoyable manner. You can read her amazing blog by clicking HERE and read a new body movement tip every week HERE.

But beyond these basics there are other impediments to moving joyfully and with ease as a plus-sized person, a few of which we’d like to address and hopefully resolve.

Comfy Clothing

One of the number one complaints we hear is about clothing. It can definitely be tough to find good plus sized workout clothes. Junonia is a great place to start. Right now they’re offering 15% Off Any Order Over $100 with coupon code ASPR11.

If you’re just looking for a big, quality, cotton t-shirt that makes for a great workout shirt, check out our t-shirts that go up to a 3XL HERE.

You want to make sure that your clothes are comfortable and breathable. To learn more about picking out the right fitness clothes for you, read Sue’s post.

In the Privacy of Your Home

Another common fear, as I mentioned above, is that it’s hard to enjoy fitness when it feels like people are looking at you funny. Much as we believe that it’s your right to be out and about however you please and at any size you are - and it is! - it’s still important to feel comfortable. Thus, if you want to enjoy fitness at home for a while, it should certainly be your prerogative.

One way to get comfortable moving your body in your own home is to use DVDs to guide you that are made just for people with plus-sized bodies. That’s why we recommend checking out our very popular collection of the best plus-sized exercise videos, designed to make your body feel good at its size - not change it. There are videos for yoga, pilates, regular workouts, standing and sitting aerobics - and all made for your body.

The right equipment is also an important step in feeling comfortable enjoying fitness on one’s own. That’s why we offer a selection of weights and other convenient exercisers, some of which are small and simple like the Eggsersizer but designed to provide effective results, in stretching out your hands and forearms and strengthening related muscles.

We consistently get amazing feedback on our pedal exercisers because they can be enjoyed while sitting in front of the television or while reading a book.

It can often be challenging when you start moving your body more to stick with it or find what works for you, but as Sue always says, it’s about finding the joy in movement and doing what makes you feel good. Once you find that piece, you’ll never want to stop!

What impediments do you have to getting some joyful body movement in your life? Let us know if you have any questions or how we can be helpful.

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