Plus-size men and women talk about experiencing weight stigma at the gym. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photos: Getty Images) After a car accident, Mandy Smith had to take a year off from exercise.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Plus-size gym-goers face a lot of disapproval amid a toxic fitness culture. But exercise can still be joyful. (Getty Images) ...

Walking into fitness spaces as a plus-size woman can still feel like walking into a high school cafeteria, holding a tray, scanning the room, and silently praying there's a seat for you. That's why I ...

"You're such an inspiration." "I used to be your size too." "You're so brave." If these statements sound familiar, you've probably been to the gym while in a larger body and had strangers give ...

If you’re not in a set routine, exercising can feel like an effort on a gargantuan scale. But there is one sure-fire way to boost your enthusiasm: cute fitness wear. The thing is, trying to find ...

If you've ever walked into a gym and felt your confidence shrink faster than your water bottle in the sauna, welcome. You may have met gymtimidation. I know her very well. I'm a certified fitness ...

Lethabo Kgadima calls herself a "gym bunny" who works out 6 times a week. However, she said that she was judged during a step class because she is plus-size. Kgadima said she wants to use her platform ...