Fat-Positive, HAES Trainers and Classes to Try
To continue respecting your body, we recommend looking for a trainer or classes that possess these qualities in their environment.
Body Positive Fitness Alliance Eight Pillars
Accessibility - “Our spaces are physically accessible and our practices are for all bodies. We consider your financial, communication, learning, safety and other access related barriers to fitness.”
Approachability - “Our attitudes are positive, realistic, and predictable. Our processes are transparent. We acknowledge our own privilege is a barrier between ourselves and those we serve.”
Enjoyment - “We provide fun moments and experiences to help you associate challenging physical work with happiness and success.”
Community - “We create conditions for meaningful connections between individuals undergoing similar experiences. We are leaders by example and we protect our communities’ values.”
Scope of Practice - “We acknowledge our professional and personal limitations and do not prevent you from seeking a higher level of care for conditions outside our scopes of practice. We implement evidence based practices and follow guidelines from major professional organizations.”
Full Health - “We ensure your experiences are safe and enhance your overall quality of life. We do not intimidate or shame; rather appropriately challenge you with consideration for your mental, emotional and physical health.”
Body Positivity - “We do not assume your ability based on what we do or do not know about you. We create and hold space for you to exercise autonomy over your body, our relationship and your experience.”
Growth - “We prioritize growing as professionals to better serve you. We regularly self-evaluate our practices and their alignment with the Eight Pillars.”
Here is a list of some virtual classes to try, that do not include any diet mentality in their language in class.
Body Positive Fitness, Canada
Offers: Zumba, Yoga, Stretch, Pilates, Lift, Boxing, HIT 30 + more
Offers: Barre, HIIT
Yoga for Everyone
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwWcJy1CK5mknhyPu7SIZ1w/featured or https://www.yogaforeveryone.tv/
Offers: Yoga
Website: https://www.fitragamuffin.com/
Offers: Personal Training, Virtual Movement Classes (Dance & Strength Training), On-Demand Movement Channel
Website: https://barre3.com/
Offers: Barre/Pilates/Yoga fusion
Note: *not many larger bodies teach classes (lacking in size inclusion), but there is no diet mentality spoken about in class*
Website: https://thenondiettrainer.com/
Offers: Personal Training, Joyful Movement Program
Website: https://www.stayastray.com/
Offers: low-impact intentional movement, breathwork
Check out this list of coaches, trainers, & fitness instructors who practice in a size-inclusive manner - specialities include dance, yoga instruction, & personal training.
Other influencers with books, programs, & more!
Meg Boggs
Website: https://megboggs.com/
Book: Fitness for Every Body
Instagram: @meg.boggs
Specializes in: powerlifting & weight training
Louise Green
Website: https://bigfitgirl.com/
Book: Big Fit Girl
Instagram: @louisegreen_bigfitgirl
Specializes in: chair workouts, running/5K training program
Laura Girard/The Energy Academy
Website: https://the-energy-academy.mn.co/
Instagram: @laura.girard
Specializes in: strength workouts, stretching/mobility
Jessie Diaz-Herrera
Website: https://www.curveswithmoves.com/
Instagram @curveswithmoves
Specializes in: dance workouts (in person in NYC & over Zoom)
Jessamyn Stanley
Website: http://jessamynstanley.com/
Instagram: @mynameisjessamyn
Book: Every Body Yoga
Specializes in: yoga
Mirna Valerio
Website: https://themirnavator.com/
Instagram: @themirnavator
Specializes in: everything from running and biking to hiking and skiing - she does it all!
