The JunoActive Blog

Anne Kelly interviews JunoActive's first fit model, Ann Ulrich Anne Kelly: It’s hard to believe we have known each other over 25 years!  You were our first professional fit model, the original “Body of Junonia.”   How did we meet? Ann...

Summer Sun IQ We love these sunny, summer months, especially here in the Midwest when it means we can be outdoors without heavy coats and extra socks. But, did you know the sun’s ultraviolet rays can damage your skin in as...

6X6 Workouts - Staying Active in 6 Feet of Space In this 6x6 workout Anne Kelly's personal trainer, Jeanne Johnson, walks us through a terrific Hamstring Stretch. Enjoy this complementary workout brought to you by JunoActive.  Like what you see? ...

6X6 Workouts - Staying Active in 6 Feet of Space Jeanne Johnson, Anne Kelly's personal trainer, will guide you through a wonderful back stretch called: Knee Hug-ins. Like what you see?  Have suggestions?  Anne would love to hear from you.  Send her...

6X6 Workouts - Staying Active in 6 Feet of Space How about trying one of Anne's favorite exercises?!  Allow Jeanne Johnson, Anne Kelly's personal trainer, to guide you through this great shoulder mobility move. Like what you see?  Have suggestions?  Anne would...

I’m walking again!  Are you?  Proving that good things come from challenges, I’m walking again!  I don’t know why I stopped walking, but being cooped up has given me the motivation to get out there!  I actually love walking, and what a...

6X6 Workouts - Staying Active in 6 Feet of Space Looking for a great way to start your day?  Join Jeanette DePatie, aka The Fat Chick, as she guides us through a 5 minute morning exercise routine.  Check out JunoActive's Activewear Collection for...

6X6 Workouts - Staying Active in 6 Feet of Space When was the last time you got down on the ground and gave your back a great stretch?  Join us as Anne Kelly's personal trainer, Jeanne Johnson, guides us through this...

After one week of isolation -- of working from home, eating from home, keeping myself busy -- I moved my workstation to the front room of my house that overlooks the street. And I was shocked to see … people....

6X6 Workouts - Staying Active in 6 Feet of Space Having trouble getting to the floor and back up again?  Hesitant to try floor exercises based on previous experiences?  You aren't alone!  This video is for you. This 6X6 fitness...

6x6 Workouts - Staying Active in 6 Feet of Space Stuck at home?  Stressed?  We understand!  Come join us while we stay active in a 6' x 6' area of space.     Anne Kelly's personal trainer, Jeanne Johnson, is...

Buddha Body Yoga is a yoga studio in Manhattan specializing in yoga for people of all sizes and abilities. Q. I so much enjoyed taking a class with you in New York last year. But we really didn’t get a chance...

JunoActive #ThisIsActive interview with Lisa H, a self-proclaimed JunoActive superfan and competitive athlete, about her journey to being active. 

Have you ever tried using hiking poles out on a trail? Anne Kelly, our founder and president, shares five reason to LOVE YOUR STICKS!

JunoActive #ThisIsActive interview with Jenna Kirchner-Jacobs -- a wife of 9 years, a busy stay-at-home mom of three young girls, and a great example of a woman who makes her active lifestyle a priority. 

JunoActive's plus size swimwear lines have been designed specifically for the plus size woman to make the most of her athletic and fitness goals. Here are 4 questions you need to ask yourself before deciding which swimsuit is right for you.

 

 

Body positive writer and activist Annette Richmond shares her story and the beginnings of founding Fat Camp, an adult summer camp for plus-size women.

JunoActive recently partnered with Fitness Trainer Morit Summers and a group of plus size women at her gym in New York training for the Spartan Race this month, by providing inspirational #ThisIsActive Plus Size Tees to the participants. We know the importance of partnering up for workouts and love to see women of all shapes and sizes getting out and being active. Here is a little more about size-inclusive trainer Morit Summers on her philosophy and experience for movement and health at any size. 

Ragen Chastain is a speaker, writer, Certified Health Coach, Functional Fitness Trainer, and thought leader in the fields of Body Image, Health at Every Size, Athletes at Every Size, and Corporate Wellness. Ragen is a sought-after speaker on the corporate, conference, and college circuits where she has brought her captivating and motivating mix of humor and hard facts to stages including Google, CalTech, and IvyQ.

When it comes to mastering your home, the Konmarie method is taking over the internet. We wonder, can you Konmarie your attitude toward fitness and healthy lifestyle? Let's see some ways to spark joy around your goals for an active lifestyle and let go of what doesn't.

At JunoActive we believe active comes first and that every body is a beautiful body. We also like to bust myths—so we hope you’ll enjoy this well- researched and beautiful post from our friend Megrette. Be sure to also check our her website at www.megrette.com.