The JunoActive Blog

5 Reasons to Love Hiking Poles
Have you ever tried using hiking poles out on a trail? Anne Kelly, our founder and president, shares five reason to LOVE YOUR STICKS!
#ThisIsActive Q&A: Super wife, mom & grad student Jenna Kirchner-Jacobs on making time for an active lifestyle
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. 
#ThisIsActive Q&A: Body Positive Founder of Fat Camp Annette Richmond
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.
#ThisisActive Q&A with Jill Erickson-- Plus size fit model and recent knee replacement patient

Injuries happen, and sometimes they can limit your ability to be active. We found encouragement from JunoActive friend and plus size fit model, Jill Erickson, who recently underwent surgery for a double knee replacement. In her own words, Jill shares how the comfort and ease of JunoActive's plus size activewear helped her in the hospital, during her physical therapy, and most importantly now that she’s back doing one of her favorite activities -- walking her dog.

#ThisisActive Q&A with Morit Summers-- Personal Trainer and a leader in the body positive fitness movement.
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. 
#ThisisActive Q&A with Ragen Chastain-- Trainer, Author, Activist & World Record Marathoner
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.
#ThisisActive: Guest Blog Post with Megrette Fletcher M.Ed., RD. CDE
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.
New Year, New You: Motivation and Inspiration for Plus-Size Women
During this time of year when thinking starts to shift to New Year’s resolutions around healthier habits like more exercise, here's some motivation and inspiration from other plus size women to remind you of a few key ways you can set yourself up for success when it comes to your own active lifestyle.
#ThisIsActive Q&A: Angel Taylor, IT Professional and Dedicated Runner
Our #ThisIsActive Q+As are part of an ongoing series to show how plus size women live their active lives. Share your active life with us on social media by using #ThisIsActive on Instagram or send your story to social @ junoactive.com for a chance to be featured. About Angel in her own words:  My name is Angel…
#ThisIsActive Q&A with Emma Connolly, Superstar Mom and Career Woman
Our #ThisIsActive Q+As are part of an ongoing series to show how plus size women live their active lives. Share your active life with us on social media by using #ThisIsActive on Instagram or send your story to social @ junoactive.com for a chance to be featured. Emma Connolly is a mom to a 9-year-old daughter, Tilly,…
#ThisIsActive Q&A with Samantha Brennan, co-author of “Fit at Mid-Life”
Our #ThisIsActive Q+As are part of an ongoing series to show how plus size women live their active lives. Share your active life with us on social media by using #ThisIsActive on Instagram or send your story to social @ junoactive.com for a chance to be featured. Samantha Brennan, along with co-author Tracy Isaacs, is the author…
Photos from The Plus Strut 5k and an interview with founder Joy Tribble
The Plus Strut—the first curvy 5k in North America—took off with a bang on May 5th in Atlanta, Georgia at Chastain Park. As one of the sponsors of this groundbreaking event, we are thrilled to hear it was a runaway success for the curvy community.
#ThisIsActive Q&A with Maggie Erickson, Inspiring College Graduate and Model with Down Syndrome
Our #ThisIsActive Q+As are part of an ongoing series to show how plus size women live their active lives. Share your active life with us on social media by using #ThisIsActive on Instagram or send your story to social @ junoactive.com for a chance to be featured. Maggie is a young woman celebrating life with an extra…
#ThisIsActive Q&A with Flyover Fest, a 2-day Self-Love Event in Iowa City
Flyover Fest is a 2-day body positive and self-love festival taking place in Iowa City. JunoActive has interviewed the showrunners for their #ThisIsActive series.
#ThisIsActive Q&A with Joy Tribble, founder of the Plus Strut, North America’s first 5k exclusively for plus-size women
Our #ThisIsActive Q+As are part of an ongoing series to show how plus size women live their active lives. Share your active life with us on social media by using #ThisIsActive on Instagram or send your story to social @ junoactive.com for a chance to be featured. About Joy Tribble, founder of the Plus Strut™ As a…
#ThisIsActive Q&A with Katrina Hayes, Autism Activist and Community Leader
Our #ThisIsActive Q+As are part of an ongoing series to show how plus size women live their active lives. Share your active life with us on social media by using #ThisIsActive on Instagram or send your story to social @ junoactive.com for a chance to be featured. Katrina is an autism advocate, community leader, speaker, and actress. She’s…
#ThisIsActive Q&A with Bethany Snyder, blogger at Big Fit Deal
Our #ThisIsActive Q+As are part of an ongoing series to show how plus size women live their active lives. Share your active life with us on social media by using #ThisIsActive on Instagram or send your story to social @ junoactive.com for a chance to be featured. Bethany is a voice-over artist, a half-marathoner, a photographer, a cookie…
#ThisIsActive Q&A with Ramona, healthcare professional and new yogi
Our #ThisIsActive Q+As are part of an ongoing series to show how plus size women live their active lives. Share your active life with us on social media by using #ThisIsActive on Instagram or send your story to social @ junoactive.com for a chance to be featured. Ramona is a healthcare professional and currently lives and works…
#ThisIsActive Q&A with Ani Janzen, Yoga Teacher and Body Positive Activist
Our #ThisIsActive Q+As are part of an ongoing series to show how plus size women live their active lives. Share your active life with us on social media by using #ThisIsActive on Instagram or send your story to social @ junoactive.com for a chance to be featured. Ani is a self-described fat activist, registered Dietitian-to-be, and proud…
#ThisIsActive Q&A with Holistic Lifestyle Ambassador Jennifer Amoako
Our #ThisIsActive Q+As are part of an ongoing series to show how plus size women live their active lives. Share your active life with us on social media by using #ThisIsActive on Instagram or send your story to social @ junoactive.com for a chance to be featured.
#ThisIsActive Q&A with Kristie Gorman, yogi and dog lover
Our #ThisIsActive Q+As are part of an ongoing series to show how plus size women live their active lives. Share your active life with us on social media by using #ThisIsActive on Instagram or send your story to social @ junoactive.com for a chance to be featured. Kristie Gorman works for Hennepin County in the…