The JunoActive Blog

Plus size woman wearing white dress from KIYONNA.
Beautiful Bride, Beautiful Day: Plus size style tips from ceremony to honeymooning
We’ve been helping plus size women find clothes they love for over 20 years, and so here are some tips to consider as you plan your wedding from finding the engagement party dress to swimming on your honeymoon.
Plus size woman running across a wooden bridge. She is wearing JunoActive plus size activewear. the background is a sunny summer day with greenery all around the bridge.
#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.
Plus size woman in a yoga pose with legs crossed and arms resting on each knee. She is wearing a white JunoActive plus size bra top and blue JunoActive plus size bike shorts.
On the Subject of Sparking Joy for an Active Lifestyle

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.

Head shot of Megrette Fletcher M.Ed., RD. CDE.
#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.
Plus size woman wearing JunoActive plus size blue top and black bottoms. The background is a cityscape. The phrase,"Take on the world." is written across the image.
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.
Screenshot of JunoActive's new website homepage. Plus size woman wearing navy, plus size JunoActive swimdress.
JunoActive launches new website
JunoActive has recently rolled out a new website with you in mind. Here's an insider peek at some of the new key features that make shopping for plus size fashion more convenient than ever.
Plus size woman wearing sunglasses. The background is an airport with a plane flying in the background.
5 Tips for Plus Size Packing
Packing tips from Juno Active help plus size women find the right mix of active wear and casual wear for travel this holiday season.
Three plus size products, white JunoActive plus size bra top, black JunoActive pants, purple heather JunoActive plus size short sleeve dress with pockets.
Why Plus Size Cotton Clothing is Making a Comeback
Don’t get us wrong—we love high tech fabrics for activewear that wick moisture and keep you dry throughout intense workouts. They’re a necessity for workout classes and activities with lots of sweat. However, cotton is still a super important exercise fabric that is making a major comeback. We’re not talking about the cotton of yore…
Angel Taylor, IT Professional and Dedicated Runner wearing JunoActive plus size activewear. She is leaning against graffiti art brick wall.
#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…
Casual active plus size dresses by JunoActive. Three colors, black, gray, purple heather.
Our New Casual Active Dresses (with Pockets!)
We are beyond excited to launch our new casual activewear dresses—mostly because they all have pockets (!!!), but really because this is our first mini-collection of super versatile, cute, casual dresses.  The new dress designs are made in three of our most popular fabrics: Stretch Naturals, Junonia Classics, and SoftWik. They’re all versatile enough to dress…
Limited Edition Purple Print Stretch Naturals Collection, plus size short sleeve top, crossback bra top, purple heather short sleeve top.
In the Details: Limited Edition Purple Print Stretch Naturals Collection
Stretch Naturals is our classic performance cotton and Spandex blend that delivers light control in a super breathable fabric. We’ve just landed this limited edition purple print collection that comes in a few different swoon-worthy workout pieces designed to expertly fit your curves and make a style splash. Here are all our new designs featuring…
Emma Connolly, Superstar Mom and Career Woman smiling at the camera while leaning against table.
#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,…
Multiple images of UltraKnit Cotton Blend Fabric featuring two plus size women wearing blue long sleeve top and pink long sleeve top, black leggings, black pants.
In the Details: Our UltraKnit Cotton Blend Fabric is a Hit With Plus Size Women
In the Details is a series where we dive deep into design details at JunoActive. Thoughtful design and durable fabrics are at the core of our design process. Here we explore the extra effort we put into our plus-size activewear, swimwear, and underwear to make them as comfortable, functional, and long-lasting as possible for the…
Samantha Brennan, co-author of “Fit at Mid-Life” smiling while facing the camera. The background is a park with exercise equipment.
#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…
Group of people participating in The Plus Strut 5k.
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.
Series of three turquoise, JunoActive plus size swimwear items. (Crossback one-piece, one-piece tank, aquatard)
Why the right swimwear fabric really matters for plus-size women
We’re well aware of the fact that we’re living in a fast fashion world. It’s incredibly easy to buy the latest trends, and then watch (or literally feel) them completely deteriorate after wearing them just a few times. JunoActive is exactly the opposite, as we source the strongest fabrics for all our clothes with the…
Maggie Erickson, Inspiring College Graduate and Model with Down Syndrome with JunoActive model. Both are flexing arms while wearing JunoActive plus size activewear.
#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…
Modern graphic made of organic color block shapes with bright colors including blue, pink, green, yellow, black and white. Copy reads,"more self love this way. flyoverfest April 27-28 Iowa City IA"
#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.
Joy Tribble, founder of the Plus Strut, North America’s first 5k exclusively for plus-size women smiling at the camera wearing a JunoActive top.
#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…
Katrina Hayes, Autism Activist and Community Leader wearing JunoActive plus size tee with her arm leaning against weights.
#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…
Plus size model wearing blue JunoActive plus size short sleeve activewear top and black leggings.
In the details: The best plus-size outfits for travel in 2018
In the Details is a series where we dive deep into design details at JunoActive. Thoughtful design and durable fabrics are at the core of our design process. Here we explore the extra effort we put into our plus-size activewear, swimwear, and underwear to make them as comfortable, functional, and long-lasting as possible for the…