The JunoActive Blog

Plus size woman wearing JunoActive Aquatard with crossed arms, leaning against vehicle. There are paddle boards on top of vehicle.
Press Release: 73% of Plus-Size Women Reveal Physical Injuries Led to Sedentary Lifestyles
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 12, 2018 Contact: Katharine Bolin Public Relations Director katharinebolin@junoactive.com        Survey: 73% of Plus-Size Women Reveal Physical Injuries Led to Sedentary Lifestyles MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Activewear brand JunoActive surveyed its plus-size customer base and discovered that 73% of respondents reported experiencing a physical injury that led to a sedentary…
Book cover: Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker
In the Moment: Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker
In the Moment is our company blog series that focuses on hot topics, current trends, and things that are just plain interesting.  By Anne Kelly, President and founder of JunoActive.  Sleep! Who knew! In our fast-paced digital world, we often admire those who say they can do with less sleep. At the library, I happened…
Bethany Snyder, blogger at Big Fit Deal wearing orange JunoActive plus size tee standing outside in the snow.
#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…
Plus size woman leaning against vehicle with paddle boards on top of it. She is wearing a turquoise JunoActive Aquatard.
In the Details: Our long-lasting swimwear fabrics and why our customers are obsessed
As one of the few retailers that craft high performance and long-lasting swimwear for plus-size swimmers and athletes, we put a lot of time and energy into designing pieces that fit and function perfectly with curvy bodies. AquaSport Plus Size Swimwear Perfect for daily or weekly swimmers in chlorinated pools. AquaSport is our high-performance swim…
Ramona, healthcare professional and new yogi posing with yoga block and mat wearing purple JunoActive plus size tee.
#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…
Video of Allison Fingerett: The JunoActive QuikWik Leggings
[Video] Trying Things On with Allison Fingerett: The JunoActive QuikWik Leggings
Welcome to the fourth episode of our new mini web series “Trying Things On with Allison Fingerett.” Each week, Allison will try on a different JunoActive piece to describe its fit and how it will function in your everyday life. This week: our QuikWik Leggings. Watch above or read the transcript below.
Ani Janzen, Yoga Teacher and Body Positive Activist, in yoga pose wearing JunoActive plus size tee.
#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…
Anne Kelly, President of JunoActive, wearing bright blue JunoActive plus size short sleeve top. She is leaning against exercise equipment while in a gym.
Thank you from Anne Kelly, President of JunoActive
Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. It’s a day filled with good food, talk, laughs, surrounded by kids, dogs, family, friends, remembrance, and love. We take time from our busy lives to remind ourselves how lucky we are, and how thankful. This time of year, I am especially reminded of how thankful we are…
[Video] Allison Fingerett reviewing JunoActive Stretch Naturals Long Support Tank Top
[Video] Trying Things On with Allison Fingerett: The JunoActive Stretch Naturals Long Support Tank Top
Each week, Allison will try on a different JunoActive piece to describe its fit and how it will function in your everyday life. This week: our Stretch Naturals Crossback Tank Top.
[Video] Allison Fingerett: Reviewing The JunoActive AquaChic T-Back Swim Bra
[Video] Trying Things On with Allison Fingerett: The JunoActive AquaChic T-Back Swim Bra
Welcome to the second episode of our new mini web series “Trying Things On with Allison Fingerett.” Each week, Allison will try on a different JunoActive piece to describe its fit and how it will function in your everyday life. This week: our AquaChic T-Back Swim Bra. Watch above or read the transcript below. Allison:…
Holistic Lifestyle Ambassador, Jennifer Amoako sitting on floor with yoga mat and block wearing JunoActive plus size activewear.
#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.
[Video] Allison Fingerett: Reviewing The JunoActive SoftWik Tee
[Video] Trying Things On with Allison Fingerett: The JunoActive SoftWik Tee
Introducing our new mini web series “Trying Things On with Allison Fingerett.” Each week, Allison will try on a different JunoActive piece to describe its fit and how it will function in your everyday life. First up: our SoftWik Tee. Watch above or read the transcript below. Allison: Hi! I’m Allison and I’m wearing the…
Kristie Gorman, yogi and dog lover, sitting on yoga mat wearing JunoActive plus size tee.
#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…
Claire Psarouthakis, triathlete and former US Peace Corps rockstar with another plus size woman wearing JunoActive Aquatards. Background is a triathlon event.
#ThisIsActive Q&A with Claire Psarouthakis, triathlete and former US Peace Corps rockstar
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. Claire Psarouthakis was born and raised in Ann…
Up close gray jacket featuring flatlock seam with zipper.
In the Details: Why flatlock seams are important for plus-size clothing and design
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 details that go into our plus-size activewear, swimwear, and underwear to make them as comfortable, functional, and long-lasting as possible.  Flatlock seams.…
Video: Product review for JunoActive plus-size swim dress.
Video: The cutest plus-size swim dress ever
Ok we may be a *bit* biased. But take it from comedian Allison Fingerett, who’s gushing about our AquaCurve Swim Dress (shop it here) in our latest video. TRANSCRIPT: Alright so this is the Swim Dress. And I love this-seriously, I feel really sexy in this dress. I feel like I can put a…
Vida Bratton, founder of Healthy Curves Rock, wearing JunoActive plus size activewear. She is holding a jump rope. The background is green grass on a sunny day.
#ThisIsActive Q&A with Vida Bratton, founder of Healthy Curves Rock
JunoActive interviews fitness instructor Vida Bratton on her active life and why she started the Healthy Curves Rock movement.
Two plus size woman walking along the sidewalk away from the camera. They are looking at each other and both are holding rolled up yoga mats. Both are wearing JunoActive plus size activewear.
Nervous about starting yoga classes? Read this.
So you’ve got your yoga leggings, mat, and the time to stretch it out on the floor of your living room or in a group class. But… you’re just not quite sure how to start, or what to do. Sound familiar? Taking the leap into yoga can sometimes seem like an intimidating, illusive or even flat out unapproachable…
#ThisIsActive Q&A with Pilates Lover Lindsey Strobel
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. Lindsey Strobel is, in her own words, a…
Video: JunoActive being featured on Twin Cities Live!
JunoActive featured on Twin Cities Live!
We are incredibly excited to have been featured on Twin Cities Live last week! As you know, we’ve recently opened up our first store EVER at the Mall of America in Bloomington, MN (right outside of Minneapolis) back in May. The response has been heartwarming, as there aren’t very many options for plus size women…
Video: Comedian Allison Fingerett demonstrates how to beat “Chub Rub”.
Comedian Allison Fingerett demonstrates how to beat “Chub Rub”
Comedian Allison Fingerett shows you how to beat "chub rub" with JunoActive's QuikWik shorts.