These Size-Inclusive Trainers And Activists Are The Influencers We All Need In Our Feeds

There's no denying that a lot of work needs to be done to make fitness a happier, more fulfilling relationship for women everywhere, of any size.

For so many women, diet culture has morphed movement from a joyful activity to an unsatisfying means to an end. Not only can this rob exercise of fun, but it also continues to make women (myself, included) feel pulled to move for the sake of shrinking ourselves.

Luckily, there's a growing movement of incredible women and initiatives leading the charge towards change. Through their own journeys of rejecting diet culture's influence over fitness and embracing their bodies, they've nurtured a healthier relationship with movement that's inclusive of all shapes and (finally) filled with fun.

“I hope more women feel inspired to embrace fitness without being overwhelmed by shame," says plus-size athlete and advocate Meg Boggs. "That’s probably the number one goal I hope to achieve every day.” After all, accepting our bodies as they are gives us permission to engage in whatever movement we truly love.

Whether you're ready to fill your feed with more inclusive, body-neutral fitfluencers or find workouts that are truly joyful and free from diet-focused vibes, these women and initiatives are working to make fitness more accessible to those who haven't traditionally been represented in the fitness world. They're reclaiming the satisfaction and freedom of movement, sharing their own mental, physical, and emotional gains—and inspiring countless other individuals to do the same.