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New Player Scores with Plus-size Athletic Wear

By Kerri Burr

As a plus-size athlete, it’s really important to me that my workout gear be functional, comfortable, and versatile. Unfortunately, there isn’t much out there for ladies with curves, which means I am either wearing regular sizes that don’t fit quite right—and seem to have a mind of their own—or I’m wearing heavy, ill-fitting, plus-size options. When I was offered the opportunity to review some gear from Lola Getts, which specializes in fashionable fitness gear for women sizes 14-24, I jumped at the chance.

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I was sent a complimentary outfit in exchange for my honest opinion and post about it. In a nod back to my rowing days at Wichita State University (Go Shockers!), I went with the black and yellow ‘Lola Tee ($68),’ and a pair of black capri pants ($72).

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Posted on January 10, 2024 by GuestBlogger

Yoga for Plus Sizes

For some, yoga conjures up an image of emaciated and scantily clad bendy people twisted up like Rold Gold pretzels. This can be a big turn off for those of ample form, but thankfully, several pioneers have paved the way for all sizes to feel comfortable joining a yoga class or practicing at home, so they too can gain the health benefits of yoga.

MegaYoga

Megan Garcia, founder of MegaYoga is a plus-sized model based in New York City. She took her first yoga class as a college elective credit in 1991 and since then received her yoga teacher certification at the Kripalu center in Lenox, Massachusetts. In 2004, she teamed up with the plus-size clothing line Just My Size to create “Just My Size Yoga with Megan Garcia,” a best-selling yoga DVD for plus-sized beginners. In addition to the video, Megan wrote the book MegaYoga published by DK books in 2006.

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Posted on September 8, 2024 by Jill