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. 
4 Questions to Ask When Shopping for a Plus-Size Swimsuit

JunoActive's plus size swimwear lines have been designed specifically for the plus size woman to make the most of her athletic and fitness goals. Here are 4 questions you need to ask yourself before deciding which swimsuit is right for you.

 

 

#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.
Black is Back: QuikEnergy Plus Size Swimwear is flattering and fun
JunoActive’s QuikEnergy collection has everything you need for the best plus size swimwear from size XL-6X.
#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. 
Softwik: Your Go to Plus Size Tee
The best plus size t-shirt you'll ever own is our SoftWik Tee. Here's Why.
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.
#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.
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.

#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.
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.
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.
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…
#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…
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…
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…
#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,…
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…