The JunoActive Blog

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…
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…