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Fitness doesn't care what size you wear! What matters is that you move. PlusAthletic is all about finding clothes that look good and fit whether you wear an XL or a 3X or anything in between. It is also about sharing fitness tips, inspiration and having fun, too! Be sure to subscribe to PlusAthletic so you never miss an update!

Nacy Lopez plus size golf gear

Buying athletic clothes can be a real challenge when you have curves! And buying cute golf clothes in sizes XL, 2xL, or even 3XL can be even harder – especially since I think so many of the golf wear companies have completely forgotten about the recreational golfer who wants to be comfortable and look good [...]

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Little Victories

Twenty years ago my idea of a perfect Sunday morning was an eleven mile run around my favorite lake with a really good friend. I used to run 3-4 times a week and did 5K races, the Army 10-Miler, and even a few sprint triathlons. And then I got married, had three kids and basically [...]

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Gaiam All Grip Yoga Brick

One of the biggest challenges people face when first starting yoga is keeping your balance moving in and out of the various poses. I know the first few times I did the Jillian Michaels Yoga Meltdown I found it to be difficult to go as far down into various positions, not because I couldn’t do [...]

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Womens Plus Size Top from Nike

Nike has a line of Extended Size tennis and basic fitness gear that for some reason, I didn’t realize existed until recently! So far I have found the Nike Extended line at Zappos and Tennis Express. The collection consists of basic tees, long pants, capris, long bra top, half zip top and tennis skorts. The [...]

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how to ice injuries

If you workout on a regular basis, chances are you will end up with some sort of ache, pain or injury from time to time.  Knowing when to ice, how long to ice and how often to ice is half the battle. There is a good article on Active.com that goes into the Do’s and [...]

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