Building Inclusive Fitness for Every Body
We’re Redefining Fitness for Every Body
The Body Positive Fitness Alliance is a nonprofit organization working to create a fitness industry that is accessible, joyful, and empowering for people of all shapes, sizes, and abilities. Our mission is rooted in inclusive education and community-driven resources that promote diversity, equity, and well-being for everyone.
Together, we’re transforming fitness into a space where every body is welcomed, supported, and respected.
What can you do?
Everyone starts somewhere—and if you’re here, you’re already on the right path. Join our free community to connect with like-minded fitness professionals, and explore our nonprofit-led education, courses, and resources designed to help values-driven fitness businesses thrive.
Join the Community
Connect with body-positive fit pros on Facebook! Get resources, inspiration, and share insights in a supportive space committed to creating more inclusive fitness environments.
The 8 BPFA Pillars
At the heart of everything we do are the Eight Core Values that form the foundation of our community and resources. These values guide our mission to make fitness inclusive, accessible, and empowering for all.
Accessibility
Approachability
Our attitudes are positive, realistic, and predictable. Our processes are transparent. We acknowledge our own privilege is a barrier between ourselves and those we serve.
Enjoyment
We provide fun moments and experiences to help you associate challenging physical work with happiness and success.
Community
We create conditions for meaningful connections between individuals undergoing similar experiences. We are leaders by example and we protect our communities’ values.
Scope of Practice
We acknowledge our professional and personal limitations and do not prevent you from seeking a higher level of care for conditions outside our scopes of practice. We implement evidence based practices and follow guidelines from major professional organizations.
Full Health
We ensure your experiences are safe and enhance your overall quality of life. We do not intimidate or shame; rather appropriately challenge you with consideration for your mental, emotional and physical health.
Body Positivity
We do not assume your ability based on what we do or do not know about you. We create and hold space for you to exercise autonomy over your body, our relationship and your experience.
Growth
We prioritize growing as professionals to better serve you. We regularly self-evaluate our practices and their alignment with the Eight Pillars.
Lead the way in creating inclusive fitness spaces
If you’re tired of outdated fitness ideas and want a more inclusive, empowering path, you’re in the right place. Join us and explore new ways to create meaningful impact and grow alongside like-minded FitPros.
- Tired of outdated fitness narratives?
- Seeking a community that values inclusivity?
- Looking for tools to grow your body-positive business?
- Want to create welcoming spaces for every body?
- Ready to inspire and empower your clients with an approach that celebrates all bodies?
Learn & Explore
Discover what it means to be a body-positive fitness professional. Dive into our resources to help you integrate inclusive practices into your space, training, and business, ensuring that every body feels welcome.
Courses & Training
Stay up to date with the latest inclusive practices. Take part in our online courses and live trainings designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to create a welcoming and successful fitness practice.
Connect & Thrive
Join a community of like-minded fitness professionals dedicated to inclusivity. Share insights, learn from others, and access resources that will help you thrive and grow your body-positive fitness business.
Fresh Insights for FitPros
We’ve got everything you need to kickstart your journey toward a more inclusive, body-positive fitness practice. From expert articles to the OnRamp to Inclusive Fitness Course, you’ll find tools, tips, and community support to help your business thrive. Start exploring and take your first step toward making fitness more accessible for every body!
With this year’s brand new structure for our annual gathering, we’ve had a common question come up a few times:
Since 2016, the Body Positive Fitness Alliance (BPFA) has been redefining what fitness can look like—for every body. We’ve trained
An interview with Summit speakers Christina Malone (she/her) & William Lay (he/him) We recently sat down with gym owners, coaches,
An interview with Summit speaker Natalie Ribble (she/her) We recently sat down with fitness coach, educator, and programming wizard Natalie
An interview with Summit speaker Riley Hughes (she/her) We recently sat down with Riley Hughes, PhD, a nutrition expert, CrossFit
At this year’s BPFA FitPro Summit, we’re diving into the kinds of conversations that don’t happen enough in the fitness
