Welcome To
Weight-Inclusive Physical Activity
Our mission is to challenge weight stigma in physical activity spaces, and provide tools to help individuals and professionals embrace weight-inclusive, affirming, and sustainable physical activity.
Challenging assumptions. Reimagining movement. Creating space for every body.
At WIPA, we believe that people of all sizes deserve access to joyful, empowering, and stigma-free movement. We reject the idea that bodies need to change to be worthy of care, inclusion, or respect. Instead of centering weight loss or appearance, we focus on creating movement spaces that support autonomy, well-being, and belonging—where everyone feels welcome just as they are.
Born at Western University, WIPA is led by a team of academic researchers and inclusive physical activity enthusiasts. We’re united by a shared commitment to physical activity equity, body liberation, and evidence-based physical activity promotion.
Rethinking Movement: Why Weight-Inclusive Physical Activity Matters
For too long, physical activity has been sold as a tool to shrink bodies. But weight is not a reliable measure of health—and promoting movement for weight loss can do more harm than good.
A weight-inclusive approach is grounded in research evidence – leading to better outcomes, including higher motivation, improved health, and greater long-term participation.
Let’s build a world where everybody feels welcome to move.