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Weight-Inclusive Resources

A hub of free, evidence-based downloads for physical activity professionals who want to support clients without centering weight loss. 


This is a working repository. As the research evolves, the tools will be updated to reflect the best available evidence.

Our Downloads

Weight-Inclusive Checklist for
Physical Activity Spaces

Ensure your physical activity space is weight-inclusive – apply our evidence-based assessment tool

Weight-Inclusive Educational Module for Fitness Professionals

Are you a physical activity provider? Do you providing continuing education to physical activity providers, like fitness instructors? Take our online module for in-depth education learn about weight-inclusive physical activity

Existing Resources

Body Positive Fitness Alliance

BPFA is redefining fitness through inclusive education and community support, creating equitable access to movement for every body.

Health at Every Size (HAES) Health Sheets

A resource library of weight-neutral, evidence-based care options for common health conditions

ACE Fitness Size Inclusive Fitness Specialist Certification

This program, providing certification as a Size Inclusive Fitness Specialist, equips you to guide clients toward better health and a positive relationship with exercise, without focusing on weight loss.

Towards Size Inclusive Health Promotion

This resource shares recommendations for health promotion providers and raises awareness of the unintentional impacts that ‘healthy eating’ and ‘active living’ initiatives have in the community.

Creating a Safe Space for Healthcare Clients: A size inclusive practice toolkit

This resource includes size-inclusive checklists, as well as guides for size-inclusive language, imagery, and media

The Inclusive Fitness Toolkit for Fitness and Wellness Professionals

This toolkit is designed to help fitness/wellness professionals consider the needs of individuals with developmental or other disabilities when designing and implementing programs and services.

Size Inclusive Training Academy

This course is designed to raise awareness about weight bias in wellness spaces, and educate wellness professionals on ways they can operate a more inclusive practice.

WIT FITS – Weight-Inclusive Thinking

This online, self-paced course, created for fitness professionals, is designed to help users identify and reflect on anti-fat biases, increase awareness of the complex factors influencing body weight, and encourage the construction of affirming and respectful environments.

Positive Weight-Related Communications Toolkit

This guide provides recommendations for using weight-positive language, and is intended for health professionals who wish to address weight-related issues in the public space

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