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• There are now gyms for people who are 50 lb overweight or more.
• “Downsize Fitness” which started in Chicago, Las Vegas and Dallas offers a non judgemental encouraging environment in providing fitness, nutrition and support  for those other than a size 2!
• There are no mirrors, the windows are fogged and even the equipment is designed for heavier people.
• Toronto is following in suit.  Our plus size gyms include “Fit Zone plus” that bills itself as fitness for the rest of us offering yoga and Zumba
• There’s also “Yoga for round bodies”  at the Halcyon wellness centre
• These gyms are a real motivation for those overweight who are self conscious and need to be in a gym that feels inclusive.  No spandex,  6 packs or hard bodies exercisers to contend with