The idea is to reduce the self-consciousness many overweight people feel at a regular gym, giving members the chance to work out in a comfortable setting with people who look like them.

Even the equipment is designed for heavier people. Chicago entrepreneur Francis Wisnewski says he started the gym because "I've been overweight my whole life, and I was embarrassed to go to the ...

Even the equipment is designed for heavier people. Chicago entrepreneur Francis Wisnewski says he started the gym because "I've been overweight my whole life, and I was embarrassed to go to the ...

A FITNESS fan is shutting down people who call her “overweight” simply because she ... Gracia Vermilion (@graciavermilion) is a gym girl who is proud of her fit body and works hard at ...

Here are the most common fears that folks with overweight have about their ... He notes that 50 percent of gym dropout rates are due to people working too hard during their first visit.