African-Carribean Rhythms and Moves
Dimond Recreation Center
3860 Hanly Rd.
Oakland
A low impact aerobics class aimed at the forty-plus or plus-sized
woman; if you enjoy dancing, check it out!
Debby Burgard
c/o Bull Publishing Co.
P.O. Box 208
Palo Alto, CA 94302-0208
Co-author of Great Shape, A Fitness Guide for Large Women (1990).
Teaches exercise classes and gives workshops on health and fitness
for large women.
Donna R. Pittman, MA
Family Therapy Center
340 N Sam Houston Pkwy E, Suite 267
Houston, TX 77060
Tel 713-591-1721
"Heavy, Healthy & Happy" exercise and support group.
Double XX Riders
3256 West Country Road 72
Fort Collins, CO 80524
A small organization of full-figured horse riders who are dedicated
to helping and encouraging other full-figured riders through a monthly
newsletter. Offers tips on where to find clothes and tack that fit,
helpful hints, and moral support. For info and copy of newsletter,
sent large SAE.
Judy Mahle Lutter
Melpomene Institute
1010 University St.
St Paul, MN 55104
Tel 612-642-1951
Institute for research on women's health issues. Sponsored a conference
in 1989 for larger women called "Body Image, Health, and Fitness".
Offers informational packet of literature. Lutter worte article for
Women's Sports and Fitness Magazine in March, 1991 on fitness for
larger women, title "Does Big Mean Bad?"
Lucia Kim August, MA, MFCC
2550 Peralta Blvd #7
Fremont, CA 94536
Tel 510-792-5588
Email: lkaugust@ccnet.com
Dance/movement therapy for large women.
Major Moves
Naomi Puro
Tel 510-841-4741
Fitness in East SF Bay Area.
Carol Squires (a large woman) assists in teaching this fitness class
for large women, in Oakland, CA. Low impact with a high emphasis on
moving for fun and increasing cardiovascular fitness.
Liz Dumont
Program Director for “Living Large”
Maryland Athletic Club and Wellness Center
110 W. Timonium Road
Timonium, MD 21093
Tel 410-453-9111
You can be Large and be Fit!
You can maximize your health at any size. This is an action program
designed to permanently increase the quality of your life. This is
not an eating or weight loss program. Experience the health benefits
derived from movement and the building of muscle. Make the most out
of the abundance life has to offer.
Live Your Life Large!
Making Waves
They sponsor swims for fat women in the California East Bay. Contact
them at 510-524-6470 for meeting information and costs.
Mara Nesbitt, Licensed Massage Therapist
P.O. Box 19141
Portland, OR 97219
Email: nesbitt@hevanet.com
Yoga and massage sessions and video for large women.
Martha Koester, Ph.D.
Big On Bikes
10015 Second Ave South
Seattle, WA 98168
Tel 206-762-6417
Email: eridani@scn.org
Fat bicycling enthusiast and exercise expert with access to research
on fat and exercise/fitness.
Naomi Judith Offner, MA
Gentle Yoga With Naomi
4815 Quebrada Circle
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Tel 800-655-6668 Fax 619-943-1081 Yoga classes for people of all sizes
and abilities. Video "Gentle Yoga with Naomi"
Pat Lyons, RN, MA
Connections Women's Health Network
416 Lester Avenue
Oakland, CA 94606
Tel 510-763-7365
Co-author of the book Great Shape. Speaks on health and fitness
education for fat folks.
Patricia Forte
Full-Body Fitness
300 Main St #4
West Haven, CT 06516 Tel 203-933-6112
Created and teaches exercise program for fat women. Also does massage.
Potbelly Cycling Association
45 Munson Road
Pleasantville, NY 10570
Email: PotbellyCycling@aol.com
Web: http://members.aol.com/Potbellyc/
The organization's purpose is to promote the idea that folks with
potbellies can enjoy cycling, and to encourage other potbellied folks
to try bicycling. It's NOT to lose weight by exercise, although I
guess that may happen for some. Yearly membership $20, to people with
potbellies and interest in cycling. Includes membership certificate
and 4 newsletters per year. People who are potbelly deprived can only
get "Athletic Supporter" membership, same price. The organization
is big on fun and pun!
Undeniably Me
Cinder Ernst
Email: info@cinderernst.com
Website: http://www.cinderernst.com
Tel 650-738-1221
Fitness program for large women in the SF Bay Area.
Theatre Workshop for Fat Women
Conducted by 4 Big Girls in May 1995.
4 Big Girls
PO Box 2134
Seattle, WA 98111
Use of movement, voice, and relaxation to explore self-esteem, personal
power, sexuality, and body image. If interested, send a SASE to the
address above.
