WIT FITS is an interactive, self-paced online course designed to help fitness professionals recognize anti-fat bias, challenge weight stigma, and foster inclusive environments where people of all body sizes feel supported, respected, and welcomed.
Identify and reflect on personal and systemic anti-fat biases
Explore the Health at Every Size® (HAES®) paradigm and challenge weight-health myths
Apply inclusive, size-aware strategies in your professional setting
Build affirming and respectful environments for people in higher-weight bodies
Length: ~2 hours total
Format: 100% online, self-paced, interactive
Certificate of Completion available
Developed using: HAES® approach, Attribution Theory, and the Ecological Model
WIT FITS has been tested through multiple studies with fitness professionals. Results show:
Decrease in anti-fat bias among fitness professionals
Increase in understanding of the complex determinants of body weight
Sustained positive attitude shifts observed three months post-course
WIT FITS is available at no cost to fitness professionals, educators, and organizations. Simply submit the appropriate request form below, and we’ll follow up with access details.
Want to take WIT FITS for your own learning and practice? This option is for any health, fitness, or wellness professional looking to build weight-inclusive skills.
Want to offer WIT FITS to your staff or group? We'll set aside seats for your team.
Looking to integrate WIT FITS into a college course? We'll provide a SCORM package and setup instructions for your LMS.