The AL Journal

It's Not the Clothes, It's Just Me — why activewear sizing fails Asian curvy bodies, and what we do differently
It's Not the Clothes, It's Just Me
I lost count of how many times I told a salesperson "it's not the clothes, it's just me." I meant it kindly, but it was the only explanation anyone ever... Read more...
How Staying Active Changes As Life Changes
How Staying Active Changes As Life Changes
The way we stay active changes as life changes. Work, family, career shifts, and new routines can change what movement looks like for us. In this Journal, we reflect on... Read more...
How to Stay Active Without Going to the Gym
How to Stay Active Without Going to the Gym
When people think about exercise, they often picture a gym: rows of equipment, mirrors, fitness classes with instructors who seem to know exactly what they're doing. For many women, that... Read more...
How to Tell Whether a Sports Bra Was Designed for Your Body
How to Tell Whether a Sports Bra Was Designed for Your Body
You find a brand you love. The photography looks right, the fabric sounds right, the price works. Then you open the size dropdown and the largest size is L. Here... Read more...
Why Most Sports Bras Don't Fit Asian Women, and What We Did About It
Why Most Sports Bras Don't Fit Asian Women, and What We Did About It
If you're a curvy Asian woman and sports bras have never quite worked for your body, you're not imagining it. The fit gap is real, and it runs deeper than... Read more...