Fiona Falkiner defends Nike's plus size mannequins and gym outfits

'We deserve hot training gear': Fiona Falkiner defends Nike's plus size mannequins and gym outfits after they were slammed as 'promoting obesity'

By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 09:55 BST, 15 June 2019 | Updated: 09:55 BST, 15 June 2019

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Plus size model Fiona Falkiner has weighed in in Nike's decision to use plus-size mannequins at its London flagship store.

In a column for news.com.au, the 36-year-old wrote:  'People who train have all sorts of body types and we all want and deserve hot training gear to rock while we get our sweat on.' 

The former Biggest Loser host went on to say that at a size 16, she is fit and healthy. 

'We deserve hot training gear': Fiona Falkiner (pictured) defended Nike's plus size mannequins and gym outfits on Saturday, after they were slammed as 'promoting obesity'

'We deserve hot training gear': Fiona Falkiner (pictured) defended Nike's plus size mannequins and gym outfits on Saturday, after they were slammed as 'promoting obesity'

'I ran 10kms at size 16, I have completed triathlons and don't get me started on how heavy I can lift,' she wrote.   

Fiona went on to say that she cheered the new line, as 'Having been a larger human for most of my life I know all about the struggle to find clothes that actually fit, feel comfortable and look good.' 

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