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01-25-23, 11:59 AM | |
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Fit Nation, upcoming book on fitness culture
Culture writer Anne Helen Peterson recently posted an essay by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela who has a book coming out about exercise culture and her own experiences.
She touches on so many points and there's a lot to unpack. Not sure if I will order the book or see if my library gets it in. https://annehelen.substack.com/p/whe...e-a-luxury-8de
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01-23-24, 02:59 PM | |
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Thanks for sharing!
I actually have the Kari Anderson workout shown in the picture! I also had some workout wear by Gilda Marx—very interesting that she inspired Kathy Smith.
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01-23-24, 03:22 PM | ||
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you might also look into the e-version on your library's free e-book app. Ours uses "Libby" and i also borrowed the e-book version on my phone.
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01-24-24, 04:46 PM | |
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Ah, even the article was too long for me. I look forward to VFers' thoughts on the book.
I remember going to the mall and browsing through the Gilda Marx workout wear. It was soooooo expensive! I still love the bright colors and feminine styles. Back then I made the effort because I went to Jazzercise classes. Now, I just wear old shorts and tees with holes in them to work out at home. I have no witnesses! LOL!
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01-28-24, 02:43 PM | |
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Link to prior thread:
https://forum.videofitness.com/showthread.php?t=233931 FWIW, I checked this book out of my local library about 3 times and never could make it very far through the book. |
01-29-24, 08:29 AM | |
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I read (or at least skimmed) most of the article. I found it interesting how they talked about fitness as a socially acceptable form of consumerism/over-spending. It's similar to the discussion of how "wellness" is now an industry. I think this is true, but as both a psychologist and a yoga teacher, it makes me sad.
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