In today's episode, Kate analyzes the history of exercise culture and how fitness became popular. Kate looks at the patriarchal myths about women's capabilities and how body ideals changed throughout various points in history to reflect power, wealth, and social class. She looks at the German gymnastics movement, physical education classes, Jane Fonda's home videos, Presidential Fitness Test, Title IX, and more. Kate dissects buzzy exercise trends such as marathon running, Pilates princess, weightlifting, and speaks about the myths of toning, cycle syncing, and getting bulky.

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In today's episode, Kate analyzes the history of exercise culture and how fitness became popular. Kate looks at the patriarchal myths about women's capabilities and how body ideals changed throughout various points in history to reflect power, wealth, and social class. She looks at the German gymnastics movement, physical education classes, Jane Fonda's home videos, Presidential Fitness Test, Title IX, and more. Kate dissects buzzy exercise trends such as marathon running, Pilates princess, weightlifting, and speaks about the myths of toning, cycle syncing, and getting bulky.
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With so much noise on social media about the best ways to take care of your health, Seamossgirlies aims to take on the wellness industry and debunk rampant misinformation for Gen-Z women. Tune in to get smarter through a broader social and political analysis of wellness with your host Kate Glavan.

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With so much noise on social media about the best ways to take care of your health, Seamossgirlies aims to take on the wellness industry and debunk rampant misinformation for Gen-Z women. Tune in to get smarter through a broader social and political analysis of wellness with your host Kate Glavan.
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With so much noise on social media about the best ways to take care of your health, Seamossgirlies aims to take on the wellness industry and debunk rampant misinformation for Gen-Z women. Tune in to get smarter through a broader social and political analysis of wellness with your host Kate Glavan. 

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With so much noise on social media about the best ways to take care of your health, Seamossgirlies aims to take on the wellness industry and debunk rampant misinformation for Gen-Z women. Tune in to get smarter through a broader social and political analysis of wellness with your host Kate Glavan.&nbsp;
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Women's Fitness History + Myths

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