Exercise Obsession News Today

We talk with historians Beth Linker about the “posture panic” that led to a college photo scandal, and Natalia Mehlman Petrzela about the evolution of fitness culture.

Democrat strategistsgripe the White House not doing enough to "counter the narrative" that President Joe Biden, 81, is too frail to run again.

We look at the science of fitness, the evolution of cultural messages surrounding exercise, and how we can overcome inertia to start fitting it into our lives.

<p>Natalia Petrzela's work as a historian goes far outside the classroom and the library, into the practice of the fitness culture she researches, social media, podcasting, and the politics of intellectual property on streaming services.  </p>

"Strength training has become so much more widely embraced and accepted for all kinds of outcomes — aesthetic, weight loss, bone health and balance."

Planning to hit the gym during rush hour? You'll have much better luck finding an open elliptical machine than a bench press, squat rack or 30-pound dumbbells.

Planning to hit the gym during rush hour? Youll have much better luck finding an open elliptical machine than a bench press, squat rack or 30-pound dumbbells.

Despite a societal obsession with being in shape, fitness is less accessible than ever, given expensive gym memberships, pricey equipment and costly clothing, says the author of a book on fitness culture.

Despite a societal obsession with being in shape, fitness is less accessible than ever, given expensive gym memberships, pricey equipment and costly clothing, says the author of a book on fitness culture.

'Fit Nation', a new book by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela examines why Americans are more obsessed with exercise than ever, yet also unhealthier.