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For decades, women's fitness has been shaped by society's narrow beauty standards. But behind the aerobics classes, running clubs, and Pilates studios is a powerful history of resistance, empowerment, and change.In this episode, Turia's joined by journalist and author Danielle Friedman, whose book Let's Get Physical uncovers the untold story of women's fitness. From Jazzercise to strength training, she explores how movement became a tool for self-expression, confidence, and power - and how the fitness industry has both empowered and exploited women along the way.Learn more about Danielle Friedman and get a copy of Let's Get Physical here: https://danielle-friedman.com/Produced by Mylk Media.Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang and join her running program at turiapitt.com/run

Sandy is a former college athlete who knows how to exercise—at least, she used to. These days, she's feeling lost without a coach, a workout plan, or much free time. On this episode of How To!, Carvell Wallace brings on Danielle Friedman, author of Let's Get Physical and a contributor to the New York Times Well section. Danielle explains how to embrace movement that you love, make it fit into your life—and actually stick with it.  If you liked this episode check out: How To Start Strength Training and How To Stick to Your New Year's Resolutions. Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen. How To's executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. The show is produced by Rosemary Belson, with Kevin Bendis and Sara McCrea. Want more How To!? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the How To! show page. Or, visit slate.com/howtoplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sandy is a former college athlete who knows how to exercise—at least, she used to. These days, she's feeling lost without a coach, a workout plan, or much free time. On this episode of How To!, Carvell Wallace brings on Danielle Friedman, author of Let's Get Physical and a contributor to the New York Times Well section. Danielle explains how to embrace movement that you love, make it fit into your life—and actually stick with it.  If you liked this episode check out: How To Start Strength Training and How To Stick to Your New Year's Resolutions. Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen. How To's executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. The show is produced by Rosemary Belson, with Kevin Bendis and Sara McCrea. Want more How To!? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the How To! show page. Or, visit slate.com/howtoplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sandy is a former college athlete who knows how to exercise—at least, she used to. These days, she's feeling lost without a coach, a workout plan, or much free time. On this episode of How To!, Carvell Wallace brings on Danielle Friedman, author of Let's Get Physical and a contributor to the New York Times Well section. Danielle explains how to embrace movement that you love, make it fit into your life—and actually stick with it.  If you liked this episode check out: How To Start Strength Training and How To Stick to Your New Year's Resolutions. Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen. How To's executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. The show is produced by Rosemary Belson, with Kevin Bendis and Sara McCrea. Want more How To!? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the How To! show page. Or, visit slate.com/howtoplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sandy is a former college athlete who knows how to exercise—at least, she used to. These days, she's feeling lost without a coach, a workout plan, or much free time. On this episode of How To!, Carvell Wallace brings on Danielle Friedman, author of Let's Get Physical and a contributor to the New York Times Well section. Danielle explains how to embrace movement that you love, make it fit into your life—and actually stick with it.  If you liked this episode check out: How To Start Strength Training and How To Stick to Your New Year's Resolutions. Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen. How To's executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer. The show is produced by Rosemary Belson, with Kevin Bendis and Sara McCrea. Want more How To!? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the How To! show page. Or, visit slate.com/howtoplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you responsible for nurturing close bonds, planning family togetherness, and preserving tradition across generations? You might be a kinkeeper (and you probably have feelings about it!). Today Meagan and Sarah unpack the concept of kinkeeping, share our personal feelings about the work of living in and raising a connected family (our thoughts might surprise you!), and look at patterns from our own families of origin that adhere to – or break from – traditional kinkeeping roles. Join us!HELPFUL LINKS:The New York Times piece The Constant Work to Keep a Family Connected Has a Name by Danielle Friedman got us thinking about this topic (gift link – no need to have a subscription)Why Dad's Side of the Family Tends to Miss Out by Chiara Dello Joio in The Atlantic (gift link – no need to have a subscription)The Plight of the Eldest Daughter by Sarah Sloat, also in The Atlantic (also a gift link)Meagan referenced the episode Fall Traditions With Tweens & Teens: Episode 487Episodes You May Enjoy From The Archives:Nurturing Grandparent-Grandkid Relationships: Episode 390Seasonally-Inspired Homemaking & Parenting: Voices 79 With Katherine DeVriesGenealogy & Family History: Episode 441OTHER HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Danielle Friedman's recent New York Times article says it all: "The Constant Work to Keep a Family Connected Has a Name." That work is kinkeeping. Sociologist Carolyn Rosenthal defined kinkeeping as "someone who works at keeping family members in touch with one another." Every lucky extended family has a kinkeeper, and yes, it's usually a woman. Perhaps that's why the work of kinkeeping can be dismissed as silly and unimportant, even by the same people who reap its benefits. Margaret and Amy discuss: How kinkeepers help their families live longer How to get support if you're the kinkeeper How to offer support if you're not Here are links to some of the resources mentioned in the episode: Our interview with Eve Rodsky: "Changing the Invisible Workload" Molly West's TikTok video on kinkeeping Frank Bruni for the NYT: "Tolstoy and Miss Daisy" Danielle Friedman for the NYT: "The Constant Work to Keep a Family Connected Has a Name" Carolyn J. Rosenthal for The Journal of Marriage and Family: "Kinkeeping in the Familial Division of Labor" Caitlin G Allen, et. al, for the Journal of Community Genetics: "Developing and assessing a kin keeping scale with application to identifying central influencers in African American family networks" We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/ mom friends, funny moms, parenting advice, parenting experts, parenting tips, mothers, families, parenting skills, parenting strategies, parenting styles, busy moms, self-help for moms, manage kid's behavior, teenager, tween, child development, family activities, family fun, parent child relationship, decluttering, kid-friendly, invisible workload, default parent, mom guilt, invisible labor, emotional labor, cognitive load Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the heart of every family lies an often unsung hero - the kinkeeper. From coordinating gatherings to sharing family histories, kinkeepers are the glue that solidifies a sense of identity and belonging. Danielle Friedman highlights that as society gains a deeper appreciation for this vital role, predominantly shouldered by women, it becomes increasingly evident that recognizing and supporting kinkeepers is crucial for promoting strong, healthy family dynamics. 

Do we really need to stretch before running? Is getting in 10,000 steps a day truly a harbinger for good health? On this episode, the hosts dive into eight common fitness myths with Danielle Friedman,  a journalist in New York who recently wrote a great piece for the New York Times where she spoke with top experts to dissect and debunk these myths, which also include:  Runners and cyclists don't need to strength-train their lower body; Running destroys your knees.; Modifications are for beginners...and more. It's no myth: Our brand-new event, Go The Distance, is going to be the challenge you need this spring. Join us during the weekend of April 20-21. Get all of the details and register here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danielle Friedman is an award-winning health and culture journalist and a regular contributor to The New York Times  Well section, where she has written about everything from the joys of being a slow runner to the importance of pelvic floor conditioning. She is also the author of Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World, which was selected as a New Yorker and Financial Times Best Book of 2022. She lives in New York City with her husband and their two young sons.Follow her on instagram: @daniellefriedmanwrites

The #fitfluencers and #wellness brands are coming for you. And they've been on the attack since January 1. This time of alleged renewal and reinvention is the Super Bowl for brands hoping to sell you a "better" or a "thinner" you. YOU are the product during this time of year and brands pay big money to get in front of you during this vulnerable time. Today we chat with digital brand marketer Amy Shoenthal (author of the Setback Cycle) about HOW you get targeted and Danielle Friedman (author of Let's Get Physical) about the history of fitness marketing and the good, the bad and the ugly of #fitfluencers.You can order The Setback Cycle here.You can order Let's Get Physical Here.You can also read Danielle's piece on #fitfluencers for the NYT here.Also grab yourself a Hot Sicilian.....while it's hot. 

Getting in shape is one of the most popular and common New Year's Resolutions. We check in with listeners to see how their workouts are going and get tips from Danielle Friedman, whose recent article is "How to Exercise When it Feels Impossible."

Today I speak with Danielle Friedman, an award-winning journalist and a regular contributor to The New York Times' Well section, where she has written about everything from the joys of being a slow runner to the importance of pelvic floor conditioning. She is also the author of Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World, which was selected as a New Yorker and Amazon Best Book of 2022. She lives in New York City with her husband and their two young sons.  She is a passionate believer in the ways that movement can benefit mental health and instill a sense of strength that extends beyond muscles and into other areas of our lives — and an advocate for making movement inclusive of and accessible to every body. Danielle is also a fierce advocate for speaking openly about women's bodies and lived experiences, and de-stigmatizing areas of women's health that have historically been considered too taboo for polite conversation.  We talk about: -history of women's fitness -leaders of the different fitness movements -exercising for joy -loosing control -the value of community -“back of the pack” athletes -exercise for mental health  Time Stamps 1:00 introduction 2:02 beginning the research for her book 7:40 the idea of a “good body” 11:25 fitness going into pregnancy 16:51 pregnancy loss and subsequent pregnancies 21:21 transitioning to two kids 24:20 the value of community 33:40 biggest impacts and what's next 38:50 raising boys in a modern world 43:35 rapid fire questions   CONNECT WITH CARRIE IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/ Website: https://carriepagliano.com  CONNECT WITH DANIELLE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellefriedmanwrites/ Website: https://danielle-friedman.com/ The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey. This show has been a long time in the making! You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry. If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST! If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)

Study Guide Bava Kamma 11 This week's learning is sponsored by Jason and Danielle Friedman in honor of Oliver Friedman's upcoming bar mitzva.  Even without the verse "and the body will be his," it would have been clear that the one whose animal was killed is left with the carcass of the animal and the one who damaged only pays the difference. If so, the verse must be teaching that if the carcass of the animal went down in value over time after the animal was killed, the one who damaged does not need to compensate for that, but pays according to the price at the time of the death. The Gemara suggests that whether the depreciation is a loss for the one damaged or the one who caused the damage is a tannaitic debate. However, this suggestion is rejected as the debate may be regarding which side is responsible for bringing the carcass to court to assess its value. According to this understanding, all agree that the one who was damaged takes a loss if the carcass depreciates. This is true for damages but if one steals, the loss is on the thief. What about a borrower whose object she is borrowing breaks? Some compare it to one who stole and others to one who damaged. Ulla quotes Rabbi Elezar on this issue - only a thief assumes the depreciation, not a borrower. Five other rulings of Ulla in the name of Rabbi Elazar are brought. One is regarding when a woman counts days of impurity when one miscarries over two days without seeing a clear fetus. The second is that one is not obligated to redeem one's firstborn son if the child was killed before thirty days passed from birth. The third is about acquiring large animals which is performed by pulling. The fourth - when brothers divide their father's inheritance, if they had previously purchased clothing from the estate's money, is that deducted from their share? One what does it depend on? The last regards a person watching another's item - if they pass it on to someone else to watch without consulting with the original owner, and the item is damaged, who is responsible?

Study Guide Bava Kamma 11 This week's learning is sponsored by Jason and Danielle Friedman in honor of Oliver Friedman's upcoming bar mitzva.  Even without the verse "and the body will be his," it would have been clear that the one whose animal was killed is left with the carcass of the animal and the one who damaged only pays the difference. If so, the verse must be teaching that if the carcass of the animal went down in value over time after the animal was killed, the one who damaged does not need to compensate for that, but pays according to the price at the time of the death. The Gemara suggests that whether the depreciation is a loss for the one damaged or the one who caused the damage is a tannaitic debate. However, this suggestion is rejected as the debate may be regarding which side is responsible for bringing the carcass to court to assess its value. According to this understanding, all agree that the one who was damaged takes a loss if the carcass depreciates. This is true for damages but if one steals, the loss is on the thief. What about a borrower whose object she is borrowing breaks? Some compare it to one who stole and others to one who damaged. Ulla quotes Rabbi Elezar on this issue - only a thief assumes the depreciation, not a borrower. Five other rulings of Ulla in the name of Rabbi Elazar are brought. One is regarding when a woman counts days of impurity when one miscarries over two days without seeing a clear fetus. The second is that one is not obligated to redeem one's firstborn son if the child was killed before thirty days passed from birth. The third is about acquiring large animals which is performed by pulling. The fourth - when brothers divide their father's inheritance, if they had previously purchased clothing from the estate's money, is that deducted from their share? One what does it depend on? The last regards a person watching another's item - if they pass it on to someone else to watch without consulting with the original owner, and the item is damaged, who is responsible?

In this episode of GRUFFtalk: How to Age Better, host Barbara Hannah Grufferman uncovers the long-overlooked component of our physical well-being: fascia. Danielle Friedman, a prominent health and wellness journalist and respected author, joins in to shed light on the crucial role of fascia in our bodies, particularly as we get older.  What you'll learn from this episode:  What Is Fascia?   Get a comprehensive overview of fascia, helping listeners understand its function and significance in the human body. This foundation demystifies how this extensive, web-like system influences our structural integrity and physical health.  How Does Fascia Impact Aging?     Discover how fascia relates to the aging process. This episode delves into the transformations fascia undergoes as we age, how these changes affect our mobility, and why maintaining fascial health is key to preserving vigor and flexibility.  How Can You Take Care of Your Fascia?     Get valuable tips on simple, everyday practices to maintain and improve your fascial health. From hydration to targeted stretches, these strategies are tailored to enhance tissue pliability, potentially easing pain and improving overall well-being.  More About Danielle Friedman:  Danielle Friedman is an award-winning journalist and a regular contributor to The New York Times' Well section, where she has written about everything from the joys of being a slow runner to the importance of pelvic floor conditioning. She is also the author of Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World, which was selected as a New Yorker and Amazon Best Book of 2022. She lives in New York City with her husband and their two young sons.  Additional Resources:  Connect with Danielle Friedman:  Website: https://danielle-friedman.com  Book: https://www.amazon.com/Lets-Get-Physical-Discovered-Exercise/dp/0593188446/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2P25702SR9UKY&keywords=Lets+Get+Physical+book&qid=1698358119&sprefix=lets+get+physical+book%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-1  Earlier Episode with Danielle Friedman: “How Women Revolutionized Fitness”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grufftalk-how-to-age-better-with-barbara-hannah-grufferman/id1623436268?i=1000566344259  Earlier Episode on “Pelvic Floor”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grufftalk-how-to-age-better-with-barbara-hannah-grufferman/id1623436268?i=1000632418208  New York Times article on “Fascia”: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/11/well/move/fascia-muscle-health.html  New York Times article on “ThighMaster”: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/17/well/move/suzanne-somers-thighmaster.html  Connect with Barbara:  Website: https://www.barbarahannahgrufferman.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarbaraHannahGruffermanAuthor  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbarahannahgrufferman/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-hannah-grufferman/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode I'm absolutely thrilled to welcome author and journalist Danielle Friedman. Danielle is the author of Let's Get Physical How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World. In this episode we discuss several themes in the book including the powerful feminist story that each of these women blazed as they created firestorms of fitness, and in some cases empires, where before they hadn't been allowed in the door.  I so enjoyed this conversation. Be sure to check out the newly released paperback version of Let's Get Physical and find Danielle Friedman on IG and her website. Follow Busy Body Podcast on IG @brooklynstrength for free content to help your body feel better and opportunities to work with me directly.

If you ever look around the current landscape in fitness and wellness and wonder, "how did we get here?" don't miss this week's episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast.  Host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, award-winning journalist, and author, Danielle Friedman, to share the lessons she learned working on her new book Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World.  Friedman's work has appeared in the NYTimes, Vogue, The Washington Post, and several other national media outlets.   The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you'll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/43zYo54

Sandy chats with Danielle Friedman (New York City) author of Let's Get Physical (Putnam 2022) about the long hard battle women have fought against the male general attitude that women should not exercise. Beat the Big GuysHost: Sandy Rosenthalhttps://www.sandyrosenthal.netConnect with Sandy on Instagram: @beatthebigguysProducer: Jess Branashttps://www.branasenterprises.com

Ok ladeeez, ready to get your sweat on? But before we do, let's take a quick trip down memory lane and explore the wild history of women and fitness with author Danielle Friedman and her awesome new book, "Let's Get Physical: How Women Started Exercising and Re-Shaped The World". From 1950s barre to today's Instagram fitspo, we'll uncover the beliefs, motivations, and oppression behind it all. Trust us, you won't believe the crazy things women used to be told about working out (hint: it involves falling uteruses).  But don't worry, we'll also highlight the fierce female icons who broke barriers and changed the game. So grab your leggings (you know, the ones made from former garments of oppression) and let's dive into this episode that just may change your relationship to exercise. What's Inside:—The weird ass history of women's fitness. (you are not going to believe this stuff)—Whether it's ok to market fitness as a tool for body transformation—Fitness and Fashion, how they influence one another.—The origin of language and vocabulary surrounding fitness.What was the weirdest fitness fact you learned from Danielle?—Let me know on Insta!Mentioned In This Episode:—Danielle Friedman (@daniellefriedmanwrites) on Instagram —Danielle Friedman—Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World—Oonagh Duncan

For American women today, working out is as accepted as it is expected, fueling a multibillion-dollar industry. But it wasn't always this way. For much of the 20th century, sweating was considered unladylike, and girls grew up believing physical exertion would cause their uterus to literally fall out. Danielle's book, digs deep into the history of women's fitness and how it has evolved from a beauty tool promoted to “reduce” towards a path of promoting mental, emotional and physical well-being. You can find Danielle at https://www.instagram.com/daniellefriedmanwrites/ ___________________________________________________________ Do you want all your menopause resources in one place? To pick up your free copy, simply head to amandathebe.com/meno-resource/ PS don't forget to leave me a nice, juicy review! It really helps support this podcast. Much Love, Amanda x

This week, we discussed our takes on this quarter's Book of the Quarter, How She Did It by Molly Huddle and Sara Slattery. It was interesting and important, and we believe that there's something for everyone in it. We also talked about Michelle's recent trip to West Virginia and Erik's final prep for the Delirium 24 next weekend, as well as the Backyard Ultra World Championship, Tim Tollefson's new video about body image, and Danielle Friedman's recent piece in the New York Times. Finally, we announce our next BOTQ!

From celebrities like Jane Fonda to changemakers like Jessamyn Stanley, women have been reshaping the world of fitness for decades. In this episode, we'll discuss how women turned breaking a sweat into a cultural phenomenon. With the help of award-winning journalist Danielle Friedman, whose book Let's Get Physical explores in depth the history of women's fitness, we're taking a closer look at how movement strengthens every aspect of life.HOST: Ella Dove, Sr. Director of Creative Development at Well+GoodGUESTS:Danielle Friedman, Journalist and AuthorWHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:Author and journalist Danielle Friedman shares her findings on the history of women's fitness, which she explored in her recent book Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World. You can find more from Danielle here and check out her book here. RELATED LISTENINGIf you liked what you heard check out this playlist of related fitness episodesABOUT THIS PODCASTAt Well+Good HQ, we spend our days talking to and learning from the most interesting people in wellness—experts, thought-leaders and celebrities. On The Well+Good Podcast we're inviting you to join the conversation. With each episode, our hosts will dig into our most clicked on topics in order to reimagine what it means for you to live well. Tune in weekly to find the wellness that fits your frequency.You can also find us on our website on YouTube or social in between shows.Got thoughts? Shoot us a line at podcast@wellandgood.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kara talks to journalist and Let's Get Physical author Danielle Friedman about her day. Big moments include conducting rapid-fire interviews, discussing how to write pitches that editors want to read, and three types of story scoops she learned about from our former boss.More about Danielle: danielle-friedman.comTwitter: @dfriedmanwritesInstagram: @daniellefriedmanwritesPurchase her book Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the WorldMentions in the episode: Danielle's New York Times story about Pilates (published shortly after we recorded this interview!) Danielle's New York Times story about the healing power of strength training Lifting Heavy Things: Healing Trauma One Rep at a Time by Laura Khoudari Trint transcription service Shoutout to our former Daily Beast boss, Edward Felsenthal, editor-in-chief of TIME @efelsenthal Do It Today is a podcast created by Kara Cutruzzula. She's the author of two motivational journals and a musical theater writer, playwright, and editor. Preorder Do It Today: An Encouragement JournalPurchase Do It For Yourself: A Motivational Journal For more daily encouragement, subscribe to Kara's newsletter: https://brassringdaily.substack.com/Visit www.karacutruzzula.com, or follow her on Instagram @karacut Original artwork design by Tyler SpanglerOriginal music composed by Kristoffer Bjarke

What do we mean when we talk about "Wellness" today? We know that it's a multi-billion dollar industry built on products and services centered on “self-care”, and we also understand that to be "well", means much more than purchasing the latest greens powder. This is part two of a three part series we'll be speaking with several guests to unpack the nuanced and complex layers of what it means to work, take part, and profit from the (capital W) Wellness industry. This week we're chatting with Danielle Friedman about her incredible work on the history of women's fitness from the 60's onward and how this history informs our most complex notions of what it means to be well in our bodies today. Check out Danielle Friedman's book, Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World Join us in The Cusp here and the free Holisticism Hub here Our detailed show notes can be found @ www.holisticism.com/journal

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[REBROADCAST FROM JANUARY 7, 2022] Journalist Danielle Friedman reveals hidden history of contemporary women's fitness culture in her new book Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World. Through a blend of reportage and personal narrative, each chapter uncovers the birth of a multibillion-dollar fitness industrial complex. The author joins us to discuss her findings.

“Let's get physical, physical… let me hear your body talk!” Grab Your Leggings! Cue Olivia Newton-John! The author of Let's Get Physical is in the house! This interview promises to take you back, like flash-back potentially. You'll recognize some of the names and some historic women's fitness icons will be new.  Are you getting physical? This episode is sponsored by the Flipping 50 5 Day Flip.  Book club! Warning! This episode will potentially expand your library!  My Guest:  Danielle Friedman is an award-winning journalist whose feature writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Cut, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, Health, and other publications. She has worked as a senior editor at NBC News Digital and The Daily Beast, and she began her career as a nonfiction book editor at the Penguin imprints Hudson Street Press and Plume. Friedman lives in New York City with her husband and son. 00:00 Questions we answer in this episode: 03:54 Why this book? For our listeners this is like a trip down memory lane, but what about you? You don't have the 40 years of experience of watching exercise evolve and science completely change .... What prompted your interest in writing it? 05:38 What was the most surprising thing you discovered while writing it? 07:50 Were you curious about some of the fitness icons now still alive and thriving - and who else did you interview or have a desire now to? 12:10 Other surprises (hey, listener, there are several! you don't want to miss this!) 17:08 Based on looking back, digging into history, and knowing the now, what would you predict for the future of fitness if you had a crystal ball? 21:20 What do you think is the fitness industry's mission if we're to encourage more people to move?  33:44 What's next for you? More exercise, fitness history books or what kind of projects interest you?  Connect with Danielle:  https://danielle-friedman.com/ Follow:  https://twitter.com/DFriedmanWrites The Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/645493/lets-get-physical-by-danielle-friedman/ Resources:  Debra's TEDx: Everything Women in Menopause Learned About Exercise May Be a Lie (https://www.flippingfifty.com/TEDx) 5- Day Flip (https://www.flippingfifty.com/5dayflip)  Other Episodes You Might Like:  Six Inspiring Books for the Woman After 50: https://www.flippingfifty.com/six-inspiring-books-for-the-after-50-woman/ Your Diabetes Risk: You're In Control: https://www.flippingfifty.com/diabetes-risk/ Prepare for an upcoming follow up interview with Dr. John Gray, by listening to this episode: https://www.flippingfifty.com/natural-hormone-boosts/

 Do you remember Jazzercise, the Jane Fonda Workout, the ThighMaster? How about a time when the sports bra didn't exist? Journalist Danielle Friedman, author of “Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World,” shares a fascinating look at the evolution of the women's exercise movement from “scandalous” into a multibillion-dollar juggernaut and cultural force. We get into diet culture, the birth of commodified wellness, forgotten fitness trailblazers, and exercise fads best relegated to the dustbin of history. Plus, the benefits of group workouts for women as they age.SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPT:acertainagepod.comFOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE:InstagramFacebookLinkedInGET INBOX INSPO:Sign up for our newsletter AGE BOLDLYWe share new episodes, giveaways, links we live, and midlife resourcesLIKE BOOKS?Each month we do an author BOOK LOOK on Instagram Live Follow us for the fun! @acertainagepodCONTACT US:katie@acertainagepod.com

The more we learn about the fitness industry, the more we realize how incredibly complex it is. The messages that the average consumer receives from the media, beauty culture, diet industry, fitness industry and even holistic wellness trends can be confusing and contradictory. Especially for women.   Shrink yourself, but take up more space. Lift heavy to get strong, but don't get too bulky. Fit and healthy can happen at any age, but try all these tricks to look younger. Over the decades, we've been told that wafer thin is chic, to have a muscular Amazonian bod is empowering, goddess-like curves are divine and body neutrality is the ultimate path to self-love and acceptance.   Whatever the ideal of the decade that has been sold to us, we ate it up (or sweat it out) hoping that if we consistently show up to the gym and group fitness classes we can change our physique and we will be accepted, more successful, respected, worthy of love and finally feel like we belong. What we discover is that the process and the journey through physical exercise is infinitely more powerful than the results that we get.     Throughout the history of fitness there have been unsung heroines that understood this complex and powerful dynamic. They started movements that not only re-shaped bodies but re-shaped the world as we know it.     Our guest in this episode does a really excellent job of shining a light on some toxic traits of the fitness industry while illuminating the very best parts and the potential that we have as fitness professionals not only change people's lives but to influence fashion and beauty trends, music and even consumer goods like tampons and cereal. The way we move… shapes our society.   Buy Let's Get Physical HERE Follow Danielle HERE

Today I'm talking with author Danielle Friedman. She is an award-winning multimedia journalist who specializes in telling stories at the intersection of health, sexuality, and culture. Her first book, Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World is why I wanted to talk with her.   Working out is as accepted as it is expected, but it wasn't always that way. For much of the 20th century sweating was considering un-lady like and there was an urban legend that running would make you manly. Crazy right?   I spent my younger years following all the fitness trends and classes. I admit to wearing leotards and tights; they were in style I promise you! When marriage and motherhood took most of my day, my relationship with working out was on pause. They I turned 50 and found running and continue that as part of my fitness routine.  You'll love hearing the background story that Danielle shares about the impetus for the book. She is a feminist health reporter so when she wanted to get into shape for her wedding, she opened up to new options and kept her reporter's hat on!  This began her 4-year dive into the history of women's fitness and the most influential woman Lotte Burke. She has an incredible life story and Danielle shares some highlights with us. She was fearless, and a woman ahead of her time. She talked about sex and led a very flamboyant life when it just wasn't done.   I loved hearing how the workout that began as part dance (hence the bar) and yoga with feminine terms transformed to the fitness and gym terms we use today. As part of that transition, women began to question if they were the weaker sex as we'd been taught, and began to defy that idea.   Title IX turns 50 later this month and it was another piece in the path of women embracing fitness and competing and embracing their strength and physical capabilities. It's hard to remember that this wasn't always the case.   Danielle shares some of the other fitness pioneers, including her favorite Kathrine Switzer. She credits her for being one of the women who had a lasting impact in women's fitness history. She literally turned the tide around the concept of women's strength, capacity and physical ability.   Inspirational takeaways from Danielle:  Women's fitness is a privilege and there's still work to be done to increase access.  Move in ways that feel good. Think about how you actually feel when exercising and let that be your guide. You can't go wrong with that.   There is no age limit to fitness.   We can't control getting older, but we can control how we do it!   Connect with Danielle:  Website   Book  Connect with Barbara:   Love Your Age: The Small-Step Solution to a Better, Longer, Happier Life  Barbara Hannah Grufferman website  Instagram @Barbara Hannah Grufferman  Facebook @BarbaraHannahGruffermanAuthor  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Danielle Friedman discusses her book "Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World."

This time of year can bring up a lot of negative cultural messaging — and therefore negative self-talk — around bodies and working out, and while things are changing for (hopefully) the better, we've GOT to know where we've come from and how we got here so that we can get to where we truly want to be.  Danielle Friedman is an award-winning journalist and author of the critically acclaimed cultural history of women's fitness Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World.  From the revolutionary and sometimes radical beginnings to the intermingling of diet culture and fitness, to fitness's place in the feminist movement, to the history of fitness shaping our self-perception — hopefully, this episode can help you get curious about movement's place in your own life, what's informed that, and where you're going from here.   (This is also the season finale — we're taking a short summer vacay. See you in a couple months!)   SHOW NOTES: Danielle's website Buy Let's Get Physical Danielle on IG The Cut: The Secret Sexual History of the Barre Workout Follow Katie on Instagram Leave a review on iTunes (and subscribe to the WANTcast if you haven't already!) Subscribe to The (Good) Word, our monthly email digest filled with tips, tools, motivation, and inspiration to shift your self-talk Join The WANT Community, our private membership club Visit womenagainstnegativetalk.com

In this episode, we are joined by award-winning journalist, Danielle Friedman. Danielle is the author of the book Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World. You'll hear how women's relationship with exercise has shifted through the years, the history of women's fitness, and how the language of exercise culture is shifting. We also hear why group fitness may be more beneficial than you think and how fitness is shifting away from a beauty/weight loss too to one of mental & physical well-being. You can find Danielle on Instagram at or by visiting:

Are you aware of the history behind women's fitness? We've come a long way, yet it wasn't that long ago that women's fitness and sports were unheard of. The women's fitness movement came into existence in the 1950/60s and has increasingly evolved into what we have today. With social media today, the cultural awareness and the reasons behind women's fitness have tremendously shifted.  In this episode of the Live Your Personal Best podcast, I speak with Danielle Friedman, journalist and author of Let's Get Physical who's obsessed with women's fitness history. Listen in to learn how women fitness messaging has evolved from it being a tool to change how we look to a form of empowerment and self-care.  Key Takeaways: ·       How women fitness evolved from the 1950s as a strength benefit and a beauty tool.   ·       The science, research, and cultural acceptance of women's potential and strength.  ·       How the idea of women's strength was seen as threatening and was opposed culturally.   ·       How fitness is shifting to a form of empowerment and self-care rather than a tool to change how we look.  ·       How social media rise has given power to women advocating for body diversity.  ·       The current push for women to harness the mental, physical, and emotional benefits of movement and fitness.  Episode Timeline: ·       [3:01] How Danielle's personal experiences led her to write about the rise and evolution of women's fitness.  ·       [4:59] How fast women fitness progressed from the 1950s all the way to a sports bra invention in 1977.  ·       [11:53] The lack of cultural awareness that existed in the 1980/90s about women's bodies.  ·       [17:06] How social media has transformed women fitness messaging giving power to the majority.  ·       [21:16] The impact of Title 9 law on women and girls' fitness during and after college graduation.  ·       [24:30] Danielle on the expansion of fitness for women plus how to focus on what feels good.  Quotes: ·       “When I'm active and feeling really good about how I'm using my body, I focus less on how my body looks.”- Danielle [17:31] ·       “The more we can focus on what feels right and truly beneficial at that moment and not worry about meeting imaginary social goals, fitness can be really beneficial.”- Danielle [27:37] Links Mentioned:  Elite to Everyday Athlete: https://amzn.to/3ysSbqW  Website: https://danielle-friedman.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellefriedmanwrites/ Book: Let's Get Physical   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the internet, body shaming is alive and well, nutrition advice can be wildly inaccurate, and it's a lot easier to scroll through Instagram for hours than to get up and go for a run. But Danielle Friedman, who literally https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/645493/lets-get-physical-by-danielle-friedman/ (wrote the book) on women's fitness, says there's one extremely good thing that social media has done for our bodies, which we shouldn't ignore. "Body acceptance activist Virgie Tovar told me that social media has given a voice to the people who have always been the majority in number, but not in influence," Danielle says. "You don't have to go through all of the traditional channels to be visible. You can just start posting selfies and find an audience and build an audience that way. And I know it's easier said than done, but in spending years researching this history, that is a significant shift." Today on Follow Friday, Danielle talks about what else she learned while researching https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/645493/lets-get-physical-by-danielle-friedman/ (Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World). And she opens up about four of her favorite people she follows online: Someone who she just started following: Katie Sturino, @katiesturino on https://www.tiktok.com/@katiesturino/ (TikTok) and https://www.instagram.com/katiesturino/ (Instagram) Someone who makes her laugh: 70s Dinner Party, https://www.instagram.com/70sdinnerparty/ (@70sdinnerparty) on Instagram and https://twitter.com/70s_party (@70s_party) on Twitter Someone who makes her think: Laura McLaws Helms, https://www.instagram.com/laurakitty/ (@laurakitty) on Instagram Someone who makes the internet a better place: Jessamyn Stanley, @mynameisjessamyn on https://www.instagram.com/mynameisjessamyn/ (Instagram) and https://www.tiktok.com/@mynameisjessamyn (TikTok), https://twitter.com/JessamynStan (@JessamynStan) on Twitter, and https://www.youtube.com/c/JessamynStanley/videos (@JessamynStanley) on YouTube Thank you to our amazing patrons: Jon, Justin, Amy, Yoichi, Elizabeth, Sylnai, and Matthias. On https://www.patreon.com/followfriday (our Patreon page), you can pledge any amount of money to get access to Follow Friday XL — our members-only podcast feed with exclusive bonus follows. That feed has an extended-length version of this interview in which Danielle talks about someone who's an expert in a very specific niche she loves: Dr. Natalia Mehlman Petrzela. Also: Follow Danielle https://www.instagram.com/DanielleFriedmanWrites/ (@daniellefriedmanwrites) on Instagram and https://twitter.com/DFriedmanWrites (@DFriedmanWrites) on Twitter Follow us @FollowFridayPod on https://twitter.com/followfridaypod (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/followfridaypod/ (Instagram) Follow Eric https://twitter.com/HeyHeyESJ (@heyheyesj) on Twitter This show is a production of Lightningpod.fm, hosted and produced by Eric Johnson Music: https://www.fiverr.com/yonamarie (Yona Marie) Show art: https://www.fiverr.com/dodiihr (Dodi Hermawan) Social media producer: Sydney Grodin

Personal fitness for women used to be considered unladylike. That all changed with fitness pioneers like Lotte Berk and Judi Sheppard Missett. But look closer and there's much more to the story than jazz shoes and leg warmers. Danielle Friedman and Jessica Rihal join Kimberly Atkins Stohr.

This week, after a bit of a digression into F1, we debriefed last week's conversation with Danielle Friedman. We then announced our NEW Book of the Quarter for Q2 of 2022! We also talked a bit about next week's Boston Marathon--one of only two World Marathon Majors this spring and the first Boston Marathon to be held on its traditional April date since 2019!

In the inaugural episode of the Runners Who Read Podcast, Ronnel Blackmon and Olivia Baker sit down with Danielle Friedman to discuss her new book Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World. Danielle Friedman is an award-winning multimedia journalist who specializes in telling stories at the intersection of health, sexuality, and culture. She has recently appeared in the NY Times, Washington Post, Harper's Bazaar, NBC News, and a plethora of other prominent media producers. Her first book, Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World, was just recently published in January 2022 and though she is currently based in New York, Danielle is an Atlanta native and longtime member of the Atlanta Track Club! This podcast dives into the stories of some of the lesser known pioneers in women's fitness history through the lens of Danielle's book, discusses the current state of women's fitness, and looks ahead at future directions. Show notes: Runners Who Read Book Club: https://www.atlantatrackclub.org/runners-who-read   Follow Danielle Twitter: @DFriedmanWrites Instagram: @daniellefriedmanwrites Website: https://danielle-friedman.com/   Follow Ronnel Twitter: @ronnelblackmon Instagram: @ronnelblackmon   Follow Olivia Twitter: @obaker64 Instagram: @obaker64

Jazzercise. The Thighmaster. Jane Fonda's Workout. These are but a few of the exercise fads that author Danielle Friedman recounts in her new book “Let's Get Physical,” a history of women and personal fitness. For much of the 20th century, “sweating was considered unladylike and women tried to hide their muscles under sleeves,” writes Friedman. The rise of personal fitness, however, offered women a chance to be strong. Yet, along with its message of strength and individual empowerment, women's fitness is also caught up in the burdens posed by beauty standards. We'll talk to Friedman about these contradictions and how the industry can change to “harness exercise in ways that truly liberate all women.”

This week, we talked about our Book of the Quarter, "Let's Get Physical," with the book's author, Danielle Friedman! We had a great conversation about the history and nature of the women's fitness movement, and we discussed the ways that exercise over the last seventy years has both challenged and reflected prevailing ideas about womanhood.

Hey Gang! VERY fun episode of the Run, Selfie, Repeat podcast on deck for you. I got to sit down with Danielle Friedman the author of the new book 'Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World'.  I LOVED THIS BOOK!  Let's Get Physical deep dives how, over the past seventy years, women have harnessed movement to change their lives in subtle but incredibly meaningful ways. She tells the stories of incredible women and the fitness revolutions they led. THIS BOOK IS A PAGE-TURNER!!!!  Follow Danielle on Twitter @DFriedmanWrites, Instagram @DanielleFriedmanWrites, or check out her website https://danielle-friedman.com/  Purchase Let's Get Physical: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/645493/lets-get-physical-by-danielle-friedman/ 

From Jazzercise founder Judi Sheppard Misset to five-time CrossFit Champion, Tia-Clair Toomey, women have played a significant role in influencing and promoting popular fitness trends. In her book, Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World, journalist Danielle Friedman reveals the fascinating history of women's fitness culture. Each chapter of Let's Get Physical reviews a different era of the fitness industry and identifies an important woman who influenced it; the outcome is a fast-paced and entertaining journey through the evolution of the modern fitness industry. On this episode of All About Fitness, Danielle shares what motivated her to tell the story of how women have influenced the fitness industry and what she learned from digging into that history. Order a copy of Let's Get Physical: https://amzn.to/3qFVaLG (a commission will be earned) To learn more about journalist and author Danielle Friedman, visit her online home HERE https://petemccallfitness.com Sign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter from Smarter Workouts Follow Pete on Instagram: @AllAboutFitnesspodcast  Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process:  https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl (both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase)  Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we hear about a teacher who was fired from his kindergarten teaching job because he covered his face and tongue in tattoos. A Brainiac told us about a nightclub in NYC hosting "pheromone parties" where people sniff each other's armpits and find body odors that make them hot and bothered. We learn whether there is a "General American" accent that newscasters use or whether we've been lying to ourselves. Plus, we find out why a lot of our memories are false, why this happens, and how even people with "super memories" who can remember every detail of their lives have false memories. And we interview Danielle Friedman about her book, Let's Get Physical which describes the history of women's fitness, and it is bonkers! Join our book club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: Connect with us on social media: BCP Instagram: Susie's Instagram: Sarah's Instagram: BCP Twitter: Susie's Twitter: Sarah's Twitter: Get 10% off their first month at Go to to take your Hair Goals quiz & you'll save 25% on your first order! Use code: BRAINCANDY at to get 20% off all products! Get 15% off your first order at More podcasts at WAVE:

Aleen is rejoined by Danielle Friedman (@daniellefriedmanwrites) who is an award-winning journalist and author of Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World. The convo kicks off with Danielle sharing her Non-Scale Win, which the DST'ers who are parents will def relate to and Aleen shares a win about journaling. Next, they dive into a listener's emails about overcoming health struggles to realize the importance of working out and how to set boundaries from feeling guilty on days where we skip our workouts. The episode wraps up with some insights from Aleen and Danielle about ways to be more excited for a workout and how to avoid making your workout feel like a chore.

Aleen is joined this week by Danielle Friedman who is an award-winning journalist and author of Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World. The book shares the history behind the workouts that we're all now obsessed with, the sexualized nature of some of the moves, the women who revolutionized women's fitness, and how clothing trends have evolved over the years (can you even imagine wearing a girdle to workout?) Throughout the ep, Danielle paints a behind-the-scenes picture of how the fitness industry has become what it is today and how we became so workout obsessed. Finally, we end by sharing our DST confessions of the week, about the most boring workout classes we've ever done.

Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World The Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday Interview Series... Welcome to The Not Old Better Show.  I'm Paul Vogelzang and am excited to be with you today, following another great week of talk, music, and community here on radio shows and podcasts. For many of us in The Not Old Better Show audience, exercise and fitness is a way of life.  That's definitely the case for me and my family.  I like to exercise, stay fit, creatively try new exercises, and even read about exercise. Our guest today,  journalist Danielle Friedman, has written a new book about the history of exercise and fitness, titled, ‘Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World.'  (Available HERE at Apple Books) For many women today, working out is as accepted as it is expected, fueling a multibillion-dollar fitness industrial complex. But it wasn't always this way. For much of the twentieth century, sweating was considered unladylike and girls grew up believing physical exertion would cause their uterus to literally fall out. It was only in the sixties that, thanks to a few forward-thinking fitness pioneers, women began to move en masse. In her new book, Let's Get Physical, our guest today, journalist Danielle Friedman reveals to us the fascinating hidden history of contemporary women's fitness culture, chronicling in vivid, cinematic prose how exercise evolved from a beauty tool pitched almost exclusively as a way to “reduce” into one million have harnessed as a path to mental, emotional, and physical well-being.  That of course is our guest today, journalist Danielle Friedman, reading from her new book, ‘Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World.'  We will discuss with Danielle Friedman the women who led the way of the fitness revolution, the tremendous gains women have made in obtaining the ‘right' to exercise, and Danielle Friedman will share lots of stories of people who went to fitness classes because of how they wanted to look but stayed because of how those classes made them feel: strong, supported, and empowered. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, journalist Danielle Friedman, author of the new book, ‘Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World.' My thanks to Danielle Friedman, author of the new book, ‘‘Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World.' (Available HERE at Apple Books).  Please check out our show notes today for more information about Danielle Friedman, her work, as well as her new book.  My thanks to you my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience here on the radio and the podcast.  Please be safe, be well, practice smart social distancing and let's talk about better…The Not Old Better Show.  Please check out our website at NotOld-Better.com for more information and we'll talk next week!  Thanks, everybody.

Who's the first female fitness figure you vividly remember? For me, it's Mia Hamm. I was 10 years old in 1999, when Mia and the U.S. women won the World Cup in an epic shootout. And yes, that was the one with the Brandi Chastain sports bra moment. By the time I was participating in sports, TItle IX had been around for nearly 20 years. The 90s felt like women were really stepping into their athletic power through sports. But long before I was born, women had been quietly - and then loudly- crusading for the physical benefits of exercise, talking about why women both needed and deserved to work out. It all starts with a dynamic young woman named Bonnie Prudden. Her report to President Eisenhower on how America's children were physically unfit led to the formation of the President's Council on Youth Fitness and yes, that dreaded test you might have taken in elementary school. But before she was shaking hands with the president, Bonnie was an expert rock climber, a mountaineer, and the owner of an old elementary school. She turned that school into the Institute for Physical Fitness, housing three gyms, two dance studios, an obstacle course, and America's first climbing wall. In many ways, we credit Bonnie as the pioneer in women's fitness. Before her, women were afraid to exercise because they were told their uterus would fall out if they did. Yes, really.I'd never heard of Bonnie Prudden, and I'm guessing Bonnie is a stranger to you, too. And I know she wasn't the only female fitness leader lost to time. That's why we're talking to Danielle Friedman, author of Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World. Danielle's book was inspired by a viral essay she wrote for The Cut about the secret sexual history of barre. When she saw the response to her article, Danielle realized that there was a rich history of women in fitness. Decade by decade, Danielle covers the evolution of women in fitness, from barre to running to yoga to strength training. She highlights moments of cultural revolution, like when Jazzercise was a part of the Opening Ceremonies of the 1984 Olympics, and when Jane Fonda found her way into millions of Americans' homes throughout her insanely popular workout videos. Through it all, Danielle carefully analyzes the messaging women heard about their bodies – what the ideal figure was and how they could get it through exercise. Right now, we're at a time when women are encouraged to exercise to get strong, and to feel empowered. But not so long ago, the messaging was much more reductive, even from the women we now recognize as heroines in fitness history. Anecdotally, I know a lot of women who have struggled with disordered relationships to exercise and body image. It was eye-opening to realize the extent to which these aren't new issues.So, here's what you can look forward to in this interview. Danielle gives me a quick overview of the history of women in fitness. We also get into how women's clothes evolved to support the moving woman (the sports bra, after all, is a relatively recent invention), and Black women who were instrumental in changing fitness. Finally, we end with what she would add to her book now if she had the opportunity to write a pandemic-specific chapter. About Danielle FriedmanDanielle Friedman is an award-winning journalist whose feature writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Cut, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, Health, and other publications. She has worked as a senior editor at NBC News Digital and The Daily Beast, and she began her career as a nonfiction book editor at the Penguin imprints Hudson Street Press and Plume. She lives in New York City with her husband and son.      Links:Just because: it's still awesome to watch the 1999 Women's World Cup shootoutDanielle's viral essay on The Cut: The Secret Sexual History of the Barre WorkoutDanielle on Instagram: Come for the author, stay for her jazzy retro exercise graphicsDanielle for In Style: How the Leotard Dress Code of the '80s Set the Stage for Your Yoga PantsBuy Let's Get Physical on Amazon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold

Doree receives disappointing news from her publisher and Kate breathes deep in a breathwork workshop. Then, Danielle Friedman, author of Let's Get Physical, joins them on the pod to talk about how a story that started out questioning if barre classes are just 50 minutes of Kegels turned into her book, what she thinks the word expand can mean in fitness, and if she thinks we'll ever be able to separate diet culture from fitness. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach them at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com.Visit forever35podcast.com for links to everything they mention on the show.Follow the podcast on Twitter (@Forever35Pod) and Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and join the Forever35 Facebook Group (Password: Serums). Sign up for the newsletter! At forever35podcast.com/newsletter.This episode is sponsored by:COLORGURU - Get 10% off any color consultation at yourcolorguru.com when you enter promo code FOREVER at checkout. MASTERCLASS - Visit masterclass.com/forever35 for 15% off the Annual All-Access Pass. BETTER HELP - Get 10% off your first month with the discount code FOREVER35. Go to betterhelp.com/FOREVER35 to get started today. PURPLE - Go to Purple.com/f35, and use promo code F35. For a limited time, get 10% off any order of $200 or more! PROSE - Get a FREE consultation and 15% off custom hair supplements! Go to Prose.com/forever35. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Zibby is joined by award-winning journalist Danielle Friedman to discuss her first book, Let's Get Physical, about the modern evolution of women's fitness movements. Zibby and Danielle talk about their respective relationships with exercise, which societal norms changed alongside each new development, and the tragic backstory behind the barre phenomenon. Danielle also shares why she intentionally left spinning out of the book as well as how this project has led to the creation of an online workout community.Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3J4YqHdBookshop: https://bit.ly/3s7juG4Subscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Allie had the joy of talking to Danielle Friedman about her new book Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World

S7 E1: In this episode, meet award-winning journalist Danielle Friedman, Stacking Benjamins podcast host Joe Saul-Sehy, and journalist and one of the founding editors of Bustle, Rachel Krantz. Listen in to hear how each of these authors had a specific, personal experience--from wandering through a bookstore to taking an exercise class--that inspired them to write their audiobook. Let's Get Physical by Danielle Friedman: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/645493/lets-get-physical/ Stacked by Joe Saul-Sehy and Emily Guy Birken: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/670045/stacked/ Open by Rachel Krantz: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/646533/open/

Ever wondered where the weird and wonderful workouts of the women's fitness industry originated? Danielle Friedman did, which is why the journalist and author decided to research and write a book about the history of women's fitness. In this week's Chops, the last of January so possibly at the point at which you're thinking of ditching any new year's fitness resolutions, Danielle chats to Jen about Let's Get Physical. They also talk about perceptions of women's strength, the dismissive attitude society takes to women's leisure pursuits, and – if you do need some inspiration to meet your fitness goals – brace yourself: Danielle gives Jen the best piece of fitness advice she's ever heard.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/standardissuespodcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode of The Waves, Slate podcast producer Cheyna Roth is joined by author Danielle Friedman. Friedman's new book Let's Get Physical explores the history of women's exercise, and how some old attitudes still linger. They talk about the double bind women have faced when it comes to exercising, the “uterus myth,” and where we're at with anti-fatness and inclusivity in exercise.   In the Slate Plus segment: Are yoga pants feminist?  Recommendations: Cheyna: YouTube yogi Yoga With Adriene.  Danielle: Watching movies from the 1930s. Especially Jewel Robbery.   Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Susan Matthews and June Thomas.  Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Waves, Slate podcast producer Cheyna Roth is joined by author Danielle Friedman. Friedman's new book Let's Get Physical explores the history of women's exercise, and how some old attitudes still linger. They talk about the double bind women have faced when it comes to exercising, the “uterus myth,” and where we're at with anti-fatness and inclusivity in exercise.   In the Slate Plus segment: Are yoga pants feminist?  Recommendations: Cheyna: YouTube yogi Yoga With Adriene.  Danielle: Watching movies from the 1930s. Especially Jewel Robbery.   Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Susan Matthews and June Thomas.  Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Waves, Slate podcast producer Cheyna Roth is joined by author Danielle Friedman. Friedman's new book Let's Get Physical explores the history of women's exercise, and how some old attitudes still linger. They talk about the double bind women have faced when it comes to exercising, the “uterus myth,” and where we're at with anti-fatness and inclusivity in exercise.   In the Slate Plus segment: Are yoga pants feminist?  Recommendations: Cheyna: YouTube yogi Yoga With Adriene.  Danielle: Watching movies from the 1930s. Especially Jewel Robbery.   Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Susan Matthews and June Thomas.  Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Waves, Slate podcast producer Cheyna Roth is joined by author Danielle Friedman. Friedman's new book Let's Get Physical explores the history of women's exercise, and how some old attitudes still linger. They talk about the double bind women have faced when it comes to exercising, the “uterus myth,” and where we're at with anti-fatness and inclusivity in exercise.   In the Slate Plus segment: Are yoga pants feminist?  Recommendations: Cheyna: YouTube yogi Yoga With Adriene.  Danielle: Watching movies from the 1930s. Especially Jewel Robbery.   Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Susan Matthews and June Thomas.  Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It wasn't too long ago that running, or really any exercise at all, for women was considered “unladylike”.  Luckily, that's changed, but there still exists a complicated relationship between a woman's body, exercise, and how it's viewed around the world. In this interview, we dive deep into this fascinating subject with journalist Danielle Friedman, author of Let's Get Physical.  Connect, Comment, Community Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month! Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community  RunnersConnect Facebook page GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT! This week's show brought to you by: Inside Tracker Inside Tracker is the ultimate resource for runners who want to optimize their health and nutrition. Using their patented algorithm, InsideTracker analyzes your body's data to provide you with a clear picture of what's going on inside you. Then, they offer you science-backed recommendations for positive diet and lifestyle changes.  Next, InsideTracker tracks your progress every day and adjusts based on real-time feedback from your body. The best part is that you can do it all from home and it isn't expensive. Plus, for a limited-time you can get 25% off any InsideTracker plan or service when you use the code RTTTPRO25 .  Just head to https://runnersconnect.net/insidetracker and use the code RTTTPRO25 for 25% off.

We chat about the myths and pioneers of women's fitness with "Let's Get Physical" author Danielle Friedman. Janice Hallett talks about her smash UK hit "The Appeal" and her hope for its U.S. publication. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This conversation was an absolute pleasure. Danielle Friedman is the author of 'Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World.' The way Danielle told the story through her research fascinated me. I so enjoyed the book and speaking with Danielle just added to that. The history of women's exercise and how they went from not being allowed to join gyms to being the driving force behind the multibillion dollar fitness industry is amazing. I learned so much from this book and I hope you will too. 'Let's Get Physical' is available wherever you get your books. And thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe to Adult Education and please leave a rating and review if you can.

Author Danielle Friedman gives a glimpse into her new book, Let's Get Physical. A captivating narrative that explores the untold history of women's exercise culture--from jogging and Jazzercise to Jane Fonda.   Then Jigisha and Ryan discuss new year's resolutions and recommend books that help improve our lives. 1. Come Fly the World by Julia Cooke2. The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins3. Kindness and Wonder by Gavin Edwards4. Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield

Show notes: https://www.tamihackbarth.com/blog/episode-120

Danielle Friedman is an award-winning multimedia journalist who specializes in telling stories at the intersection of health, sexuality, and culture. Her first book, Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World, is out now.

Journalist Danielle Friedman reveals hidden history of contemporary women's fitness culture in her new book Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World. Through a blend of reportage and personal narrative, each chapter uncovers the birth of a multibillion-dollar fitness industrial complex. The author joins us to discuss her findings.

The new book - "Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World" is a blend of reportage and personal narrative that explores the untold history of women's exercise culture by author and award winning journalist Danielle Friedman.

This week on The Mountain Life, Lynn and Pete are joined by: Author Greg Peters who has written about the 193 million acres of forests, mountains, deserts, watersheds, and grasslands, that provide a multitude of uses as diverse as America itself and make up Our National Forests, the title of his new book. This conversation will take a complete look at America's national forests—their triumphs, challenges, controversies, and vital programs.Then, Let's Get Physical with author Danielle Friedman who explores how women discovered exercise and reshaped the world. It's the untold history of women's exercise culture–from jogging and Jazzercise to Jane Fonda–and how women have parlayed physical strength into other forms of power.

Why do you exercise? To check something off your to-do list? To look a certain way? To feel a certain way? To get stronger? To get more flexible? To win a race? Because someone told you to?Regardless of how you “workout” and why you do it (or choose not to), you're in for a treat on today's episode. Our guest today, Danielle Friedman, is an award-winning journalist whose writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Cut, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, Health, and other publications. Her first book, Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World, will be released from Putnam (Penguin Random House) on January 4, 2022. Today she chats with us on the history of exercise and delves into how we got to the place where women populate gyms, athletic competitions, the Olympics, and more. Spoiler alert: this wasn't always the case in the past, and guess what? Sports bras were only created in the 1970s!What seems like just a history book on exercise turns into a call to female empowerment and raising the consciousness of female strength. I highly recommend the book!Connect with Danielle:Instagram: @DanielleFriedmanWritesTwitter: @DFriedmanWrites

On this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast, journalist Danielle Friedman joins Tom to talk about her new book, "Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World". Listen as they discuss the evolution of women's fitness, and the struggle to defeat the myths and social structures that have prevented women from moving for decades. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com