Podcast appearances and mentions of natalia petrzela

In this episode, host Kate Carpenter is joined by historian, writer, and podcaster Dr. Neil J. Young. Neil has been a prolific writer in venues like The Atlantic, Slate, the Los Angeles Times, and many more, a contributing columnist to the HuffPost and The Week, and he is also one of the co-hosts of the terrific history podcast Past Present. He also helped to create and produce the podcast Welcome to Your Fantasy, with historian Natalia Petrzela, who joined me on a previous episode of the show. Neil is the author of two books. His first was We Gather Together: The Religious Right and the Problem of Interfaith Politics, and his new book this year is Coming Out Republican: A History of the Gay Right. I was excited to have the chance to talk with Neil about how his oral history interviews changed the project, what differed between his first and second books, and how he wrote a history that was driven by characters.

Masculinity, in all its wounded and preening anxiety, is the perennial currency of American populism. America's foremost public historian on fitness and education, Natalia Petrzela, returns to the pod to discuss her recent study, with Ilyse Hogue, of the appeal RFK Jr. has with young men, and what progressives can learn from it.  Show Notes Bio – Natalia Petrzela  RFK Jr. has a distinct appeal when it comes to young male voters — Petrzela and Hogue Robert F. Kennedy Jr | "My Plan To Heal Addiction" | News Nation  Prior coverage of RFK Jr. Brief: RFK Jr Flirts with Body Fascism (w/Natalia Petrzela) — Conspirituality 164: The Two Faces of Robert Francis Kennedy Jr. — Conspirituality Brief: The New Age Origin Story of RFK Jr's Campaign — Conspirituality Brief: RFK Jr's New Director of Propaganda — Conspirituality Special Report: RFK Jr.'s Independence Day — Conspirituality Brief: RFK's Health Propaganda Roundtable — Conspirituality Brief: RFK Jr., The Anti-Vax Candidate — Conspirituality      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is a newborn baby more likely to resemble mom or dad – or is it a toss-up? This episode begins by explaining why a baby is more likely to look like one parent and not the other and why that is.  https://www.nytimes.com/2005/03/22/health/the-claim-babies-tend-to-look-like-their-fathers.html When people talk about the "culture" – why do they mean? What is culture. You probably use the word in conversation and you have a sense of what it means but it is actually a difficult word to define. Here to define it and explain why it is so important to understand what culture is and how it changes is Marcus Collins. He is a clinical assistant professor of marketing at the Ross School of Business, at the University of Michigan and recipient of Advertising Age's 40 Under 40 award. He is also author of the book, For the Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want to Be (https://amzn.to/3tOT4On). It is a little strange that there is such a fitness craze in America yet so many people are not physically fit at all. The medical evidence is pretty clear that being physically fit and keeping your weight under control is so important to a long and healthy life. So why are so many people not motivated to do it and how can you find the motivation to start if you are not feeling inclined? Joining me to talk about this is Natalia Petrzela. She is an historian of contemporary American politics and culture as well as a fitness instructor and she is author of the book Fit Nation: The Gains and Pains of America's Exercise Obsession (https://amzn.to/48V5LGb) Is it ever too late to change your life or must you set your course early if you are ever to make something of yourself? Interestingly, researchers followed 350 students for decades – all the way into adulthood to see how they turned out. Listen as I explain how people tend to change and how those goof-offs you remember from high school are likely to end up doing pretty well. Source: Susan Krause Whitborne author of The Search for Fulfillment (https://amzn.to/3O9XuWP). PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! NerdWallet lets you compare top travel credit cards side-by-side to maximize your spending! Compare and find smarter credit cards, savings accounts, and more today at https://NerdWallet.com Indeed is offering SYSK listeners a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to get your jobs more visibility at https://Indeed.com/SOMETHING TurboTax Experts make all your moves count — filing with 100% accuracy and getting your max refund, guaranteed! See guarantee details at https://TurboTax.com/Guarantees Dell Technologies and Intel are pushing what technology can do, so great ideas can happen! Find out how to bring your ideas to life at https://Dell.com/WelcomeToNow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Friend of the pod and historian of American fitness culture, Natalia Petrzela, joins Matthew to shed light on a new development in RFK Jr's campaign to disrupt the Democratic Party: his recent workout campaign videos from the barbell patio of Gold's Gym in Venice beach.  Topics include the iconic status of Gold's, why Bobby Muscles is in Wranglers rather than lycra, how he's both drawing on and distorting the Kennedy fitness legacy, body mastery as the ultimate American frontier, political pissing contests, the ableist “sweatwashing” of complex health policy problems, the body-shaming of soft, flabby, unpatriotic liberals, and how the whole scene—pumped by biohackers and tech bros—has some alarming political echoes.  Show Notes Fit Nation: The Gains and Pains of America's Exercise Obsession Matthew's Twitter thread on Bobby Muscles echoing body fascism. "Go, you chicken fat, go!" — Meredith Wilson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

**Help support the show as we get back to making new episodes. You can donate right on our website YouGetAPodcast.com** This episode, we look at the moment that Oprah Winfrey ran the Marine Corps Marathon — and all that it represented about her relationship with fitness, dieting, and health. Throughout the years, from the infamous “wagon of fat” to her very public experiments with different diets, Oprah's personal approach to fitness has reflected the way our larger culture thinks about weight and health. Our guest for this episode is Natalia Petrzela of The New School, author of FIT NATION and host of the podcasts WELCOME TO YOUR FANTASY and PAST PRESENT. Check out all her amazing work on her website! You Get A Podcast is hosted and executive produced by Kellie Carter Jackson, with co-host Leah Wright Rigueur. You Get A Podcast is produced by Roulette Productions. Executive Producer Jody Avirgan. Producer Nina Earnest. Artwork by Jonathan Conda. We are a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts and award-winning stories. Class dismissed!

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With her unique perspective as a historian and deep roots in the fitness industry, Natalia Petrzela, Ph.D embarks on a mission to uncover how fitness has gone from a "suspect" activity in the early days, to an essential part of modern life, leading to the crucial question of how we as an industry can make it more accessible to all. "I think we've got to find a way to talk about obesity, health, and morality that isn't just about like, well, 'you look that way, make better choices,' because I don't think that's fair. We have to make it easier to work out and to eat healthy food," she states.  Natalia is a historian and professor at the New School in New York City. She is the author of the newly released book Fit Nation, The Gain's and Pains Of America's Exercise Obsession. Natalia has always been curious about how the fitness industry has changed and evolved. She "found" the gym as a teenager, leading her to become certified and take a deep dive into the industry. Through her extremely thorough research, she uncovered a narrative of how fitness had gone from a weird subculture to becoming a mainstream activity embraced by many. And while choices and willpower are important, there are many other structural factors that make it difficult for certain people to make those choices. Fit Nation brings her two passions together: History and fitness. This is the story of how the industry has changed and how it can continue to grow. It should be required reading for anyone in the HALO sector. In this episode, she and Pete discuss:  1. How our attitudes towards fitness have changed over the last 50 years. 2. What are the connections between physical fitness and mental health. 3. The challenges that exist for those from lower-income backgrounds when trying to lead a healthy lifestyle. Click here to download transcript. Other episodes you'll enjoy: Jim Owen: https://www.halotalks.com/jim-owen/  Connect With Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehaloadvisors/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Integritysquare  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@halotalks  Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehaloadvisors  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/integrity-square/  Website: https://www.halotalks.com  Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: www.reviewthispodcast.com/halotalks 

Get ready for your free history lesson, courtesy of the “NASM-CPT Podcast.” On this episode, host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, along with featured guest, Natalia Petrzela, historian, noted author, and public speaker, explore and detail the history of fitness culture in this unique exploratory discussion. Petrzela takes you through the early eras of fitness, and its influencers, all the way up to modern day, how exercise has expanded from strictly physical fitness into mental health, community, mindfulness, and more. Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. http://bit.ly/3yAWGCg

On episode 164, we welcome Natalia Petrzela to discuss America's obsession with fitness; fitness as a symbol of status and its expression on social media; masculinity's historical aversion to fitness; Alen's fitness weight-loss journey; issues around race, gender, and class it relates to exercise; the covid-19 pandemic's effect on our relationship to fitness; the various forms of exercise; how fitness become synonymous with self-actualization; whether fitness is anti-feminist; how access to resources affects whom you're attracted to; the forms of mental illness related to fitness-obsession; potentially effective social policy changes that focus on improving general physical health; and the positive and negative effects of modern day fitness. Natalia Mehlman Petrzela is a historian of contemporary American politics and culture and associate professor of history at the New School. A certified fitness instructor, she has worked out at home and in gyms for nearly three decades. She is the author of Classroom Wars: Language, Sex, and the Making of Modern Political Culture, and her work has appeared in outlets such as the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Atlantic, and CNN. She is coproducer and host of the acclaimed podcast Welcome to Your Fantasy and cohost of the Past Present podcast. Her newest book, available now, is called Fit Nation: The Gains and Pains of America's Exercise Obsession.   | Natalia Petrzela | ► Website | https://nataliapetrzela.com ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/nataliapetrzela ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/nataliapetrzela ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/nataliapetrzela ► Fit Nation Book | https://amzn.to/3yyyXTc   Where you can find us:   | Seize The Moment Podcast | ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/SeizeTheMoment ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/seize_podcast ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/seizethemoment ► TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@seizethemomentpodcast ► Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32208666

Leading political and intellectual historian and certified fitness instructor, Natalia Petrzela, firmly believes that exercise matters not only for your physical health, but mental health as well. Yet while we as a nation are obsessed with exercise, too many Americans are sedentary. Many of us equate exercise with losing weight – but health is about more than the number we see on a scale. Natalia joins Dr. McBride to discuss America's complicated relationship with exercise; why it's so important for our overall health to prioritize movement; and how we can become healthier from the inside out. Natalia is also the author of Fit Nation – The Gains and Pains of America's Exercise Obsession, which shows how fitness in America is about more physical health— it's a means for equity, inclusivity and community-building.Join Dr. McBride every Monday for a new episode of Beyond the Prescription. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at lucymcbride.com/podcast.Get full access to her free weekly Are You Okay? newsletter at https://lucymcbride.substack.com/welcomePlease be sure to like, rate, review — and enjoy — the show! Get full access to Are You Okay? at lucymcbride.substack.com/subscribe

From group exercise classes to at-home equipment and the latest trendy athletic apparel... fitness has become a cultural obsession in North America. But as historian Natalia Petrzela explores in her book Fit Nation, the meaning of fitness has changed dramatically over time. She joins Piya Chattopadhyay to walk through its evolution to becoming a lifestyle industry, why – despite its popularity – fitness often remains inaccessible, and how we might make exercise more equitable.

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with University of Ottawa professor Colleen Flood about the federal government's pitch for fixing health-care, historian Natalia Petrzela explores the evolution of fitness – and who it leaves behind, BBC Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet shares the latest on the relief and recovery effort following earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson outlines his mission to make our place in the cosmos make sense, and writer Hana Videen reveals the magic of Old English. Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

Do you realize that once-upon-a-time, carrying a few extra pounds of fat was considered a sign of good health? How did we go from a culture that appreciated girth to one obsessed with being skinny? Why do we exercise the way we do? What societal forces influence the ways that we exercise? Dr. Natalia Petrzela is an Associate Professor of History at the New School in New York City and teaches about the history of the fitness industry; Fit Nation: The Gains and Pains of America's Exercise Obsession is her book that describes the origins of our obsession with fitness and how that has shaped our society (pun fully intended). Dr. Petrzela shares her insights on what has made exercise popular and what that means for our workout routines. It's all about the history of half-naked people getting sweaty on this episode of All About Fitness. Order your copy of Fit Nation today: https://amzn.to/40Vancj Stay up-to-date on historical insights and their context, follow Dr. Petrzela on Twitter: @nataliapetrzela www.butcherbox.com/aafitness use code AAFITNESS to get a FREE grass-fed chuck roast AND a whole, free-range organic chicken, PLUS $20 off your first box. From mobility exercises that can improve your performance to high-intensity interval training that torches calories, learn how to design your own workouts from someone who has been educating personal trainers for 20 years; order a copy of Smarter Workouts: the Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3dBVfg4 Learn how exercise, specifically high-intensity exercise, can slow down and mitigate the effects of the biological aging process and allow you to add YEARS to your life with Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process https://amzn.to/3eYieSC Functional Core Training e-book This e-book explains how the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp Dynamic Anatomy This e-book explains the difference between muscle and fascia, describes how different muscles function together to produce movement and identifies the most effective exercises for popular muscles like the hamstrings, shoulders and, of course, the glutes.  https://amzn.to/3XUZK7s Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 (yes, these are my books, they are also affiliate links so a commission will be earned) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate shares a hair serum that has changed her life and Doree organizes her dresser to great success. Then, historian and author Natalia Petrzela joins them to discuss her new book FIT NATION: The Gains and Pains of America's Exercise Obsession, the history of Americans' relationship to fitness, why fitness has become class-based in this country, and why the pandemic has possibly led to more fitness joy.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 or visit shopmyshelf.us/forever35.Follow the podcast on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and join the Forever35 Facebook Group (Password: Serums). Sign up for the newsletter! at forever35podcast.com/newsletter.This episode is sponsored by:BETTER HELP - Get 10% off your first month with the discount code FOREVER35. Go to betterhelp.com/FOREVER35 to get started today.MASTERCLASS - Visit masterclass.com/forever35 for 15% off the Annual All-Access Pass.KOHLER - Visit Kohler.com/digitalshowering to learn more.JENNI KAYNE - Get 15% off your first order at jennikayne.com when you use code FOREVER35 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why does exercise come with an outfit, a soundtrack, a gimmick and a social media post? In her book, "Fit Nation: The Gains and Pains of America's Exercise Obsession," scholar and fitness coach Dr. Natalia Petrzela explains the history behind exercise, the inequalities the fitness industry has created, and how America has been shaped by the social pressure to work out. She also explains how her childhood fear of the gym turned into a lifelong pursuit to get fit and stay fit. Petrzela's book reveals how those who are considered "in-shape" went from cultural curiosity, to societal heroes.Dr. Petrzela is on social media at https://twitter.com/nataliapetrzelaHer website can be found at https://nataliapetrzela.comSupport our show at https://patreon.com/axelbankhistory**A portion of every contribution is given to a charity for children's literacy** "Axelbank Reports History and Today" can be found on social media at https://twitter.com/axelbankhistory https://instagram.com/axelbankhistoryhttps://facebook.com/axelbankhistory

In this episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil discuss – and celebrate! – Natalia's new book Fit Nation: The Gains and Pains of America's Exercise Obsession. Support Past Present on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodcast Here are some links and references mentioned during this week's show:   Fit Nation is now available for order. You can buy here.     In our regular closing feature, What's Making History: Natalia talked about the new Hulu series, “Fleishman is in Trouble.” Neil commented on Season 3 of the podcast, Blowback, which focuses on the Korean War. Niki recommended the Contingent Magazine, and discussed Sara Mohr's piece, “Penelope Garcia's Criminal Minds.”

Natalia Petrzela, author of Fit Nation, discusses the history of physical culture in the US. Then Doug interviews Paolo Gerbaudo on the weakness of the Italian bourgeoisie.Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global. Find the archive here: https://www.leftbusinessobserver.com/Radio.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I spoke with historian, podcaster, speaker, and wellness instructor Dr. Natalia Mehlman Petrzela. Natalia is an associate professor of history at The New School. Her first book, Classroom Wars: Language, Sex, and the Making of Modern Political Culture, was published in 2015. She is a co-host of the weekly podcast Past Present, and also hosted the amazing podcast Welcome to Your Fantasy, about the cultural phenomenon of Chippendales. Natalia's newest book, Fit Nation: The Gains and Pains of America's Exercise Obsession is coming next month from the University of Chicago Press.

America is more obsessed with fitness than we've ever been...but somehow the unhealthiest we've ever been. How is this so, and how we can break the barriers that Fitness + Wellness Culture tells us we must subscribe to? Natalia Mahlman Petrzela, the author of FIT NATION, is here to answer these questions and more. For her, fitness is, as her new book describes, "a social justice issue. She argues that the fight for a more equitable exercise culture will be won only by revolutionizing fitness culture at its core, making it truly inclusive for all bodies in a way it has never been."   SHOW NOTES: Buy Fit Nation here Natalia's website Instagram Facebook  Twitter Natalia on Episode 043 of The WANTcast Past Present podcast Welcome To Your Fantasy podcast Love the WANTcast? Share it with a friend, subscribe, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts telling people why you love it. Find us at womenagainstnegativetalk.com Follow Katie on Instagram and Twitter @katiehorwitch, or visit katiehorwitch.com

Fitness is the beating heart of America. No, wait, that's opportunistic capitalism. But opportunistic capitalism, as it turns out, is the beating heart of fitness. Yet fitness has a soul too—in fact, mysticism, capitalism, and fitness have been dancing together for a very long time, while politics calls the tune, as historian and assistant professor at The New School, Natalia Petrzela, is here to tell us about today. We should also note that Natalia is our only four-time guest.She's also the author of an incredible new book, to be published this December by the University of Chicago Press, titled Fit Nation: The Gains and Pains of America's Exercise Obsession. The book spans over a hundred years, chronicling shifting cultural attitudes, gendered expectations, political inflections, and jackpot innovations in how Americans have celebrated, reviled, bought, sold, and been turned-on or enlightened by rituals of exercise. Like us, Natalia loves physical culture, but contradictions abound in the collisions between embodiment, politics, and commerce. If, as the marketing has told us over the years, recreational running is better for the mind than psychotherapy, moonlit naked hottubing at Esalen can save the world, women can simultaneously embrace dance studio fitness as a path of feminist liberation and a way to titilate the male gaze, and yoga can promise freedom from ever needing drugs or surgery, is it any wonder that a country so obsessed with exercise is so notoriously unhealthy?Show NotesFit Nation: The Gains and Pains of America's Exercise ObsessionFrom Performance to Participation: The Origins of the Fit NationWorking On The Work of Working Out: A history of fitness in America

In this episode, Rusha interviews Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Natalia is a burst of energy, both professional, personal and physical. She is a historian of contemporary American politics and culture, an activist, as well as one of the most sought after fitness trainers in the country. She explains that the underlying ideology behind wellness is broadly appealing but can be claimed by conservatives and liberals alike, which makes it easy to sell. Listen as Natalia talks about how wellness is more than just the absence of illness, it encompasses a holistic approach to physical, emotional, and mental health. Key Highlights:[00:01 - 04:09] - Opening segmentRush introduces Natalia Mehlman Petrzela![04:10 - 13:44] – Seeking Out Social Interaction and Human Connection with ExerciseNatalia discusses how wellness has become commercializedCommercialization has led to wellness becoming inaccessible for many people Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community by Robert PutnamPeople seek out social interaction and human connection over digital alternatives[13:45 - 34:44] – The Obsession in Modern CultureBe deliberate about thinking about what's going to get people out the doorFitness culture has become a way to discipline the body[34:45 - 50:54] – The Politicizing of the Public-School SectorShe explains how equity and social justice are not being upheld when strict regulations are put in placePublic schools are essential and should be one of the first things to prioritize when it comes to keeping children healthy[50:55 – 58:21] - Closing SegmentThe challenges that America is facing with regards to wellness, and how structural changes are necessary in order to move forwardConnect with Natalia at her website, get her book: Fit Nation: The Gains and Pains of America's Exercise Obsession, Welcome To Your Fantasy Podcast, and Past Present Podcast! CRAVING MORE?What are you waiting for? Head to Alchemy of Politics; join the conversation and start a change reaction! Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok.You can connect with Dr. Rusha on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Thanks for tuning in! If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe!Share it with your friends, and family, and spark a conversation. Contribute, comment, and disagree.Remember: Solutions, not shouting.Tweetable Quotes: Natalia Mehlman Petrzela - "People are realizing that, home fitness is great, it's convenient, there are so many great things about it. I don't think it's going away; it is almost impossible to replicate what you get from being with other humans in space and moving together.”Natalia Mehlman Petrzela - "People are finding community through fitness, and it's not this purely individualistic project of self-improvement or physical improvement."Rusha Modi - “Access, opportunity, and inclusion. Those are the ways to move forward.”

Did you know that in America's fitness-crazed, obsessive society that it was once strange not just for women to go to the gym, but also men? In today's episode, Molly is interviewing Natalia Petrzela– a historian, writer, teacher, and activist– about our history of fitness culture and walks us through its interesting (and polarizing) spectrum. This episode starts out with something that comes up often in the show– how destructive the diet and fitness culture can be. Natalia even brings about an interesting point saying that we have “moralized” our food decisions. Ever heard of a “sinful” chocolate cake? Or when you eat kale you're “being good?” Even words like “detoxifying” and “eating clean” have raised the stakes and increased the pressure on something that is supposed to be nourishing and pleasant, making it destructive and damaging. So how did we get here? Well, as Natalia admits, any historian will tell you that it wasn't just one moment, it was a process. As the episode progresses, Molly and Natalia's discussion spans decades (over 100+ years)! There was a moment where, for men, it was considered deviant to focus on your body. For women, you were considered masculine– some even going as far to say that your uterus would fall out… yikes. In the 1920's this evolved into advice of restricting your diets to retain a womanly figure and keep the attention of your husband. In the 1950's we get a first glimpse on the TV screen of women exercising and in the 1960's, your thirties have become your new twenties, ladies. So where do we go from here? A purpose that Natalia found necessary to write her book, FIT NATION: The Gains and Pains of America's Exercise Obsession, was to find a productive way of talking about weight loss. So a solution to create this productive way to talk about weight loss, or “releasing weight” as Molly says, is loving exercise. Natalia captures this idea by saying exercise on your own terms. Tune in! Connect with Natalia Mehlman Petrzela Instagram: @nataliapetrzela Facebook: Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, PhD Twitter: @nataliapetrzela Website: https://nataliapetrzela.com/ Preorder FIT NATION here: Fit Nation: The Gains and Pains of America's Exercise Obsession Connect with Molly Want to spend MORE time together? Me too! Here are all the ways: Purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: https://molly-carmel.mykajabi.com/buws-course Join me at Coaching with Molly: https://mollycarmel.com/coaching-with-molly/ Come to the Divorcing Dieting workshop: https://mollycarmel.com/intensati/#schedule Join my mailing list for a free mini masterclass: https://mollycarmel.com/signup/ Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Molly's IG (I love a DM!): https://www.instagram.com/mollycarmel/ Molly's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG1GiXHci_XlL4xMXL6-Ajg?view_as=subscriber Molly's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mollycarmel.buws

Education is our subject this week. You've heard all about attacks on the teaching of racism and slavery, about the banning of books on the Holocaust and gender identity, about Florida's “don't say gay” bill. Public schools are ground zero in the battle over American civic life. But this is nothing new, historian Natalia Petrzela says. She locates the roots of such controversies in the cultural upheavals of the 1960s that continue to play out today, in a climate of discontent muddled by pandemic anxieties.

“Bathing suit season is coming.” “Get your body bikini-ready!” “sweat is fat crying,” “pain is weakness leaving your body,”   We've all heard someone in the industry say these things at one time or another.   They're part of a narrative that is still pushed hard- that fitness is about transforming your body, and the subtext of this kind of messaging that says:   Fat is shameful; Having a strict diet and exercise program is the optimum way to live; Joining a gym or a studio is about getting physical results; Fitness is easy and fun; And of course, if you lose weight, you'll feel better about yourself.   But we talk to many of you, and when we do, we hear you saying that we need to move away from this kind of messaging, and change the narrative to reflect how moving your body will help you tap into your inner power, and as a result you'll start to feel more confident and empowered- and that begins to show up in every area of your life.   So we started to ask ourselves… where did these two drastically different types of messaging come from? And how can we all help contribute to shift the meaning of fitness towards something more personally empowering than superficial?    In this episode, our guest helps us unpack and answer these questions by taking a fascinating look into our industry's past...   LINKS: PRE-ORDER: Fit Nation The Gains and Pains of America's Exercise Obsession Natalia's Instagram Book A Breakthrough Session

Doug interviews Annelle Sheline, author of a new Quincy Institute policy brief about the Yemen war, on the reasons behind Saudi Arabia's brutal war. Doug also interviews Natalia Petrzela, author of the column "How Moisturizing Became Macho," on how we went from Muscle Beach to gender neutral cosmetics products.Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global. Find the archive here: https://www.leftbusinessobserver.com/Radio.html See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Behind the News, 3/31/22 - guests: Annelle Sheline on Yemen, Natalia Petrzela on cishet male standards of self-care - Doug Henwood

With the new year, health, wellness, weight loss, and exercise programs will be in mass promotion. Just because someone looks good doesn't mean that what they're pitching is healthy or will even work. Watch out for unrealistic claims and results. Today's guest is Natalia Petrzela. Natalia is a historian of contemporary American politics and culture. She is also an author and podcast host. She is a frequent media guest expert, public speaker, contributor to international domestic news outlets, including New York Times, Washington Post, and CNN. She is an associate professor of history and holds a BA from Columbia as well as a Masters and PhD from Stanford.  Show Notes: [0:56] - Welcome to the show! Natalia explains what she does and how she has gotten into current trends in American wellness. [2:42] - The way health has been looked at has changed drastically over the years. [4:21] - American fitness culture is very focused on an all-or-nothing mentality. [5:40] - Because wellness and fitness is commercialized in the United States, consumers are targeted to buy. [7:02] - Natalia compares the current trend in intermittent fasting to the past trend of eating throughout the day. [8:15] - Before the 1960s, there was very little research around exercise. [11:01] - We equate appearance with health but not just anyone is an expert. [12:32] - There are many people who take performance enhancing drugs casually that may make them appear as the picture of health. [15:03] - Watch out for products being sold to you and extreme promises that are unrealistic. [18:01] - It is so easy to become completely obsessed with health. [19:39] - Many people say that their way is the only successful way to be healthy. [21:33] - Natalia discusses the difference in income and careers that impact views on health and fitness. [23:53] - Any type of extreme promises should be looked at with a great degree of skepticism. [24:57] - The whole weight loss industry is predicated on the reliance that you will gain it back. [27:41] - It is great that more people are exercising regularly, but now there's this pressure to sustain something that is stressful to maintain for many. [29:53] - Natalia discusses gym memberships. [31:04] - Be realistic about what you can start integrating into your day to day life. [32:51] - There is a current trend in specialized exercise and fitness. Unless you love it already, be wary of signing on to just one type of fitness. [36:14] - The pandemic has changed a lot of views on health and fitness and the availability of home exercise. [38:01] - Just because something works for someone else, doesn't mean it will be right for you. [39:53] - How much research can you really do when there are so many products and unqualified “experts” giving advice. [42:04] - Our healthcare system is not currently set up for optimal health. Thanks for joining us on Easy Prey. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave a nice review.  Links and Resources: Podcast Web Page Facebook Page whatismyipaddress.com Easy Prey on Instagram Easy Prey on Twitter Easy Prey on LinkedIn Easy Prey on YouTube Easy Prey on Pinterest Natalia Petrzela Web Page

Introducing Betrayal with Daryn Carp, a new true crime podcast from ID.   You know them as the Chippendales erotic male dancers, but behind the scantily clad men dancing in bowties, there was murder, jealousy and betrayal that nearly destroyed the now iconic empire.    Host Daryn Carp is joined by Natalia Petrzela, a journalist and expert on the Chippendales during the 80's and beyond. Natalia hosts "Welcome To Your Fantasy," a podcast about the Chippendales murders.   Listen to Betrayal with Daryn Carp wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Behind the News, 11/11/21 - guests: Lisa Graves on right-wing funding of school protest; Natalia Petrzela on the politics of school culture wars - Doug Henwood

You know them as the Chippendales erotic male dancers, but behind the scantily clad men dancing in bowties, there was murder, jealousy and betrayal that nearly destroyed the now iconic empire. Host Daryn Carp is joined by Natalia Petrzela, a journalist and expert on the Chippendales during the 80's and beyond. Natalia hosts "Welcome To Your Fantasy," a podcast about the Chippendales murders. Discovery+ has more hours of true crime content than any other streaming service. Go to discoveryplus.com/betrayal to start your free trial today. Terms apply. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our first Let's Build a Scene episode breaks down a scene from a podcast I've produced. This one is a doozy. It centers around Elie Honig, a former federal and state prosecutor who's prosecuted countless mafia cases. We dive into narrative structure, the importance of details, and toeing the line between too much and not enough sound design. *pets lap cat, quotes The Godfather all afternoon* Plus, Natalia Petrzela (host and producer of Welcome to Your Fantasy and co-host of Past Present) stops by to answer a Podcast Movement community question: What's the best way to prepare for an interview?

John and Daryn welcome guest Natalia Petrzela to talk about the new Spotify exclusive original true crime podcast "Welcome To Your Fantasy," a story about the crazy crimes of the Chippendale's male exotic dancers franchise. In the 1980s the “male exotic dancers” of Chippendales were everywhere, selling the promise of women's liberation for the price of a few dollars in a g-string. But behind the powerful mullets, oiled pecs, and non-stop parties lies a much darker story of greed, corruption and murder. Historian Natalia Petrzela exposes one of the great, sordid, unexamined stories in American culture. Ever dreamed of coming on our show and talking with us about murder? Now's your chance! Become a "Superfan" by becoming a Patreon subscriber to get monthly bonus episodes just like this one, exclusive access to John and Daryn, apply to be on our show, and tons of behind-the-scenes content not shared anywhere else! Patreon: http://patreon.com/ShakenAndDisturbed

Ever seen a 'Magic Mike' or 'Thunder Down Under,' or any other choreographed male dance (strip) show? If so, have you ever wondered how they got started or to go even deeper have you ever wondered if they played a part in the women's liberation movement? Probably not, and neither had we until we discovered the incredibly engaging and fascinating Dr. Natalia Petrzela, a NYC based Historian, Author, Teacher, Activist and podcast host.  Natalia co-produced and hosted the podcast "Welcome to Your Fantasy," which chronicles the history of the "Chippendales." If you don't know what that is, you're about to find out! But that isn't all we wanted to chat to Natalia about, we wanted to talk about how the beginning of an all-male strip show that was originally JUST for women, may we be so bold to say, could have had a hand (or other body parts ;) in shaping the women's liberation movement and how that has translated into where we are today. Natalia shares her POV, expertise and some fun tidbits on the "Chippendale's" guys. Grab a stiff drink and tune in! Listen to the 'Welcome to Your Fantasy' podcast exclusively on Spotify. Follow Dr. Natalia Petrzela @nataliaptrzela and @chippendalesrevealed  Follow us @herspective_podcast Thank you to our sponsor VitalityMD. Use promotional code HERSPECTIVE100 for $100 off the O-shot or Viveve treatments. Book a consultation at www.vitalitymd.com. Thank you to our sponsor House of Hayla for supporting HERspective. Use coupon code HERSPECTIVE20 for 20% off your first order of any Generation ll shoes from www.houseofhayla.com

This week, Danny hosts the fabulous historian Natalia Petrzela to talk all about her new podcast Welcome To Your Fantasy, which explores the fascinating story behind the ‘80s male exotic dance show Chippendales. Natalia walks us through the historical context that set the scene for the show, and how its emergence walked hand in hand with the feminist sexual liberation movement of the time. She also goes into the turbulent relationship between the founders, and how it escalated to its fatal conclusion. They end the episode with a game of “Chippendales Shazam!” during which the take turns trying to name a few songs from the original Chippendales show. Find the podcast on Spotify, and follow @nataliapetrzela and @chippendalesrevealed on Instagram!

Our next guest is the inspiring, insightful Emily Diers. She sat down with Daisy  to share her journey as a performer and fitness entrepreneur in our digital world. They cover the medicinal power of positivity, the transformative power of movement plus the incredible wisdom of our bodies. Emily Diers is a professional dancer and movement expert living in Brooklyn, NY. Emily created bodycraft as a way to bring people closer to their bodies, expression, and potential. She believes movement can be a joyful experience for everyone.  Wild Wild Show Notes: Emily Diers (@emilydeers), bodycraft (@letsbodycraft), bodycraft Virtual Classes (www.letsbodycraft.com/classes), Dr. Natalia Petrzela (@nataliapetrzela), “Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol” by Holly Whitaker, Rediscover Your Wholeness Course with Mark Groves (createthelove.com/courses/rediscover-your-wholeness/)

This week, Josh and Ryan discuss WandaVision, Apple's rumored VR/AR headset, and leaving Britney alone. Then we all have the distinct honor of hearing from Natalia Petrzela, historian and host of the new podcast Welcome to Your Fantasy, about the wild history of Chippendales. Grab your collar and cuffs, it's episode 226! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Documentary-maker Adam Curtis crafts densely-constructed, visually-fragmented work so packed full of ideas and images that you can’t take your eyes off the screen for a moment. He pulls together disparate images and soundtrack to create a mesmerising hypothesis. He discusses his newest work, Can’t Get You Out Of My Head, which debuts on BBC iPlayer this Thursday. Welcome to Your Fantasy and The Missing are two new true crime podcasts swelling the ranks in a genre which continues to feature highly in both Spotify and Apple podcast charts. Crime writer and true podcast fan Denise Mina, Natalia Petrzela, presenter and co-producer of Welcome To Your Fantasy, and true crime podcast maker Hannah Maguire, co-host of RedHanded, discuss the continuing appeal of this format. We’ve another in our continuing series, Moments of Joy, showing how art can brighten dark times. Today it’s the turn of writer Max Liu, who celebrates a moment in Annie Baker‘s drama The Flick, which defies theatrical conventions to great effect. It also reminds us of the unacknowledged value of small talk. Presenter: John Wilson Producer: Julian May

Ready to tackle another heavy hitter as part of our special four-part mini-series exploring current and controversial topics that are shaping culture at the moment? In this episode, we are exploring what is shaping our political identity at the moment. What led us to our current landscape of political polarization in both the United States and globally? Is it possible for people from different political parties and viewpoints to find common ground and work together? How can we make educated decisions when engaging in politics? How do we make sense of a growing number of people who feel “politically orphaned” without one political party to comfortably align with? Yep, we are going there because we need to! Our world needs more respectful, empathetic, and honest conversations about the growing political divide, and we have the perfect guest to explore this topic more closely! Natalia Petrzela is a historian of contemporary American politics and culture and is currently writing a book on American fitness culture, FIT NATION: How America Embraced Exercise As The Government Abandoned It (under contract with University of Chicago Press).  She is also the author of Classroom Wars: Language, Sex, and the Making of Modern Political Culture (Oxford 2015), co-host of Past Present Podcast, a frequent media guest expert, speaker at universities and conferences, and contributor to international and domestic news outlets from the BBC to the New York Times to the Atlantic. Natalia is Associate Professor of History at The New School and a co-producer and the host of WELCOME TO YOUR FANTASY, a forthcoming podcast from Pineapple Street Studios. She is a co-founder of wellness education program Healthclass 2.0 and a Premiere Leader of intenSati. She holds a B.A. from Columbia and a master's and Ph.D. from Stanford and is based in New York City. More about our guest Natalia Petrzela: For more info, visit www.nataliapetrzela.com Follow Natalia on instagram @nataliapetrzela Follow Natalia on Twitter @nataliapetrzela Listen to Natalia's current podcast Past Present on iTunes or Spotify here Listen to Natalia's soon-to-be released podcast Welcome to Your Fantasy on Spotify here Purchase your copy of Classroom Wars: Language, Sex, and the Making of Modern Political Culture here This podcast episode is sponsored by Women of Consequence: What if you had total clarity on who you are and what you're meant to do in the world? If you're ready to step into your unique life purpose, Chanel Dokun, Founder of the Women of Consequence community, is here to help you unlock your potential. Women of Consequence is an online membership community where ambitious women gather to explore their life purpose. Guided by certified life planner and relationship expert Chanel Dokun, you will identify your talents, cultivate your passions, and create an action plan to move into your version of the good life. Each month, your membership in the community gives you live access to transformational virtual workshops, an online program to walk you through writing your life purpose statement, and connection to an authentic community of like-hearted women. Whether you want to launch a purpose-driven business, start a new relationship or just live with more intention, Women of Consequence is for you. Chanel has helped hundreds of women find their purpose. What untapped potential will you discover in the community? Join today. To learn more, visit womenofconsequence.co now.

Let's kick off 2021 with the OFFICIAL historian of the All About Fitness podcast, Dr. Natalia Petrzela who is an Associate Professor of History at the New School in New York City and a co-host of the Past Present podcast. Dr. Petrzela studies contemporary American history with an emphasis on how fitness impacts society. On this episode we talk about how the fitness industry is adapting to the current pandemic and discuss the ways that we'll be sweating in 2021 and beyond.  Dr. Petrzela does an amazing job of contextualizing the current environment and what that means for those of us who make exercise a priority in our lives. This is an enlightening discussion that will have you thinking about ways that you could be doing fitness differently in the coming year.    For great insights into fitness history, follow @NataliaPetrzela on Twitter FOLLOW THIS LINK to listen to the Past-Present podcast with Dr. Petrzela    Catch the video version of this podcast on the All About Fitness Podcast channel on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkSEaOx8uEBksDjvcVjnizg     BRAND NEW: Follow the @AllAboutFitnessPodcast feed on Instagram!     Join Pete for 30 min. HIIT Workouts from the comfort of your own home! Wednesdays and Fridays at 12pm pacific / 3pm eastern, only $10 FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR DETAILS  (NO burpees)  www.petemccallfitness.com - sign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter and workout from Smarter Workouts AND be eligible to be invited to FREE HIIT at Home workouts!    All About Fitness does not take advertiser dollars, nor will it hide valuable content behind a pay wall; purchasing content will support the podcast and help you learn how exercise can enhance your quality of life. Your purchase will make you eligible to receive exclusive content AT NO ADDITIONAL COST! Become a Fan of All About Fitness by purchasing one of the e-books: Exercise for the Fountain of Youth - $7 Functional Core Training - $7 Dynamic Anatomy - $7   Become a Supporter of All About Fitness by purchasing one of the workout programs: 8 week Dumbbell Strength Training - $12 8 week Kettlebell Conditioning - $12 8 week Functional Core Strength Training  - $12   Become a SuperFan of All About Fitness by purchasing one of the bundles: Functional Core Training and Dynamic Anatomy - $12 Dynamic Anatomy and Core Training Workout Bundle - $19 Dynamic Anatomy recorded webinar and e-book - $19   If you are a fitness professional, you can earn CECs with one of the following courses, approved for continuing education credits by the American Council on Exercise: Dynamic Anatomy: Learn how the muscles and fascia function as an integrated system and how to use that information to design the workout programs that deliver results for your clients. 0.2 CECs - $29   Glute Reboot: Learn how the most visible muscles in your body work as well as a variety of exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 CECs - $29 Total Body Core Training: Learn the science of exercise program design and how to apply it to build a stronger core from the inside out. 0.4 CECs - $67 Want to learn how to design your own programs to slow down the effects of the aging process? Invest in a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple       

“I am definitely not the first person to write about the history of fitness but I will say I think I am one of the first people who is connecting fitness culture in America to bigger political and cultural questions and doing so in a kind of popular way...I draw on the work of amazing scholars who have been working on fitness and physical culture but their work has been more within the academy. That’s a real privilege to be doing real research and to help amplify the work of people who have come before. As to why people haven’t thought about this as a meaningful and historical topic, it’s interesting. A lot of times, there’s this irony that our nation is obsessed with fitness. It’s being pushed on us all the time. ‘Work out!’ ‘Buy this machine!’ ‘Join this gym!’ At the same time, we’re one of the least fit nations out there. The question that animates my research is: How did we become a country obsessed with exercise? That is a really new thing. But also, why are we not more fit? Why is access to fitness not a democratically assured right, if most people in America would tell you ‘Yeah, exercise is a good thing.’” On More Than Running, I try to talk to women from all aspects of the sport of running and beyond in order to expand my own personal knowledge and learn from thought leaders in their respective fields. This week’s guest is no exception to that; Natalia Petrzela is a self-described “scholar, writer, teacher, and activist” and I will add mother, podcaster, fitness instructor, and runner to that impressive list. After discovering Natalia on Twitter, I was drawn in by an interesting Jezebel article she wrote about the history of “working out from home.” Natalia is currently writing a book titled Fit Nation: How America Embraced Exercise as the Government Abandoned It, which tackles questions about fitness culture in America, access to fitness, and our fitness identity as a nation. Most recently, Natalia was featured on NPR’s Code Switch discussing the whiteness of Running and its historical origins dating back to Bill Bowerman’s 1977 book title Jogging which sparked the jogging boom for white America. In this episode of the podcast, we bounce around and discuss Natalia’s own fitness identity, her goals as a historian, and her hopes for the future of fitness. Enjoy! Follow Natalia on Instagram here. Follow Dana: Twitter | Instagram

Picking up on some of the themes from our last episode (with the brilliant Hilary Green), Frank and David discuss how the monument debate has extended beyond Columbus and the Confederacy, including: Theodore Roosevelt at the American Museum of Natural History in NYC The Emancipation Memorial The Shaw Memorial Jackson in Lafayette Park Grant, Key, and Serra in San Francisco Hans Christian Heg in Madison Last Drops Frank: Season 4 of Slow Burn about David Duke David: upcoming podcasts, Seizing Freedom with Kidada Williams and Welcome to Your Fantasy with Natalia Petrzela  

Dr. Natalia Petrzela and Dax-Devlon Ross join the conversation on racism in white wellness culture.

How At-Home Workouts Are Changing Fitness Culture For The Long Term I’m sitting in a cross-legged position on my yoga mat, my spine tucked into neutral. But instead of directing my gaze to the mat in front of mine, I’m looking at two Goya black bean cans — my weights — and my laptop, live-streaming a workout class from my closed neighborhood pilates studio. The scene is a newly familiar one. After 10 weeks in quarantine, you’d be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t done dance cardio over Instagram Live. YouTube data shows that average daily views for videos with “home workout” in the title increased over 340% since March 13, and Google searches for at-home exercise spiked around the beginning of quarantine. Digital classes can make exercising easier — according to a survey conducted by Pollfish on behalf of the Bustle Trends Group, 33% of Gen Z and Millennials are working out more since they’ve been stuck at home. But just as demand for virtual fitness has never been higher, instructors and experts say coronavirus is accelerating changes in workout culture — an increase in cheap, virtual options and a desire for convenience — that were set in motion way before the pandemic. “A lot of smaller studios are entirely dependent on foot traffic in order to pay the rent,” Natalia Petrzela, Ph.D., a professor of history at The New School and author of the forthcoming Fit Nation: How Americans Embraced Exercise As the Government Abandoned It, tells Bustle. After a few months of zero income from in-person classes, she says, smaller, independent studios just can’t make it. As Sadie Kurzban, founder of 305 Fitness, which has been offering free dance cardio classes on YouTube, previously told Bustle, her business is 2% of what it had been pre-pandemic. “The studios that can are pivoting to digital in a way that will cushion the blow for some of them,” Petrzela says. “But it's hard because there's so much free digital content right now.” Even if boutique workouts reopened tomorrow, people might not immediately feel safe returning to their favorite circuit training class. (Though in some states businesses like gyms are starting to reopen to jump-start the economy, public health experts warn they're not exactly safe yet.) While 65% of 24- to 39-year-olds said workout classes are the activity they’re most excited to return to once social distancing restrictions are lifted, according to a survey of 2,000 people conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Bustle, they’re also what 49% of respondents are most hesitant about. Kirsten, 22, was grateful that her gym paused membership fees, after she felt like the chain wasn't taking proper precautions when the outbreak hit. “I’m going to be very concerned about what I’m touching,” says Steph, 33, of going back to her workout routine. While closures and enhanced hygiene precautions will impact the physical ways people exercise, the way we think about fitness will change, too. For some, it'll be all about convenience. Anna, 26, wants to return to in-person 305 classes after keeping up with instructors digitally, but if the streamed workouts continue, that might change things. “It might be harder to motivate myself to go out when I'm feeling lazy and know I can get 60% of the full experience from my home,” she tells Bustle. Mady, 32, was never really a “home workout person,” but now sees it becoming part of her schedule after quarantine. “It’s easy and quick, if you don’t have a lot of time,” she tells Bustle. A digital experience is also a welcoming one. “Online fitness is a great way to be more inclusive and reach people across the board, as opposed to just the people in these big cities,” Bethany C. Meyers, founder of the be.come project, a digital, membership-based workout community, tells Bustle. For people who are new to working out, or wouldn’t otherwise feel comfortable going to a gym, getting into exercise at home during the pandemic can help determine what makes them feel best, they add. No one I spoke to cited price as a huge concern, but there’s no question that digital options are cheap. Just 9% of respondents to a March survey of 500 BDG Hive members said they’re paying for streaming workouts. Anna discontinued her $219/month 305 membership and instead does the free classes, while tipping instructors. Mady doesn’t mind spending money on working out, but she’s getting used to paying less. With nearly 15% of Americans unemployed, and many more taking pay reductions or furloughs, it might be hard to justify buying the 10-pack of Pilates reformer classes for $350 when you can do a YouTube video. “When we make [workouts] available for free, people don’t see it as valuable,” Helen Phelan, a freelance fitness instructor, tells Bustle. “You could argue that these instructors who are going live for free every day are getting the feeling of giving to their community, but at what cost?” The industry-wide pivot to digital has been coming for a while, Petrzela and Phelan note, and current conditions will only exacerbate that trend. Peloton offered new users a 90-day free trial on its app in March; now, a surge in bike sales has driven up its stock prices, Marketwatch reported. Brynn Jinnett Putnam, CEO of MIRROR, told CNN Business that sales of the company’s $1,495 device have more than doubled since March. High-end products like these necessarily have a limited consumer base. “People are going to have very real financial constraints,” Petrzela says. But she adds that “spending on fitness has evolved in our collective minds from a luxury [to] an expense.” Basically, people will justify spending what they can, whether that’s paying for Peloton’s app instead of buying a bike outright ($12.99/month); signing up for another platform like Aaptiv ($14.99/month); or doing donation-based or sliding scale classes with indie instructors. We won’t know what the full effects of COVID-19 on the workout economy will be for years. But more than getting your heart rate up, more than the mental health benefits, many people work out to be part of a community. And that’s not always possible when you’re doing bicep curls with a can of beans. “I miss the true aura of 305,” Anna says. “I think if there was one day when all of a sudden we knew everything was safe and the world returned to normal, many people would rush back out. That first in-person class would be an incredible release of pent up energy. But I don't know if that is realistic.” Kristen misses having an instructor adjust her posture, as well as the accountability that a group fitness setting provides. “I miss being able to feed off other people's energy, too.” “You can Google how to do a squat,” Phelan says. “People go to classes or instructors repeatedly because they identify with them. And it is an experience.”

On this special episode of All About Fitness, I am a guest speaker for Dr. Natalia Petrzela's college class, Fit Nation. Dr. Petrzela is an Associate Professor of History at the New School in New York City this is the first semester Natalia is teaching Fit Nation which provides a contemporary history of how the fitness industry influences modern day life. The other guest being interviewed for Fit Nation is Shauna Harrison, PhD who, along with writing for Self Magazine as the Sweaty Professor, specializes in how physical activity promotes public health. In addition to her academic work, Shauna is also a fitness instructor, a Master Trainer for TRX (she teaches other instructors how to exercise on it) and was one of the first big fitness influencers on social media.  This is a fun discussion led by a brilliant professor that will help you to understand how the modern fitness industry has evolved into what it is today and what you might be able to expect as we get ready to head back to the gym as the shelter-in-place orders are lifted.  To learn more about her Fit Nation class, follow Dr. Petrzela on Twitter: @nataliapetrzela  To learn killer yoga flows that you can do at home (or anywhere else) follow Shauna Harrison on the 'Gram: @Shauna_Harrison   To learn the most effective way to exercise for how your muscles are actually designed to function then FOLLOW THIS LINK to the recorded webinar on Dynamic Anatomy, it includes a copy of the Dynamic Anatomy e-book that will help you understand how your muscles function during exercise.    Do you need new ideas for your workouts? Do you want an exercise program that can deliver results without putting you in pain? Each one of the All About Fitness 8-week exercise programs is designed for how your muscles actually function, helping you to gain strength, improve definition and burn calories while slowing down the effects of time on your body 8 week Dumbbell Strength Training - only $19   8 week Kettlebell Conditioning - only $19   8 week Functional Core Training - only $19   Dynamic Anatomy e-book - understand how your body functions during exercise for $14   To learn how to design exercise programs using only 1 piece of equipment, pick up a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple  Free information and workouts on the All About Fitness podcast YouTube channel  - including this recorded webinar on how high intensity exercise can slow down the aging process:  https://youtu.be/F6rd-1SCjtc   Go to www.petemccallfitness.com and sign up for the mailing list to receive a FREE CHAPTER and workout from my book Smarter Workouts   @PeteMcCall_fitness on Instagram to learn great exercise tips and workout ideas

Today we celebrate the FIVE YEAR anniversary of the podcast. Whoa. To celebrate, I reached out to every single person who you’ve ever heard on the podcast — every expert, every voice actor, and even a few patrons — and asked them one question: what would you say to someone living 50 years from now? Here’s what they said. Guests: Alice Wong, Amy Slaton, Angeli Fitch, Arielle Duhaime-Ross, Ashley Shew, Avery Trufelman, Calvin Gimpelevich, Carl Evers, Chris Dancy, Damien Patrick Williams, David Agranoff. Ernesto D. Morales, Gina Tam, Janelle Shane, Janet Stemwedel, Jared Dyer, Jon Christensen, Kathy Randall Bryant, Katie Gordon, Kelly & Zach Weinersmith, Lina Ayenew, Matt Lubchanksy, Meredith Talusan, Michelle Hanlon, Morgan Gorris, Naomi Baron, Natalia Petrzela, Sandeep Ravindran, Queer Futures Collective, Sav Schlauderaff, Shoshana Schlauderaff , Zia Puig, Zoe Schlanger → → → Full answers from every person here ← ← ←  Flash Forward is produced by me, Rose Eveleth. The intro music is by Asura and the outtro music is by Hussalonia. Additional music this episode from Chad Crouch, Ketsa, Xylo-Ziko, and Loyalty Freak. The episode art is by Matt Lubchansky. Get in touch:  Twitter // Facebook // Reddit // info@flashforwardpod.com Support the show: Patreon // Donorbox Subscribe: iTunes // Soundcloud // Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Historian, professor, and podcast host Natalia Petrzela takes us through her upcoming book Fit Nation. We discuss the contemporary perceptions and landscape of the fitness culture in the United States along with how perceptions and meanings associated with fitness have changed over time. Link to the Runners World article: Link to her podcast: Photo by RUN […]

No one starts a career in fitness for the money. It is possible to earn a decent living but it’s a hustle and grind. Most fitness professionals get into the business because they genuinely care about helping others, but earning a decent living can be a challenge.  Approximately 20% of Americans have memberships to health clubs or visit fitness studios on a regular basis; many of these individuals are in the higher income brackets of society while the fitness professionals, the term for group fitness instructors and personal trainers, who serve them often struggle to earn a living.  On this episode of the All About Fitness podcast, Dr. Natalia Petrzela joins me to discuss the economics of being a fitness professional; specifically how challenging it can be to work as a relatively low-wage worker serving a high net worth demographic. Our conversation is based on this fascinating piece that Dr. Petrzela wrote about the Labor Economics of Being a Fitness Professional. Dr. Petrzela is an Associate Professor of History at the New School in New York City who studies, among other topics, how the fitness industry impacts our modern society. Dr. Petrzela is also a co-host of the Past-Present podcast which discusses how the lessons from historical events can apply to modern culture (it's fascinating for history geeks like myself). You can visit the cyber version of Dr. Petrzela HERE. Stay current with Dr. Petrzela's work by following her on Twitter: @nataliazapetrzela    To learn how to use exercise to slow down the aging process and enhance YOUR quality of life, pick up a copy of: Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple    To learn workouts and exercises that can help you make gains while staying injury free, follow the All About Fitness podcast channel on YouTube or Follow Pete on Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness  To continue learning All About Fitness, check my blog:  www.petemccallfitness.com    Visit the sponsor of All About Fitness: Terra Core Fitness - a dynamic fitness platform that was voted one of the top 25 pieces of 'must have' home equipment by Men's Health; use code AAF to save 15%  To see the Terra Core in action, follow @terracorefitness on Instagram 

On Wednesday, August 7 news broke that Stephen Ross, a real estate developer who happens to be a majority owner of Equinox health clubs and Soul Cycle indoor cycling studios, was hosting a fundraiser for Donald Trump at $250,000 per plate (see CNN story HERE). Equinox and Soul Cycle are two brands built on inclusivity and diversity with a large percentage of membership coming from the LGTBQ+ community; when the membership found out that their money was going to a major fundraiser for Trump, #boycottequinox and #boycottsoulcycle became trending hashtags on Twitter. Stephen Ross has the right to spend his money however he wants which includes making contributions to any politician he chooses; however, his customers also have the right to spend their money where they choose. On this episode of All About Fitness I'm joined by Zack Ford, a writer who covers the Trump administration for ThinkProgress as well as publishing his own newsletter on LGTBQ+ issues - Fording the River Styx - which covered the story HERE. Zack shares his insights on why so many members of the community feel betrayed. In addition, Dr. Natalia Petrzela, an Associate Professor of American History at the New School in NYC and co-host of the Past-Present podcast, makes a return to provide her unique insights into the consumer reaction, the boycott and whether it really will make an impact on the company. This is a fascinating discussion about the reaction to the owner of a fitness brand supporting a politician who has actively marginalized many consumers of his brand. Follow this link to listen to the All About Fitness episode where Dr. Petrzela discusses the LGTBQ+ influence on the fitness industry (#fascinating) Follow Pete McCall on Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Do you want to learn how to use exercise to enhance your quality of life or slow down the aging process (it can)? Then buy Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple - my book that explains the how's and why's behind the exercises that can enhance your quality of life. Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: TerraCore Fitness - Voted 1 of the top at-home fitness products by Men's Health! Use code AAF to save 25% on the purchase of a Terra CoreTo see all of the creative ways that the Terra Core can be used to get you in the best shape of your life, visit: @terracorefitness on Instagram Sandbells and Softbells by Hyperwear - 1 of the most versatile and effective products, featured in my book Smarter Workouts - Sandbells and Softbells can deliver an extensive variety of fitness results! Use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyperwear product. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Natalia Petrzela tells us about Mary Steichen Calderon, called witch, mistress of the Devil, prostitute of hell, and more for her pioneering work on sex education. Natalia Petrzela is a scholar, writer, teacher, and activist. As Associate Professor of History at The New School, she studies the politics and culture of the modern USA. Her first book, Classroom Wars: Language, Sex, and the Making of Modern Political Culture (Oxford, 2015), explores the roots of the culture wars in American public schools.

As fitness professionals, we have a lot more power than we think. Many of us have devoted followings of people that spend more time, money and energy with us than their doctors or therapists, spouses, or children. We have a real ability to help people re-think the way they think about themselves and who they […] The post FCM 080: Body Positivity in the Fitness Industry and Our Role as Messengers with Natalia Petrzela appeared first on Fitness Career Mastery.

The fitness culture is still relatively young; health clubs have only been a part of mainstream society for the past forty-or-so years. Before the modern health clubs we're used to today, the early days of fitness were heavily influenced by the Gay (now LGBTQ) community. In response to a recent flap about Pride month and Crossfit, Dr. Natalia Petrzela, a Professor of History and a host of the Past Present podcast, wrote this column about the evolution of fitness culture and the role that LGBTQ individuals played in that process. Get your history geek hats on, this is an awesome conversation and an in-depth look at the origins of the modern fitness culture.   Visit the internet version of Dr. Petrzela HERE Read Dr. Petrzela's article for Slate about how LGBTQ culture influenced the modern fitness industry HERE A few year's ago Men's Journal published a great article on the underground history of Southern CA bodybuilding culture - READ IT HERE T listen to Natalia on the PastPresent Podcast - CLICK THIS LINK  Follow Natalia on Twitter: @NataliaPetrzela  Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness:Hyperwear - the Makers of Sandbells, Softbells and the ‘World’s Best’ Weight Vest- use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyerwear fitness product Want to see Sandbells in action? Follow THIS LINK(note, filmed long before Hyperwear became a sponsor)    Terra Core - Better results from better products!Use code AAF to save 20% on the purchase of a Terra Core FOLLOW THIS LINK to see the Terra Core in action   www.petemccallfitness.com pete@petemccallfitness.com Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness   

Natalia Petrzela is a scholar, writer, teacher, and activist. An Associate Professor of History at The New School, her first book, Classroom Wars: Language, Sex, and the Making of Modern Political Culture (Oxford, 2015), explores the roots of the culture wars in American public schools, specifically amid heated battles over sexuality and bilingual education. Natalia’s latest research traces the rise of “wellness culture” since the 1950s, asking how... Read More

The past six Presidents of the United States, Barak Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Cinton, George HW Bush, Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter, have had one thing in common: each enjoyed exercise. The past number of White House residents were each shown participating in favorite fitness-based pastimes from jogging to basketball to weightlifting to mountain biking and from selecting Arnold Schwarzenegger for the President's Fitness Council (HW Bush) to hosting yoga on the White House lawn (Obama) each played an active role in setting a positive example for health and fitness.  Both in and out of office President George W. Bush has set a positive example for an active lifestyle. On this episode of All About Fitness, Assistant Professor of American History and Co-host of the Past-Present podcast, Natalia Petrzela, and I discuss the role that Presidents have played in establishing promoting a healthy and fit lifestyle. This is based on the excellent article that Dr. Petrzela wrote for the Washington Post on President Trump and his well-known diet which is does more to expand the waist line than shrink it and is far from a positive example of healthy.   President Reagan with Arnold Something-or-other The discussion specifically focuses on the role that the occupant of the Oval Office has played in helping set a positive focus on health and fitness. From Teddy Roosevelt boxing with his Secret Service protection to John F. Kennedy calling Americans 'soft,' over the years most Presidents have understood that they have an important role in promoting good health in our nation. If you are both a history and fitness buff you will really enjoy this discussion of Presidential fitness habits on All About Fitness. President Carter and his wife walked the 1 mile (or so) from Capitol Hill to the White House during their inauguration in 1977   Follow Dr. Petrzela on social media: Twitter: @NataliaPetrzela Listen to her Past-Present podcast.   Questions/Comments/Book a guest: Pete@petemccallfitness.com Twitter: @PeteMc_Fitness Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness   Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: ActivMotion Bar Terra Core by Vicore Fitness

This week at In The Past Lane, in honor (if that's the right word) of Tax Day, we take a close look at the history of the fraught relationship between Americans and their taxes. This episode features three segments: 1) an interview with historian William Hogeland about his terrific book on one of the biggest tax revolts in US history, the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794. 2) the story of a one-man, one-day tax revolt by Henry David Thoreau that -- eventually -- exerted a tremendous influence on social justice struggles around the world, including women's suffrage and civil rights for African Americans in the US. 3) a fun grab bag of things related to the history of taxes in US history, including - wait for it - a reason to be thankful for taxes ... seriously ... Episode 009 notes and credits Further reading about the history of taxes and tax revolts Charles Adams, Those Dirty Rotten Taxes: The Tax Revolts That Built America (1998). William Hogeland, The Whiskey Rebellion: George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and the Frontier Rebels Who Challenged America’s Newfound Sovereignty (2010) Thomas P. Slaughter, The Whiskey Rebellion: Frontier Epilogue to the American Revolution (1986) Henry David Thoreau, Walden, Civil Disobedience, and Other Writings, William Rossi, Ed. (2008) Some History Podcasts to Check Out Ben Frankin’s World with Liz Covart http://www.benfranklinsworld.com/ Past Present with Nicole Hemmer, Natalia Petrzela, and Neil Young http://www.pastpresentpodcast.com/ Slate’s History of Slavery with Rebecca Onion http://www.slate.com/articles/slate_plus/history_of_slavery.html The Way of Improvement Leads Home with John Fea http://www.philipvickersfithian.com/ BackStory with the American History Guys http://backstoryradio.org/ Music for This Episode: Jay Graham, ITPL Intro (courtesy, JayGMusic.com) Kevin McCleod, “Impact Moderato” (Free Music Archive) The Womb, “I Hope That It Hurts” (Free Music Archive) Lee Rosevere, “Going Home” (Free Music Archive) Andy Cohen, “Trophy Endorphins” (Free Music Archive) The Bell, “I Am History” (Free Music Archive) The Bell, “On The Street” (Free Music Archive) Jason Shaw, “Acoustic Meditation” (Free Music Archive)