Toxic Fitness Culture
Amanda and Elisabeth discuss the concept of toxic fitness culture, highlighting the emphasis on appearance over true health. They explore examples such as run streaks and the pressure to constantly improve, emphasizing the importance of understanding the motivations behind exercise behaviors.In this clip
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The Running Explained Podcast
s3/e31 Toxic Fitness Culture in Endurance Running with Coach Amanda Katz (@amanda_katzz)
Related Questions
Why does being fit not always mean being healthy?
I have a question about the episode 313. Pacing, Structure, and Philosophy of Running Workouts with Elisabeth Scott and the clip Understanding Runner's Training. There is a fine line between training optimally and overtraining, and the goalposts are always moving as our bodies change and find themselves in different states day-to-day. Why is it important to understand overtraining, and what are the consequences of stepping over that line?