Toxic Fitness Culture
Elisabeth and Amanda discuss the toxic fitness culture that promotes the belief that only intense workouts are effective, leading to behaviors like lifting lightweights and not taking proper rest. They explore the fear of getting bulky and the pressure to maintain a certain aesthetic of health. Amanda emphasizes the importance of starting where you are and meeting yourself at your own fitness level.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)
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