The Cult of CrossFit, Christianity and the American Exercise Phenomenon
Christianity and the American Exercise Phenomenon
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In "The Cult of CrossFit," Katie Rose Hejtmanek delves into the cultural phenomenon of CrossFit, exploring its surprising connections to American Christianity.
Hejtmanek's anthropological research reveals how CrossFit's intense workouts and community resonate with themes of salvation, sacrifice, and the American frontier spirit.
The book examines the ways in which CrossFit's values and practices are intertwined with broader cultural and religious ideologies in the United States.
Hejtmanek's analysis challenges conventional understandings of secular fitness culture, highlighting the often-unacknowledged influence of religious narratives on seemingly secular spaces.
The book offers a unique perspective on the intersection of religion, culture, and physical fitness in contemporary America.
Hejtmanek's anthropological research reveals how CrossFit's intense workouts and community resonate with themes of salvation, sacrifice, and the American frontier spirit.
The book examines the ways in which CrossFit's values and practices are intertwined with broader cultural and religious ideologies in the United States.
Hejtmanek's analysis challenges conventional understandings of secular fitness culture, highlighting the often-unacknowledged influence of religious narratives on seemingly secular spaces.
The book offers a unique perspective on the intersection of religion, culture, and physical fitness in contemporary America.
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Miranda Melcher as the subject of the podcast episode, discussing her research on CrossFit and its cultural and religious influences.
Miranda Melcher as the subject of the podcast episode, discussing her research on CrossFit and its cultural and religious influences.
Katie Rose Hejtmanek, "The Cult of CrossFit: Christianity and the American Exercise Phenomenon" (NYU Press, 2025)
Mentioned by Miranda Melcher as the subject of the podcast episode, discussing her research on CrossFit and its cultural significance.
Miranda Melcher as the subject of the podcast episode, discussing her research on CrossFit and its cultural significance.
Katie Rose Hejtmanek, "The Cult of CrossFit: Christianity and the American Exercise Phenomenon" (NYU Press, 2025)
Mentioned by Miranda Melcher as the subject of the podcast episode, discussing her research on CrossFit and its cultural significance.
Miranda Melcher as the subject of the podcast episode, discussing her research on CrossFit and its cultural significance.
Katie Rose Hejtmanek, "The Cult of CrossFit: Christianity and the American Exercise Phenomenon" (NYU Press, 2025)
