ICYMI Is Weight Lifting a Diet Culture Escape Hatch?
Feb 11, 2023
In this podcast, they discuss weight lifting as a potential escape from diet culture and societal pressure. They explore the connection between weight lifting and Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBLs) in the online fitness industry. The hosts also talk about the benefits of strength training and its impact on body image. They raise concerns about the proliferation of weightlifting content and the competitive mindset associated with it. Additionally, they explore how social media algorithms prioritize skinniness over other body types in the fitness space.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
Weight Lifting's Connection to the Internet Fitness Industry and BBLs
05:32 • 2min
Weightlifting: An Escape from Diet Culture
07:04 • 16min
The Benefits of Strength Training and its Impact on Body Image
22:56 • 3min
Navigating the Weightlifting Content Landscape
25:27 • 10min
Exploring the Shift from Curves to Skinniness in the Fitness Space
35:35 • 5min