Explain It to Me The golden age of exercise
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Aug 24, 2025 Hady Mawajdeh, a producer with a flair for storytelling, dives into the booming fitness culture in America. From the rise of community-focused gyms to personal transformations, he illustrates how motivations for exercise have evolved. Discussions touch on the historical shifts in women’s roles in fitness, the impact of influential figures like Jane Fonda, and the mental health benefits of physical activity. Mawajdeh also emphasizes innovative wellness practices, such as breathwork, highlighting their significance in modern holistic health.
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Why Studios Dominate Memberships
- Fitness studios lead memberships because they offer community, varied classes, and targeted results like strength and mental health.
- Budget gyms grow fastest due to low cost of entry, while boutique studios attract many through experience and outcomes.
Rapid Transformation From Studio Classes
- Genesis attended about 50 Solid Core classes in a few months and completely transformed her fitness and confidence.
- She lost weight, fixed muscular issues, and made class attendance part of her routine.
Exercise Goals Have Shifted
- Today's exercisers prioritize strength, functionality, community, and mental health over just calorie burn.
- Trainers design grueling, camaraderie-driven classes that deliver those outcomes and retain members.
