Mark Adams

Mark Adams, author of "Mr. America," delves into the eccentric life of Bernarr Macfadden, America's first fitness influencer. They discuss Macfadden's founding of the magazine 'Physical Culture' and his radical health philosophies, including fasting and extreme diets. Adams reveals how Macfadden trained fascist cadets, faced obscenity charges, and even ran for U.S. senator on a fitness platform. The conversation highlights Macfadden's innovative yet controversial legacy in shaping modern health media and personal branding.