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Fit Nation The Gains and Pains of America's Exercise Obsession

Natalia Mehlman Petrzela

How is it that Americans are more obsessed with exercise than ever, and yet also unhealthier? If a shared American creed still exists, it’s a belief that exercise is integral to a life well lived. A century ago, working out was the activity of a strange subculture, but today, it’s almost impossible...

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The Ezra Klein Show

Ezra recommended the book as a timely look at America's exercise obsession, especially as listeners consider newyear fitness goals.

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One that I would recommend is actually really welltimed for the fact that we're at the beginning of a new year. People are thinking about hitting the gym again. It's a book called Fit Nation, the Gain...

— Episode: Best Of: The War Within the Republican P...

Episode: Best Of: The War Within the Republican Party

Ezra recommended the book as a timely look at America's exercise obsession, especially as listeners consider newyear fitness goals.

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One that I would recommend is actually really welltimed for the fact that we're at the beginning of a new year. People are thinking about hitting the gym again. It's a book called Fit Nation, the Gains and Pains of America's Exercise Obsession by Natalia Petrozzella.

Episode: How Right-Wing Media Ate the Republican Party

The title was recommended as a timely look at America's exercise obsession and its social implications.

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It's a book called Fit Nation, the Gains and Pains of America's Exercise Obsession by Natalia Petrozzella.

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