Fitness inspiration, known as fitspo, is supposed to get women exercising, but is it helpful or hurtful for women's body images? Caroline and Cristen assess the health of fitspo and its links to eating disorders and compulsive exercise.
Jan 2025
#548: Disordered Eating and Body Image in the Fitness Industry – Michelle Carroll
<p>Fitness pursuits can bring various benefits. However, within the modern fitness industry there is a complex interplay of body image ideals, societal pressures, and disordered eating behaviors.</p> <p>Research continues to illuminate how certain practices and messaging within t ... Show More
48m 7s
Sep 2025
Episode #365: Cycle Syncing, Fasted Cardio, The Pink Tax and More ft. Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple
In this conversation, Dr. Feigenbaum and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss the pervasive issues in the fitness industry, particularly focusing on Dr. Stacy Sims' commentary surrounding cycle-syncing, fasted cardio for women, as well as 'pink tax' that targets women with ineffecti ... Show More
1h 7m
Aug 2021
The Problem with Waist Trainers, Flat Tummy Teas, and the Pressure to “Snap Back”
Do you think body acceptance has reached the black community? Today we’re talking with Tamara Melton, Registered Dietitian and co-founder of Diversify Dietetics on the topic of Black Beauty Standards, and how society influences how the self-worth of Black women. We talk about eve ... Show More
45m 18s
Mar 2020
Working Out, Losing Weight & Health vs. Looks - SimplyPodLogical #4
On this episode of SimplyPodLogical, Cristine and Ben talk about their workout routines, losing weight, weight lifting, being a woman in the gym, body shaming, body positivity, and health vs. looks
1h 34m