Chapter
Expensive Fitness in History
45:24 - 50:52 (05:27)
Bernard witnessed a time when only wealthier people had access to certain types of exercise, resulting in a visible physical difference between them and the general population.
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The speaker discusses observations made by an Englishman on the physical fitness of American youth in the 19th century and how it compares to British youth, touching on ideas of eugenics.
45:24 - 47:10 (01:45)
Physical fitness
Summary
The speaker discusses observations made by an Englishman on the physical fitness of American youth in the 19th century and how it compares to British youth, touching on ideas of eugenics.
ChapterExpensive Fitness in History
EpisodePart One: How the First Fitness Influencer Doomed Us All
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A young man with health problems finds inspiration to join a gym while walking around and seeing muscular people.
47:10 - 48:40 (01:30)
Gym, Health
Summary
A young man with health problems finds inspiration to join a gym while walking around and seeing muscular people. At 15 years old, he discovers the gym and is motivated by even the least fit individuals he sees there.
ChapterExpensive Fitness in History
EpisodePart One: How the First Fitness Influencer Doomed Us All
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The podcast discusses the early days of exercise and bodybuilding, highlighting the contrast between those who had the resources to pursue fitness and those who did not.
48:40 - 50:52 (02:12)
fitness
Summary
The podcast discusses the early days of exercise and bodybuilding, highlighting the contrast between those who had the resources to pursue fitness and those who did not.