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Fascist Physical Culture and the Obsession with the Perfect Body
55:57 - 1:03:22 (07:25)
This episode explores the intersection of fascist theory and physical culture through the lens of the life of Charles Atlas, a body builder and promoter of a "dynamic tension" exercise regimen. Atlas became a fixture in the fascist regimes of both Italy and Germany, promoting the idea that physical fitness could breed stronger, healthier people.
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The obsession with perfect bodies and physical fitness can lead to dangerous ideologies, as seen in fascist theories that emphasized physical training as a way to prepare young people for war.
55:57 - 58:16 (02:19)
Summary
The obsession with perfect bodies and physical fitness can lead to dangerous ideologies, as seen in fascist theories that emphasized physical training as a way to prepare young people for war. This history raises concerns about the negative impacts of an extreme focus on physical fitness.
ChapterFascist Physical Culture and the Obsession with the Perfect Body
EpisodePart Two: How the First Fitness Influencer Doomed Us All
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The podcast talks about the history of the physical fitness industry in America, and how it was shaped by the fascist ideology in Italy and Germany.
58:16 - 1:01:13 (02:56)
Summary
The podcast talks about the history of the physical fitness industry in America, and how it was shaped by the fascist ideology in Italy and Germany.
ChapterFascist Physical Culture and the Obsession with the Perfect Body
EpisodePart Two: How the First Fitness Influencer Doomed Us All
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Bernard, who was previously anti-war, coauthors a book praising the training of fascist kids through exercise and vegetarianism after a successful experiment in Portugal.
1:01:13 - 1:03:22 (02:09)
Summary
Bernard, who was previously anti-war, coauthors a book praising the training of fascist kids through exercise and vegetarianism after a successful experiment in Portugal.