Sex, Scandals And Sweat - What You Didn't Know About The History Of Women's Fitness

For decades, women’s fitness has been shaped by society’s narrow beauty standards. But behind the aerobics classes, running clubs, and Pilates studios is a powerful history of resistance, empowerment, and change. In this episode, Turia's joined by journalist and author Danielle Friedman, whose book Let’s Get Physical uncovers the untold story of women’s fitness. From Jazzercise to strength training, she explores how movement became a tool for self-expression, confidence, and power - and how the fitness industry has both empowered and exploited women along the way. Learn more about Danielle Friedman and get a copy of Let’s Get Physical here: Produced by Mylk Media . Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @turiapitt . Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang and join her running program at turiapitt.com/run

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Sex, Scandals And Sweat - What You Didn't Know About The History Of Women's Fitness is an episode from Turia Pitt is Hard Work by Turia Pitt.

This episode is 30:01 long.

This episode was published on Mar 31, 2025.

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