In this week's episode, we're joined by the inimitable Emma Glenn Baker, NYC personal trainer and host of the podcast STARGIRL, to discuss all things body and the cultural status of fitness as it relates to body, brand, and spirit. We discuss activewear power players from Gymshark to Lululemon to Skims, the rise of the erotic fitness-inspired editorials, the sublime embodiment of Gen Z sweethearts Livvy Dunne and Addison Rae, the spiritual consequences of a life lived in stretchy clothes, and more.
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Links:
“Athleisure, barre, and kale: the tyranny of the ideal woman” by Jia Tolentino in The Guardian
Toxic gym motivation trend on TikTok
“Make Yourself a Gift” by Emma Glenn Baker in Real Life
Equinox “Want It All” ad campaign
“Musclebound” in A Dedicated Follower of Fashion by Holly Brubach
