Unrealistic images of bodies. Supplements. Mental and emotional issues. Orthorexia.
Is the fitness industry actually doing “good” in the world?
Most experts or companies will frame fitness as “empowering” and “healthy,” even when the effects of their messages are anything but empowering or healthy.
In this episode:
- Mike's ambivalent feelings towards marketing and the fitness industry.
- The ways in which negative or damaging ideas can be couched in very “positive” and “empowering” messages.
- Scott's experiences with the shady things the supplement industry has done in the past.