From celebrities like Jane Fonda to changemakers like Jessamyn Stanley, women have been reshaping the world of fitness for decades. In this episode, we'll discuss how women turned breaking a sweat into a cultural phenomenon. 

With the help of award-winning journalist Danielle Friedman, whose book Let’s Get Physical explores in depth the history of women's fitness, we're taking a closer look at how movement strengthens every aspect of life.

HOST: Ella Dove, Sr. Director of Creative Development at Well+Good

GUESTS:

Danielle Friedman, Journalist and Author

WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:

Author and journalist Danielle Friedman shares her findings on the history of women’s fitness, which she explored in her recent book Let’s Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World. You can find more from Danielle here and check out her book here. 

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