Dr. Sylvie Vitaglione talks about her research, “From Fonda to Fitbits: A History of Dance and Fitness Media,” which considers the relationship between technology, fitness, and performance. Vitaglione discusses the role technology plays in mediating the body, and the influence of our environment in personal fitness. Vitaglione is an adjunct professor in the Departments of Theatre and Film and World Languages and Cultures here at BGSU and an ICS Research Associate.

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This episode was edited by DeAnna MacKeigan and Marco Mendoza. Research assistance was provided by Branson Young, with editing by Kari Hanlin. To access the transcript for this episode, use the following link: https://bit.ly/3dzEMZt