In this episode Destiny is using her knowledge, experience, and research to teach others about the female gym rat community. Demographics, motivators, important figures, rules, traits, and attire of this community is described in depth to make sure listeners have a great understanding of what this community consists of.

Works Cited:

Baker, Chalie. “Toxic Gym Trends.” https://www.lemon8-app.com/chalie_baker/7325169047237722630?region=us. Accessed 7 Mar. 2024. 

Glassford, Jeanine M. The Effect of Exercise on Physical Fitness, Physical Self-Efficacy, Physical Competence, Physical Acceptance, Self-Esteem, Locus of Control, and Hope. University of Alberta (Canada), Canada -- Alberta, CA, 1992. ProQuest,  https://www.proquest.com/dissertations-theses/effect-exercise-on-physical-fitness-self-efficacy/docview/304022926/se-2. Accessed 29 Feb. 2024. 

Malin, Jo. My Life at the Gym: Feminist Perspectives on Community Through the Body. SUNY Press, 2010. Ebook collection (EBSCOhost), https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=ip,shib&db=nlebk&A=305025&site=eds-live&scope=site&custid=ns235470. Accessed 24 Feb. 2024. 

“Rolls are Cute.” Tiktok, uploaded by Laylah Kay, May 2023, https://www.tiktok.com/@laylahliftss/video/7228852511073930503?_r=1&_t=8kUVHmWLbEQ.

“You Got This.” Tiktok, uploaded by Lexie Learmann, February 2023, https://www.tiktok.com/@lexielearmann/video/7334454312120143150?_r=1&_t=