Fit Nation

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Exploring the intersection of fitness and society, the author examines America's exercise culture and its paradox of widespread physical unfitness amid a booming fitness industry. The narrative highlights fitness as a reflection of education, social class, and wealth, revealing how it has been privatized in a neoliberal context. By featuring figures like Charles Atlas and Jane Fonda, the book illustrates the cultural and political dimensions of exercise, showcasing its role in shaping American identity and ideology.