| Description |
1 online resource (191 p.) |
| Series |
Routledge Studies in Health Humanities Series |
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Routledge Studies in Health Humanities Series
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| Contents |
Cover -- Half Title -- Series Information -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Preface -- Notes -- Brief Description of Our Participants -- 1 Introduction: Pandemic Health and Fitness -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Gym Experiences Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic -- 1.3 Phenomenology and Semiotics: A Theoretical Orientation -- 1.3.1 Phenomenology and Semiotics: Gyms as Habit Forming -- 1.3.2 Good Habits and Bad: Gyms as Deadly -- 1.4 Research Methods and Ethical Considerations -- 1.5 Book Structure -- Notes -- 2 Workout Choreography |
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2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 A Walk Through the Riverwalk -- 2.3 Belonging to a Gym Space -- 2.4 Pandemic Choreography -- 2.5 Conclusions: New Choreographies During the COVID-19 Pandemic -- 3 Reflections and Refractions -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Reflecting and Refractive Mirrors in Gyms: Fitness Ideologies -- 3.3 Boundless Mirrors -- 3.4 Conclusions: "The Most Narcissistic Exercise Equipment Ever" -- Notes -- 4 Training -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Backstage Passes -- 4.2.1 Training in Practice: Modeling and Imitation -- 4.3 Two Fitness Trainers/Instructors: Morgan and Sophia -- 4.3.1 Morgan |
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4.3.2 Sophia -- 4.4 Competitive Stances in Fitness Practices -- 4.5 Conclusions: Transformative Training Experiences -- Notes -- 5 Dangers -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Narrating Fitness: Everyday Dangers -- 5.3 "You Are Overdoing It!": Training and Exercising (Off) Limits -- 5.4 (Re-)Gendered Refractions in Gym Spaces -- 5.5 "Food Is Poison!": Dangerous Nutritional Advice By Fitness Instructors/Trainers -- 5.6 Conclusions: Dangerous Balances -- Notes -- 6 Exercising Groups -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Exercising in Groups at the Riverwalk -- 6.3 Undergoing a Bootcamp Class With Sophia |
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6.4 Intimate Group Workouts With Sophia -- 6.5 Zoom Group Exercising During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond -- 6.6 Conclusions: "We Are Still Together!" -- Notes -- 7 Conclusion: American Fitness Histories and Possible Futures -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 The "Americanness" of Gym Culture? -- 7.3 The Future of Global Gym Culture? -- Note -- References -- Appendix Transcription and Abbreviation Conventions -- Note -- Index |
| Summary |
This book adopts an innovative approach in exploring the evolution of fitness practices among a community of gym-goers amidst a global pandemic, considering its impact on the interplay of the words, habits, and relationships |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Reno, Joshua O
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| ISBN |
9781003848677 |
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1003848672 |
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