In this episode of Peach Pit Fitness hosts Meredith and Jenn discuss exercises that are often overhyped and may not be the best for everyone. They share a story about a client who experienced a back spasm during a single arm fly exercise and discuss the importance of choosing exercises that are appropriate for an individual's goals and physical condition. They also highlight the potential risks of exercises like curtsy lunges and triceps kickbacks and suggest alternative exercises that may be more effective and safer.

Topics discussed:

• Choosing exercises that are appropriate for an individual's goals and physical condition.
• Exercises that involve balancing or unstable surfaces may not always be the best choice, especially for individuals with joint issues or pain.
• Machines can be a valuable tool in strength training and may offer more controlled and efficient resistance compared to free weights.
• Exercises that violate the natural structure of the body, such as curtsy lunges, may increase the risk of injury and may not provide significant benefits compared to alternative exercises.

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In this episode of Peach Pit Fitness hosts Meredith and Jenn speak with guest Rachel Garmon, a personal trainer with ten years of experience in the industry. Rachel specializes in corrective exercise and specialty movements and also competes in Olympic lifting. Jenn, Meredith, and Rachel discuss how non-binary athletes are navigating gendered sports and the important role of acceptance as we all explore this new space. They also discuss the role of hormones and how scientific research is reshaping the cultural perception of gender in sports.

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Decolonizing Fitness

Topics discussed:

• Gender-neutral fitness trends.
• Creating inclusivity in fitness spaces
• Hormone restrictions in sports
• Intersex people and cultural differences
• Acceptance in sports and athletics
• Decolonizing fitness

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In this episode of Peach Pit Fitness hosts Meredith and Jenn discuss the book ‘Let's Get Physical’, by Danielle Friedman. The book explores the history of women in the fitness industry and exercise culture. Jenn and Meredith reflect on their own experiences with exercise and discuss the pioneering women who helped reshape the world through fitness. They also talk about the power and impact of physical activity and the importance of finding a community that resonates with you.

Let’s Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshapedthe World by Danielle Friedman

Topics discussed:

• The crucial role of female-specific research in sports and exercise in advancing women's health
• How social media and fitness intersect with the concept of feminism
• The importance of finding a community
• Bonnie Prudden
• The power of nostalgia to provide insight and inspiration
• Evolving Fitness Through Feminism

Check out this former episode on Research in Women's Strength and Fitness: watch on YouTube

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