Episode 185

The Presidential Fitness Test Sucked

Why doesn't the fitness industry cater to first-timers and bigger people? We talk about a great article in the Atlantic called What the Fitness Industry Doesn't Understand, by Amanda Mull. We also discuss cool fat-friendly alternatives for people who want to be more active.

The Article: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2022/04/hampton-liu-working-out-pe-exercise/629696/

Hybrid Calisthenics: https://www.youtube.com/c/HybridCalisthenics

Joyn - Movement for Every Body: https://app.joyn.co

Beer:

Jody - Brainsicle by Sasquatch Brewing

Beer for Hoops - by Off Color Brewing

About the Podcast

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Heavy Conversation
Heavy Conversation discusses the issues plus size people deal with every day. From finding clothes that fit, to dating, to the myth that fat people can’t be active – we’re taking on each topic and offering tips and solutions.

About your hosts

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Jody Koenig

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Bruce Sturgell

Bruce Sturgell is the Founder and Editor of plus size men's fashion and lifestyle site, Chubstr.com. Chubstr helps big guys and masculine folks curate their big & tall style through articles, photo shoots, videos, and an online shop offering sizes XL and up.