The Exercise Effect: How Fitness Culture Reinforces Unrealistic Beauty Standards and Fosters a Culture of Competition The fitness industry has grown exponentially in recent years, with millions of people around the world joining gyms, following fitness influencers, and obsessing over their physical appearance. While exercise is undoubtedly beneficial for our...
The Illusion of Perfection: How Beauty Standards Can Affect Your Body Image The Cultural Beauty Standard Beauty standards have become an integral part of our daily lives. We are constantly bombarded with images of flawless models and celebrities in the media, advertising, and social media. These images often convey an...
The Beauty of Rest: How a Culture of Overexertion is Harming our Relationships with Exercise and Our Bodies In today’s fast-paced and increasingly demanding society, it’s no secret that many of us are neglecting the importance of rest and recovery. We’re constantly told to push ourselves to be more, to...
