Alternative title: A Character Study in Why I Hate Social Media Social media killed the fitness magazine—and the internet just watched. Today I want to take stock and talk about the humble fitness magazine. When were fitness magazines first sold, why did people buy them and why, ultimately, did people discard them. While it may… Continue reading Muscles, Misinformation, and the Death of the Fitness Magazine
Tag: Popular Culture
Pink Panther: The Weightlifter
The mid-twentieth century was a wonderful period for television and weightlifting. This was a time when the general public was beginning to express an interest in physical culture, an interest expressed in popular culture. The cartoon shown today is no exception. Produced in 1968, the video showcases the loveable Pink Panther engaging in weightlifting for… Continue reading Pink Panther: The Weightlifter
