Summary:
- History of women in fitness and sports
- The struggles of female athletes from genetic-based stereotyping
- Menstruation myths and how it affects womxn’s access to opportunity
- How historical scare tactics shaped the idea of menstrual side effects
- What makes resistance and strength training holistically beneficial
- Why is being physically fit a lifestyle viable to anyone at any age?
About Haley Shapley
Haley Shapley is an award-winning journalist, a certified group fitness instructor, and the author of Strong Like Her: A Celebration of Rule Breakers, History Makers, and Unstoppable Athletes, which traces the previously untold history of women who defied convention in pursuit of physical strength. She's contributed to Teen Vogue, Shape, Self, Shondaland, Forbes Health, and hundreds of other publications. When she's not writing, she's usually working toward a fitness goal; past pursuits have included running a marathon, riding her bike 200 miles, and competing in a bodybuilding show.
Connect with Haley
- Website: Haley Shapley
- Instagram: @haleyshapley
Resources mentioned in this episode
- Strong Like Her by Haley Shapley | Kindle and Hardcover
- Katie Sandwina
- Abbye “Pudgy” Stockton
- Will Keith Kellogg
- British Boxing Board of Control
- Katherine Switzer
- Boston Marathon
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