Gender, Body Image, and the Role of Community in CrossFit
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This episode features two staple NCR members, Ella and Gabbie, and NCR coaches, Kayley and Alessia. These four sit down to talk about Ella and Gabbie’s first classes at NCR, what “stereotypes” they heard about CrossFit before their first class, how CrossFit training has radicalized their perceptions of their body image and autonomy, and how a community of strong women has become integral in their fitness journeys.
1:00 Ella & Gabbie's introductions
2:50 - How did Ella get into CrossFit
9:57 - Ella’s preconceptions about CrossFit
14:25 - Gabbie’s intro to CrossFit
18:25 - Creating self sufficiency with CrossFit
21:08 - CrossFit & perceptions of our bodies
29:03 - The role of community in Ella & Gabbie’s fitness journey
35:57 - How have Ella & Gabbie’s perceptions of CrossFit changed over time?
43:44 - gender and fitness journeys, having a community of women
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