This episode originally aired on January 27, 2022.
In the book SWEAT: A History of Exercise, author Bill Hayes tells the story of the modern obsession with exercising—a form of physical activity distinct from sports, play, or athletics—along with its ancient origins.
Hayes joins us to explore the cultural and scientific history of why and how we exercise, as well as how the human body works.
Guest:
- Bill Hayes, author of SWEAT: A History of Exercise
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