While many of us are after a more toned body because we want to feel or look better, doing so also brings plenty of health benefits. Because a lean physique requires the avoidance of excessive body ...

The “skinny” category serves users attracted to slender, thin bodies with minimal muscle mass and minimal body fat. A skinny body is characterized by leanness in its purest form: a visible skeletal ...

Body positivity can also be turned to promote the current thin and toned beauty ideal, particularly when exercise is included. Wanting to feel more positive about one’s body now means feeling more ...

At Maastricht University, I have the privilege of teaching my own course on the topic of body image. Each year, 120 undergraduates dive in head-first for an intense four weeks. This is one of my ...

The single most important concept is that “Athletic” and “Muscular” aren’t the same thing. As fitness culture became mainstream (through Instagram, CrossFit, and gym culture), the two terms started to ...