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Positive representations of higher-weight women exercising can counter the idealization of thin bodies that is common on social media, while cultivating health-promoting exercise behaviour. (Shutterstock)

June 29, 2022

Why social media ‘fitspiration’ can fail: Weight‑inclusive fitness posts are more likely to motivate young women to exercise

Eva Pila, Western University and Madeline Wood, University of Toronto

Social media content that positively represents body size, shape and weight diversity may help to address the negative psychological effects of ‘fitspiration’ that depicts narrow body standards.

Kamila Valieva, of the Russian Olympic Committee, reacts after competing in the women’s free skate program. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

February 17, 2022

Athlete mental health was sacrificed during Beijing 2022 Olympics

MacIntosh Ross, Saint Mary’s University and Eva Pila, Western University

The well-being of Olympians is of secondary importance is secondary to pomp and profit.

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