Shilpa RajinMedia EthnographyIt starts from within…Throughout my research for my paper, I looked a lot into what motivated people to workout and embrace fitness, the physical benefits of…May 5, 20173May 5, 20173
Shilpa RajinMedia EthnographyYou don’t need to have a story.Nowadays, many people think that in order to get noticed, be recognized, or even appreciated for something, they need to have a crazy…May 5, 2017May 5, 2017
Shilpa RajinMedia EthnographyIs that real or nah?Often times, we compare ourselves to not just celebrities but fit bodies we see all over the internet. Scrolling through the explore page…Apr 28, 20173Apr 28, 20173
Shilpa RajinMedia EthnographyAre you a hater or motivator?Over the course of this semester, I learned a lot of things from talking to people and simply observing. I learned things I didn’t expect…Apr 21, 20173Apr 21, 20173
Shilpa RajinMedia EthnographyExercise saved her lifeThe title might seem like I’m exaggerating, but I’m being completely serious. I know someone (who we will refer to as Amanda) who says that…Apr 14, 20172Apr 14, 20172
Shilpa RajinMedia EthnographyWhat’s your thing?I’ve mentioned in a previous post or two that different types of exercise work for different people. I obviously can’t list every type of…Apr 14, 2017Apr 14, 2017
Shilpa RajinMedia EthnographyImagination + Exercise = Unimaginable ResultsGaining the desired results when it comes to fitness can be a slow yet rewarding process. However, due to how long it can sometimes take…Apr 7, 2017Apr 7, 2017
Shilpa RajinMedia EthnographyDoes size matter?During breaks, I will get a membership at a gym near me and then once the semester starts, I’ll cancel it and just go to the RAC. Over…Apr 7, 2017Apr 7, 2017
Shilpa RajinMedia EthnographyEverything doesn’t work for everyoneA lot of times, we tend to compare ourselves to other people. We compare our progresses, successes, achievements, and even the smallest…Apr 4, 2017Apr 4, 2017
Shilpa RajinMedia EthnographyStrong mind, strong body: an ethnographic vignetteDoes having muscles and a flat stomach make a person healthy? Not really. Fitness is more than just being physically strong. A healthy…Feb 25, 2017Feb 25, 2017