Abstract
"Purposive exercise," Jan Todd notes, differs from other physical activities, such as casual play or competitive sports: in purposive training, individuals apply highly structured methods to achieve "specific physiological and philosophical goals" (p. 3). American women--both past and present--have embraced purposive exercise, Todd argues, because of its "implicit promise of improved appearance, the quest for better health, and a desire to feel stronger and more competent" (p. 3). Her conviction that physical training can transform and empower women stems from her experiences as a sport historian, physical educator, and former competitive powerlifter.
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