Working out in Japan
Laura Spielvogel
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Working out in Japan
Published
2003
Publisher
Duke University Press
Pages
265
ISBN-13
9780822384809
Description
"Beer, ice cream, and socializing; thighs, abs, and pecs--Japanese fitness clubs combine entertainment and exercise, reflecting the Japanese concept of fitness as encompassing a zest for life as well as physical health. Through an engaging account of these clubs, Working Out in Japan reveals how beauty, bodies, health, and leisure are understood and experienced in Japan today. An aerobics instructor in two of Tokyo's most popular fitness club chains from 1995 to 1997, Laura Spielvogel captures the diverse voices of club members, workers, and managers; women and men; young and old. Fitness clubs have proliferated in Japanese cities over the past decade. Yet, despite the pervasive influence of a beauty industry that values thinness above all else, they have met with only mixed success . Exploring this paradox, Spielvogel focuses on the tensions and contradictions within the world of Japanese fitness clubs and on the significance of differences between Japanese and North American philosophies of mind and body. Working Out in Japan explores the ways spaces and bodies are organized and regulated within the clubs, the frustrations of female instructors who face various gender inequities, and the difficult demands that the ideal of slimness places on Japanese women. Spielvogel's vivid investigation illuminates not only the fitness clubs themselves, but also broader cultural developments including the growth of the service industry and the changing character of work and leisure in Japan."--Publisher's description.
Subjects
A community physical fitness center
Workers' use of the worksite fitness center as an employee benefit
Developing a curriculum for physical fitness center management using job analysis techniques
Marcellus Hartley Dodge Physical Fitness Center
A determination of member satisfaction at three different types of fitness centers
A determination of member satisfaction at three different types of fitness centers
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Working out in Japan?
This edition of Working out in Japan has approximately 265 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Working out in Japan?
For most readers, Working out in Japan typically takes between 5h 31m and 3h 41m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 66,250 words and common reading speeds.
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The estimated word count for Working out in Japan is approximately 66,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Working out in Japan?
Working out in Japan was written by Laura Spielvogel.
When was Working out in Japan published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2003. The original work may have been published on a different date.