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The Strength Running Podcast

How the Fitness Industry Began: Exploring 200+ Years of Training Evolution with Professor Conor Heffernan

Nov 27, 2025 · 1h 1m

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How did we transition from a society with no "sports" or competition, to one where they're ubiquitous? Learn the history of the fitness industry: how weightlifting and running emerged, early versions of equipment, how people trained 200+ years ago, and more. Dr. Conor Heffernan explores the main themes from his book, When Fitness Went Global . If you like history and training, you're going to love this episode! Thank you 2Before! We are supported by 2Before , a powerful sports supplement made from New Zealand Blackcurrant berries designed to increase endurance, manage inflammation, support immunity, and promote adaptation. 2Before helps to boost performance by increasing blood flow, making…