Spinning for Status: How Wellness Repackaged Wealth & Work
In a dimly lit studio, my first rhythm cycle class resembled a nightclub, with flashing lights and an energetic atmosphere.
The instructor shouted affirmations of strength and self-growth, revealing that the room was filled with high-performing career executives who thrived on adrenaline.
Observing them, I noticed patterns beyond the studio, connecting the dots between dissatisfaction with well-being and late-stage capitalism.
He reveals that the room of adrenaline is pumped by the top chain of career executives—still high performers in yet another aspect of their intense lives.
Author's summary: Exploring wellness and its ties to wealth and work.