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202688 minPG-13documentary

Spin Wars

202688 minPG-13documentary

The boutique fitness industry, represented by brands like SoulCycle and Peloton, is scrutinized for its culture of ambition, betrayal, and toxic practices.

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The boutique fitness industry, represented by brands like SoulCycle and Peloton, is scrutinized for its culture of ambition, betrayal, and toxic practices.

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Philip Byrondirector

Katie Couric

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Mary Beth Baronecast

Brandon Kyle Goodman

Brandon Kyle Goodmancast

Ruth Zukermancast

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The boutique fitness industry, represented by brands like SoulCycle, Flywheel, and Peloton, has generated billions in revenue while fostering a culture marked by ambition and betrayal. "Spin Wars" examines the complexities of this fitness revolution, highlighting the darker aspects of the "mind, body, soul" ethos. Through interviews with industry insiders, the documentary reveals the pressures and controversies that have shaped this multi-billion dollar sector, offering a critical perspective on the impact of fitness culture in the United States.

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