The Practice of Feminist In-Depth Interviewing

Abstract

It is around 3 p.m. at my gym and I am waiting to interview Annette, afitness trainer. She has been in the fitness industry for over 20 years and worksas a personal trainer to mostly a well-to-do white female clientele. She herselfis a picture of perfection, with not one ounce of fat on her body. Her 5-foot,3-inch frame and well-defined arms, flat abdomen, and muscular all-over tonemake her clients want to replicate her physique. I often hear her clients jok-ingly say “I want your body!” Annette has agreed to speak to me about herexperiences as a trainer. I have known Annette for several years, and we havetaken many gym classes together, mainly yoga. I have what I would call acasual gym friendship with her and consider her more of an acquaintance thana friend. I have explained to her that I am interested in understanding women’s

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