Carolyn and Laura combine girl talk and critical analysis to look at fitness media and trends through an anti-diet lens. They help listeners develop their fitness literacy to become smarter consumers of the fitness industry (while still having fun in the gym and on the internet). Think of it like getting advice from your big sister's friends but instead of dating and fashion they teach you how to not get scammed by the fitness industry's latest snake oil salesman. New episodes every Thursday ...
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We're going back to our roots with a classic fitness industry deep dive! Today we're covering two iconic indoor cycling brands - SoulCycle and Peloton. *Note*: At a couple points Carolyn refers to one of the founders of SoulCycle as Ruth Zuckerberg. This is incorrect- Her name is Ruth Zuckerman.
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People Experience All Kinds of Things
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Part 3 of the summer Q&A series. Thanks for listening! Bonus episodes (including part 2 of this series) is on the Patreon! Click here to join
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You Don't Need To Be Doing All That
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We've been training the last 6 weeks for this yapathon! In this episode we rant about anti-fat fitness "motivation" and answer your questions about macro trackers, DOMS, cycle syncing, and more. Check out the Patreon for bonus content and early access to new episodes :)
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NOTE: Due to some tech difficulties this episode got cut a little short We're really hoping to have it all resolved by our next recording session! In this episode we talked about some of the weird diet-y ads some of you have been getting targeted with as well as the Oprah Ozempic special and doomsday prepper fitness propaganda on reels. Enjoy! Chec…
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Eating Disorders on the Internet
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In this episode we're talking about online eating disorder communities, the way they have changed (and stayed the same) overtime with social media and censorship, and how to know if the algorithm has put you on a pipeline to disordered eating.If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek out support. Your can find resources here. Sources: h…
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We brought on friends of the pod, Kaitlyn Moore and Lauren Leavell, to talk about the recent phenomenon of "body positive" influencers pivoting to posting about their weight loss journeys. We highly recommend this episode of Kaitlyn's podcast, Dose of Sass, as a companion listen
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The Official Fit Literate 2024 In & Out List
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It's 2024 and we are back with our official (sort of) In and Out list for the new year. We asked for the products, apps, brands, and trends you're seeing most on social media and we're giving our rapid-fire takes! A video version of this episode is available on patreon!
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For the last episode of the year we're looking back on 2023, giving advice for your holiday season woes, and predicting fitness and wellness trends for next year. Thank you for listening with us. See you in 2024! <3
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Strut Like You Mean It (Ft. Allie Bennett)
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FREE YOUR MIND! The Treadmill Strut Queen herself, Allie Bennett (aka @benntheredonethat on TikTok) joined us to talk about her viral fitness trend and what it's like being a full-time content creator. We also dissect 12-3-30 and the Cozy Cardio trends.
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Not you Mom, sorry for the confusion. We got Lauren Leavell to join us behind the paywall for a very special and laughter-filled bonus episode. Listen to the whole thing on the Patreon!
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We've got the incomparable Lauren Leavell on the pod! We're talking all about Barre fitness, where it started, and Lauren's experience as a barre instructor in person and online.Lauren's Links:Instagram @laurenleavellfitnessTiktok @laurenleavellListen to Rest Days
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(Preview) Micro-Influencer EXPOSED IN 4K
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It's an astrology episode! We're giving you another chance to nurture the parasocial relationship by diving deep into Laura's astro chart. Join the Patreon to listen to the full episode!
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Fit Lit 101: Intro to Not Being and Asshole to Your Body in College
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Class is in session! This week we're taking you back-to-school and giving you our best advice for navigating fitness while at college. For bonus content and early access to feed episodes, join the Patreon! Email your questions and stories to carolynvandlaurag@gmail.com
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Pledging our allegiance to Tae Bo Nation
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In the third and final episode of our Vintage Fitness series we're talking about 90's sensation Tae Bo by Billy Blanks.For bonus content and early access to feed episodes, join the patreon!email questions and stories to carolynvandlaurag@gmail.com
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In this episode Laura and Carolyn are playing a game they've dubbed "tops and bottoms" and it's 100% less sexy than it sounds. Listen to the full episode on Patreon!
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In part 2/3 of our vintage fitness series, we're diving into the history of one of the most influential fitness franchises of the past: Jazzercise! For bonus episodes (including part 1 of this series) and early access to new feed episodes, join the Patreon
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(Alternate title: Old lady hand jobs in the high school gym) This week on the Patreon we're throwing it back and talking about two iconic as-seen-on-tv fitness gadgets: the Thigh Master and the Shake Weight. Join the Patreon to listen to the full episode and get early, ad-free versions of regular episodes!…
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In this week's episode we talk about the mental and emotional components of training, habit building, and coaching. This is technically the last portion of "Making Norm Our Blood Boy" where we went off-script and ended up having such a rich discussion, we just needed to put it on the main feed! The full episode (including the sillier bits) is up on…
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This is a preview of our newest bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on the Patreon!
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A Real Girl Dinner Type of Episode
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This week on Fit Literate we answered listener questions about rest days, podcasts we love, and future deep dive topics. We also figure out what's going on on TikTok with Mustard Lady and the "Girl Dinner" trend. Thanks for listening! For bonus content and early access to feed episodes, join the Patreon Email your questions and stories to carolynva…
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We are breaking our silence and breaking down the now infamous career of fitness influencer Brittany Dawn! In this episode we dive deep into the rise, the fall, the lawsuit, the rebrand, and the many, many scandals. And, of course, it wouldn't be Fit Lit without a discussion about what this all means for the fitness industry and what lessons you ca…
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Lo! And behold the muscular goddesses gracing the screens of iphones everywhere! This week we are talking about the (admittedly niche) #musclemommy trend celebrating muscular and strong women. And while the trend isn't much more than vehicle for thirst traps, we're using it as an opportunity to talk about a topic near and dear to our hearts: women …
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Building on our conversations about the rising trend of low intensity exercise and "hormone balancing" workouts, this week we are taking a deep dive into Pilates! We overview the history of Pilates, discuss the way it's represented on social media, and share insight from actual pilates instructors (because we don't really know what we're talking ab…
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We're putting the pod in sport mode! This week the Fit Lit ladies indulge their New England roots and tackle the TB12 Method - the training, diet, and lifestyle plan created by Tom Brady and his "body coach" Alex Guerrero. Join the Patreon for exclusive content Follow Fit Literate on Instagram
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The Yoga With Adriene Episode (ft. Divya Bala)
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In this week's episode, Laura and Carolyn do a deep(ish) dive into the internet's favorite Yoga teacher, Adriene Mischler and chat with Fit Literate's FIRST EVER GUEST! Huge thank you to Divya Balakrishnan for sitting down to talk with us about the current state of yoga on the internet, how yoga fits into a balanced movement practice, and the impor…
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