Fit Literate

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 Patreon.

This is a preview of our newest bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on the Patreon!

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 carolynvandlaurag@gmail.com

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 can take away as a fitness consumer or a profess...

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 and strength. In this episode we bust hist...

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 about.)  Use the links below to follow our cont...

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

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 importance of supporting South Asian practitioners in a...

Happy New Year! We all know January is the most important month of the year for sales in the fitness, health and wellness industries. So in the first Fit Lit episode of 2023, Carolyn and Laura give their opinions on the products and trends being marketed the hardest. The girls also take some time to empty the pod inbox and answer some email questions and share how their personal resolutions are go...

For the final Fit Literate installment of the year, Carolyn and Laura are sitting you down for one more big sister chat. From dealing with negative body image and setting boundaries around diet talk, to reframing workout priorities and staying consistent through the end-of-the-year hustle, the girls are delivering their most thoughtful and nuanced advice yet to help you get through the holiday sea...

Get your 3lb weights and fruit purees ready because we are doing a deep dive into celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson and her "research based" method. Content warning for conversations about weight, calories, and disordered eating and exercise behaviors. For access to bonus episodes, subscribe to the Patreon! Email us at carolynvandlaurag@gmail.com Follow us on instagram @fitliteratepod

Happy Halloween and welcome back Fit Literate listeners! After an (unplanned) break from recording, we are so excited to bring you our takes on some current events and have a little fun getting in the halloween spirit. In this episode we talk about Beachbody rebranding as a "health esteem" company, recap the Discourse around Taylor Swifts new music video, and draft our teams for the SFL (scary fit...

What's the next big trend in fitness? In this episode we utilize the insights we've gained from rotting our brains on TikTok to predict where we think the pendulum is swinging next. We cover "hormone balancing" workouts, cycle syncing, the resurgence of the pilates and y2k body ideals, and what we think this all means for the future of fitness content online. Thanks for listening! For bonus episod...

It's a Q&A episode! Thank you to everyone who wrote in. We also tried to #LETNORMSPEAK, but he was feeling mic shy. Maybe next time. For part one of the Q&A and to support the show, sign up for the Patreon! Thanks for listening! We love you! <3

It's the "Hot Girl Walk" episode! We're diving into the walking-based fitness trend that's been blowing up on TikTok for the last few months, some fun facts about the history of walking for wellness, and the details of our personal ideal HGW. Because really, who doesn't love to take a stroll outside with a little drink? If you want us to answer your question or read a message from you on the next...

B-A-N-A-N-A-S! For part two of our YouTube vegans episode we are covering Healthy Emmy, High Carb Hannah, and yes, FreeLee the Banana Girl. We also give suggestions for a few vegan content creators who we think are worth following. Next week we'll be back with a mini on the main feed and bonus episode on the Patreon (click here to join) . CW: disordered eating, anti-fatness

Is that poop in your eye or are you just happy to see us?  This is part one of a two part episode about vegan youtubers. In this episode we talk about Yovana (Rawvana), Alyse Parker (Raw Alignment) Mr. and Mrs. Vegan, and Fully Raw Kristina. The controversy, the drama, the scandal and speculation!! We don't think you're ready for this organic, home-made, high-carb-low-fat, raw vegan jelly.&nb...

Laura, our resident group fitness expert, shares her tips on feeling comfortable and confident when trying a group fitness class for the first time. Whether you are new to classes in general or thinking of switching up your normal routine, this survival guide will help you calm your pre-class jitters. For exclusive episodes, subscribe to the Patreon

Does workout out have to hurt to be effective? For sure not. But with classic fitness cliche's like "No pain, no gain" being parroted in gyms for decades it can be easy to think that pain is a necessary part of exercise. In this Detox episode, Carolyn helps you set boundaries around discomfort in movement. For exclusive episodes, join the Patreon!

In the age of social media, photo retouching has taken on a whole new life. We live in a world where a free app on your phone can let you take a video that looks like you've gotten a nose job, a BBL, and a professionally done soft-glam makeup look. And while it can be easy to see filters as fun and harmless or an easy way to look more "presentable" online, they don't come without their consequence...

Since we're taking a little break this month, we thought we'd release one of the Patreon episodes to hold you over until we return with some fresh new content. In this Patreon exclusive episode Laura recounts a ... sticky situation from her latest influencer escapades and the girls play the price is right with the weirdest items they could find in the Goop online store. This episode originally air...

This week, Laura and Carolyn take of fitness industry juggernaut, Beachbody. Over the last 24 years Beachbody has been responsible for launching the careers of some of the most popular celebrity trainers, releasing some of the most iconic fitness programs of the 2000's and 2010's, and roping thousands of people into selling overpriced protein powder to their old high school acquaintances through f...

In this episode Carolyn and Laura dive into the career of Women's Fitness mogul and creator of the Sweat app and Bikini Body Guide (BBG), Kayla Itsines. They explore the influence Kayla and her programs had in the mid-2010's, the changes Kayla has made to her brand over the years, and our opinions on her app, workout programs, and social media presence as they are today. For access to exclusive ep...

In this Detox episode Carolyn talks about the phrase "get in shape," why it can be harmful, and what it has to do with bear cubs and Kim K's Met Gala dress.  Join the Patreon for exclusive episodes!

Is Clean Eating the holy grail to good health like Instagram health coaches would lead you to believe? Probably not. In this episode, Carolyn and Laura explain why eating clean isn't all it's cracked up to be (and maybe doesn't actually exist?) Join the Patreon for access exclusive episodes!