Fit Literate

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! Check out the Patreon for bonus episodes!

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: https://anad.org/eating-disorder-statistic/https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/statistics/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9875472/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6769899/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6382562/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7722117/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7575017/

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

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! 

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

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. 

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!

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 @laurenleavellfitness Tiktok @laurenleavell Listen to Rest Days

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!

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

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

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!⁠

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

(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!

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 professional trying to build an online brand of your own. For bonus content and to support the show, join the Patreon! Follow us on Instagram @fitliteratepod Email us at carolynvandlaurag@gmail.com

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 historical and contemporary myths about women and weight lifting, give important information and advice for women looking to get into strength training, and highlight three strong women of the past who paved the way for the female strength athletes and muscle mommies of today. To support the show and access bonus content, join the Patreon!

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 contributors on the socials! Linds (@fatbodypilates) Rachel (@radpilates) Mychele Sims (@get2werk) MoJo (@whatmojoloves) Portia Boston (@portia.boston) Helen Phelan (@helenvphelan) Margaret Elizabeth (@margaretelizabeth__)