The Power of Representation, Spirituality and Sexuality in Fitness with Lita Lewis

03/03/21 • 54 min

No Excuses: The Official Tough Mudder Podcast

"Let's talk about performance and how to use these vessels, versus how to look cute in skinny jeans," says Fitness & Wellness Coach Lita Lewis. In this episode, Tough Mudder No Excuses host, Sean Corvelle, talks with Lita Lewis about...

-Her childhood, winning an Olympic gold at a young age and her upbringing in Australia

The lack of diversity in the fitness space and how she forged her own path

-How a rock-bottom moment led Lita to discovering her passion for health and fitness

-Why she embraces holistic fitness and why is it a cornerstone of her program
-How to incorporate spirituality into your fitness regime

-Sexuality in fitness and why it’s taboo

Connect with Lita

-Instagram: @FollowTheLita

-Shop Lita’s apparel line: Thick Athletics Apparel

-Take Lita’s at home fitness course for $1: Sign-up Now

About Lita Lewis

Born in Los Angeles, California, raised in Sydney, Australia, returned to the United States and made Brooklyn, NY home for 10 years before moving back to her birth city of Los Angeles.

She has traveled the world motivating people to pursue their dreams and reach their goals. From her earliest experiences, surrounded by this rich combination of cultures, lifestyles, and body types, Lewis developed a keen sense of what beauty is and what it is not. Working tirelessly to transform and break traditional molds of societies fitness image has been the staple of her brand.

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Welcome to the ‘No Excuses’ Podcast by Tough Mudder. A place where Mudder Nation can come together to hear deep-dive conversations with fitness + health experts, everyday athletes and community members. Join us every Wednesday as we uncover the stories and inspiration that make this community so great. Hosted by Sean Corvelle.

Host: Sean Corvelle

Producer: Michelle Lafiura, Ryan Warner

Senior Producer: Johanna Ovsenek, Marion Abrams

-Her childhood, winning an Olympic gold at a young age and her upbringing in Australia

The lack of diversity in the fitness space and how she forged her own path

-How a rock-bottom moment led Lita to discovering her passion for health and fitness

-Why she embraces holistic fitness and why is it a cornerstone of her program
-How to incorporate spirituality into your fitness regime

-Sexuality in fitness and why it’s taboo

Connect with Lita

-Instagram: @FollowTheLita

-Shop Lita’s apparel line: Thick Athletics Apparel

-Take Lita’s at home fitness course for $1: Sign-up Now

About Lita Lewis

Born in Los Angeles, California, raised in Sydney, Australia, returned to the United States and made Brooklyn, NY home for 10 years before moving back to her birth city of Los Angeles.

Don't forget to subscribe to the 'No Excuses' Podcast and follow Tough Mudder on social media:

Instagram: @tough_mudder

Facebook: @toughmudder

Twitter: @toughmudder
Subscribe on Spotify

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Host: Sean Corvelle

Producer: Michelle Lafiura, Ryan Warner

Senior Producer: Johanna Ovsenek, Marion Abrams

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If you're a first-time Mudder or an elite runner aiming for a spot on the podium, everyone should train like an athlete, says Allison Tai. Allison is a renowned coach and trainer, and a 3x podium finisher at the World’s Toughest Mudder.

In this episode, Tough Mudder No Excuses host, Sean Corvelle, talks with
Allison about...

-The origin story for her performance-based coaching program

-The step by step process to Allison’s training system

-Why Tough Mudder is about ‘how you do it’ not ‘what you do’

-Why and how to train like an athlete

-Time management advice for those Mudders with families who are looking to train

-How so stay positive on the Tough Mudder course

-Would prize money impact her competitiveness?

Connect with Allison

-Facebook: @AllisonTaiCoaching

-Website: AlisonTai.com

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Twitter: @toughmudder
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Host: Sean Corvelle

Producer: Michelle Lafiura, Ryan Warner

Senior Producer: Johanna Ovsenek, Marion Abrams

Next Episode

Transgender Athletes and Competitive Eligibility In Sports with Elizabeth W. Carey

"How we show up as athletes is how we show up as humans."

Elizabeth W. Carey is a former Division 1 athlete, running coach and author of the book Girls Running, offering guidance and tools girls need to thrive on their running journey, right from the start. In this episode of No Excuses, Elizabeth sits down with Sean to discuss:

The harmful culture and belief systems that exist in the running community and how it affected her mental health and body image.

The myth that you have to be thin in order to be a fast runner

How to discuss eating disorders with loved ones

The number one thing she thinks runners should be focusing on

Should transgender athletes be able to compete in running?

Why sports are always political

...and so much more.

You can find more information about Elizabeth and her book here: https://elizabethwcarey.com/

And on social media:

Instagram: @elizabethwcarey

Twitter: @elizabethwcarey

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