The Equinox Effect: Innovating Fitness – Lavinia Errico : 1116
The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey
Dave Asprey
4.6 • 7.3K Ratings
🗓️ 19 December 2023
⏱️ 70 minutes
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Summary
This episode is a deep dive into the heart of modern fitness, led by one of its most influential figures. Joining me today is Lavinia Errico, the visionary co-founder of Equinox Fitness Clubs. Lavinia isn't just a pioneer in the fitness industry, she's a passionate advocate for a life that's healthier, more fulfilled, balanced, and brimming with joy.
She's dedicated to helping others achieve these same goals, inspiring people to delve into self-awareness and embrace transformative journeys. With her belief in enjoying the journey and embracing the process, Lavinia has shaped not just her own life but the lives of countless others towards seeing, feeling, and living remarkable results.
Today, you’ll hear about how Lavinia's career in fitness and biohacking began with the birth of the modern fitness movement and Equinox as she shares challenges and triumphs of starting a fitness revolution in 1980s New York. You’ll also learn about the unique ethos that set Equinox apart and how building a business with family shaped its upward trajectory.
This conversation is threaded with insight into the life of an entrepreneur, the realities of being a CEO, and how Lavinia intuitively balanced her professional journey with motherhood. Lastly, you’ll get a taste of Lavinia's wellness rituals, her philosophy as a lifelong learner, and her exciting new chapter with MOVEJOY, aimed at creating a more stress-free, joyous workout experience for everyone.
(00:01:41) Laying the Foundation of Equinox
(00:10:44) Finding the Joy of Movement
(00:18:56) Advice for Women in Business
(00:24:51) The Honest Cost of Being an Entrepreneur & CEO
(00:32:14) Wellness Rituals & Being a Student of Life
(00:44:47) Introducing Move Joy
(00:55:27) Shifting the Why Behind Movement
Resources
Dave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books
Website: movejoy.life
Instagram: @laviniajoy
LinkedIn: Lavinia Errico
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| 1:00.9 | you're listening to the human upgrade with Dave Asprey. |
| 1:04.0 | Formerly, Bulletproof Radio. You're listening to the human upgrade with Dave Asprey. This is an in-person interview here in my studios in Austin, which makes it way more fun |
| 1:27.8 | And today we're going to talk about |
| 1:30.7 | The birth of the modern fitness movements with Lavinia Erica who is the founder of |
| 1:37.4 | Equinox and doing something new called Move Joy. I'm interested in how companies and movements form and clearly I started the |
| 1:47.7 | biohacking movement so I've practiced this but I like talking with people who've created something big and something that lasts |
| 1:56.7 | to see what I can learn and to see what you can learn from it as well. |
| 2:00.4 | So let's figure out why we're all working out the way we are with one of the people who made it happen and also look at what's next because it's probably not what you think it's going to be |
| 2:11.1 | Lavinia, welcome. |
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