Reclaiming Health, Confidence, and Independence with Eric Levitan, Founder and CEO of Vivo
What’s stopping me—or someone I love—from building strength, and how might our lives change if we took that first step? Today’s episode is for anyone who wants to better understand the role that strength, movement, and mindset play in the aging process. As we grow older, we naturally lose muscle, and that quiet decline can impact not only our independence but our overall quality of life. The good news? There’s hope. With the right support and approach, it’s never too late to start building strength—and confidence—again.
Our guest today is Eric Levitan, the founder and CEO of Vivo. After over 25 years in corporate America, Eric left a successful career in technology to pursue something deeply personal: helping older adults reclaim their vitality through strength training. Inspired by watching his own parents struggle with the effects of aging, Eric set out to create Vivo—a virtual, personalized fitness program that empowers people to move, strengthen, and thrive. Through live, small-group classes, Vivo offers a supportive environment where older adults can overcome fear, build resilience, and rediscover their potential.
In our conversation, we talk all about what happens to our muscles as we age, the often-overlooked emotional barriers to exercise—like fear, shame, and judgment—and how breaking through those mental blocks can be transformative. Eric shares his insights on fall prevention, self-compassion, how caregivers can support their loved ones without adding pressure, and how families can participate in classes with their loved ones. If you’re looking for inspiration, practical tools, and a refreshing perspective on aging and movement, this is the episode for you.
To learn more visit: https://teamvivo.com/
Vivo offers a free, no-obligation trial session to introduce its virtual fitness program designed for older adults. These 45-minute sessions are held multiple times weekly and include:
Meeting a certified trainer
Learning about Vivo's program tailored for older adults
Asking questions and receiving answers
Observing or participating in a brief introductory workout
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About Eric Levitan & Vivo
Eric Levitan is the founder and CEO of Vivo, a digital health and fitness company focused on improving quality of life and independence for older adults. Launched in April 2020, Vivo offers online, live and interactive small-group strength training classes with measured outcomes. Vivo leverages a scientific approach to building strength and function through individualized feedback from a live trainer while also providing social support and building community that drives accountability. Eric brings to Vivo more than 25 years of executive leadership in the technology and software sectors, with particular expertise in guiding innovative start-up companies in emerging sectors through development and scale.
Vivo:
Vivo is a virtual fitness program designed to help individuals build and maintain strength as they age. It offers live, interactive classes via Zoom™, limited to eight participants per session, ensuring personalized attention from instructors. Each class provides a full-body workout aimed at enhancing strength, mobility, and balance, with exercises adaptable to various fitness levels and accommodating existing injuries or limitations. Participants undergo regular progress assessments to monitor improvements in areas such as strength, balance, mobility, and agility. Vivo's trainers are experienced in working with older adults, focusing on safe and effective workouts tailored to individual needs.
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