Escape Your Limits & LIFTS

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast our guest today was a professional boxer between the years of 2009 to 2021. Throughout his fighting career, he won all 16 of his fights. His fitness experience and passion led him to create a facility for those who wanted to get in shape through boxing. With the birth of EverybodyFights, he was able to develop a safe system for those who wanted to explore the world of boxing. George Foreman III is the son of a legendary businessman and former two-time heavyweight champion George Foreman Sr. where he managed his dad's business for seven years. He is now the Founder & CEO of Craft Boxing Co. Today, he shares: • How his father helped build his entrepreneurial mindset • The inspiration and development of Craft Boxing Co's success • And the number one thing that needs to be in the foundation of creating a successful gym To learn more about Craft Boxing Co, click here! https://www.craftboxing.com/

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, our guest was the science editor of Muscle and Fitness magazine, an editor-at-large for Flex magazine, and a regular contributor to Ironman magazine for 28 years. His articles were the only articles read in bodybuilding magazines by 3-time Mr. Olympia champion, Frank Zane. He is the creator of Applied Metabolics, an in-depth newsletter about food supplements; exercise science; steroids, and much more. Besides his writing, he has been a nutrition consultant for numerous elite, world-class athletes such as Floyd Mayweather Jr, Oscar de La Hoya, and Vassiliy Jirov. He was also a competitive bodybuilder himself and trained alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger at the original Gold's gym in Venice, California in the 70s. Today, he spills nothing but the truth about: The biggest mistakes most bodybuilders make The myths, truths, pros, and cons of steroids And how a lot of safe supplements can have deathly effects To learn more about Applied Metabolics, click here! https://www.appliedmetabolics.com/

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, we are recording from Downtown LA at the World Gym International Convention. With a brand-new management team, they have identified what they think are some of the biggest trends they need to be investing in for their future. The event brought together over 200 business owners, entrepreneurs and suppliers including some top experts to talk about the future. Escape Fitness was one of the event sponsors and allowed us to record a series of short interviews from some of the talented people speaking at the event that include: Paul Bedford the retention GURU to share some of his latest research about about keeping people in gyms Jarrod Sarraco talking about how to future proof your business Dennis Yu discussing the recent changes in digital marketing world and sharing some of the new strategies very few people are utilizing And finally Sal Pellegrino from Peleton Commercial who provides a manufacturers perspective on the changes we are seeing in the industry Please enjoy this special episode from the World Gym Convention in LA. To learn more about World Gym, click here! https://www.worldgym.com/ 0:00 Intro 1:04 Jarrod Sarraco 7:32 Dr. Paul Bedford 21:51 Dennis Yu & Gavin Lira 40:16 Sal Pellegrino 52:14 Jeanie Jaber Chehayeb 1:00:50 Samuel Young 1:11:55 Nicole Vahey

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, to conclude our series at Bold 2022 at the MindBody conference, we bring to you a prolific woman who has created an international, full-service fitness design firm with over 200 successful clients across the globe. She was even able to sneak in a male stripper without anyone noticing to one of her studios due to her creating well thought out facilities. From award-winning boutique studios to awe-inspiring gyms to hospitality projects, Barbara Chancey is the visionary behind many of the world's most beautiful and unforgettable fitness destinations. Regardless of size, scale, or location, each unique project is an exceptional piece of architecture that continuously strays away from the standard facility. Today she shares: The sex appeal around her studios which continuously entice people to return How she designs a studio through the eyes of the attendees and instructors And how she caters to her employees to help her studios succeed To learn more about the Barbara Chancey Design Group, click here! https://barbarachanceydesign.com/

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, our guest today returns to our podcast to discuss how his business has evolved over the past 2 years. With influences from his fitness career, he has created one of the industry's leading companies paving the way for others to look up to. Randall Pich is the Founder & CEO of leading fitness apparel brand, Live Fit Apparel. He walked me through how his Traditional Fitness Apparel Brand has shifted and bridged the gap from the Physical to the Metaphysical and now generates a totally new revenue stream and marketplace for his business. Today, he shares his personal research on: Content suppression Understanding the metaphysical world with a younger demographic And how a regular business should step up to the challenge of WEB 3.0 To learn more about Live Fit Apparel, click here! https://livefitapparel.com/ To learn more about Randall Pich's multiple, successful businesses, click here! https://www.randall-pich.com/

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcasts, we continue interviewing founders of top fitness and wellness brands at Bold 2022 at the MindBody conference. This conference is an opportunity to meet and mingle with wellness, fitness, and beauty industry professionals who share the latest trends. Our guests today are: Thomas Drew, the co-founder of 1AND1 And Corey & Kiara Johnson, the founders of ATL Kula Today they bring their thoughts on: Bringing underserved communities together through fitness Utilizing an ancient form of fitness to get younger generations moving The sense of unity when people realize others struggle with their mental health To learn more about 1AND1, click here! https://www.1and1life.com/ To learn more about ATL Kula, click here! https://www.atlkula.com/ 0:00 Intro 0:45 Thomas Drew from 1AND1 21:35 Corey & Kiara Johnson from ATL Kula

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, Emma Barry & Matthew Januszek attend BOLD 2022, MindBody's annual conference. It is three days to meet and mingle with wellness, fitness, and beauty industry professionals, share the latest trends, preview what's next, and learn how to maximize every minute of every business day. Over the next couple of weeks, we will be releasing a series of podcasts featuring everyone we've interviewed. On today's episode, Emma & Matthew sat down with: John Motz- The SVP at MindBody Amanda Carlson-Phillips- The SVP & Head of Performance Innovation at Exos Lisa Star- A Spa Business Consultant at Wynne Business Consulting & Education These guests discuss: The changing world in AI Why the brain is the most important asset in fitness How the spa world is taking over in the wellness industry To learn more about MindBody, click here! https://www.mindbodybold.com/ To learn more about Exos, click here! https://www.teamexos.com/ To learn more about Wynne Business Consulting & Education, click here! https://wynnebusiness.com/ 0:00 Intro 4:46 John Motz: Why Consumer Behavior is Pushing Businesses to Use AI 33:15 Lisa Starr: Why Spa is Becoming Vital in the Wellness Industry 1:00:39 Amanda Carlson-Phillips: Why Coaching in Mental Health & Fitness Accelerate Growth In Athletes

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, we introduce to you a special partnership with the FitTech Summit: Holy Health and Emma Barry. In this special series, we explore the role that tech plays in fitness with prominent founders who have changed the fitness space with their technology. In today's episode, we interview Greg Zinone. He is the is the founder of Pro vs GI Joe, now Joint Forces Initiative, and 514eSports. Founded in 2007 by Greg and his combat veteran wife Addie, Pro vs GI Joe puts on online and in-person esports competitions between professional athletes and celebrities, and troops stationed all over the world. Pro vs GI Joe was the first organization of any kind to bring online gaming to troops in the Middle East. More recently, due to the reputation and relationships established from Pro vs GI Joe's success, Greg founded 514 eSports, an ESports strategy and media company for top pro athletes, pro sport teams, celebrities and influencers to find and make their mark in the gaming space. Recently, he moved into the Blockchain space with KLOUT, a platform built to house celebrity driven and created NFTs and in game playable tokens. Today, he shares: The defining purpose behind his multiple businesses How e-sports has evolved over the years and why it is a booming success His expertise in NFT's, blockchains, and WEB 3.0

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, our guest today was introduced to wrestling at a young age, and during his senior year, he finished the season 33-15 and was one match from qualifying for the D-I Ohio High School State Wrestling Championships. Alongside this title, he also holds the Guinness World Record for walking on his hands. Despite his tough upbringing in the foster care system, and facing mental and physical challenges, Zion Clark is still aiming to compete in the Olympics. What makes him truly inspiring is that we can take on these challenges, but he did so with Caudal Regression Syndrome- or having no legs. Today, he shares: • His drive and passion for life • His mindset to persevere • How he inspires people to escape their limits

On week's episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, our guest today is the winner of IDEA World Convention for 2022's Personal Trainer of the Year. Dr. Rick Richey co-founded reCOVER, where he helps individuals through treatments that revolve around two dimensions of recovery: restoring your body & rebooting your mind. His team's purpose is to be personal, intentional, and educated to facilitate a 5-star recovery experience. He also hosts one of the most popular podcasts- The NASM-CPT Podcast with Rick Richey - where he takes listeners on an informative and engaging journey to help establish a solid foundation in their fitness path. Today, he shares his thoughts on: The transformation of personal training over the years, and why virtual training has become a hot commodity Top tips to help get into a consistent workout routine And the latest research on the combination of recovery & mental health leading to more fulfilled fitness goals To learn more about RēCOVER, click here! https://www.recover.nyc/ To listen to The NASM-CPT Podcast with Rick Richey, click here! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nasm-cpt-podcast-with-rick-richey/id1475113128

On this week's Escape Your Limits Podcast episode, our guest today co-founded a gym which went on to become the 15th largest global fitness club chain with more than 150 clubs. He took this company public on the Saudi Stock Exchange in 2018. Soon after, Fahad Alhagbani and his family sold the business, and they went on to create a Saudi-based trio of fitness brands. He had a vision for it to be built on a foundation of software and technology. By establishing this new business, Armah Sports, he created an experience that would be unique and ground-breaking on the world stage. The CEO & co-founder of Armah Sports shares: The challenges of mixing family with business How visiting over 100 of the best facilities in the world helped educate him on the do's & don'ts of fitness And how he was able to physically embody the company's branding into his facility To learn more about Armah Sports, click here! https://armahsports.com/ 0:00 Intro 6:19 Business Model's, Value Proposition, Milestone's Within a Business 19:58 Running a Family Business & How to Add People to Your Business 56:49 The Mindset Behind Designing the Best Gym

On this weeks episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, we continue interviewing fitness founders and winners from the IDEA® World Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada where both fitness and wellness sectors come together to provide incomparable guidance for all fit-pros at all career stages. We sat down with: 1). Mental Health Therapist & NASM Strong Mind, Strong Body Podcast Host, Angie Miller 2). The VP of Business Development of FIBR, R.C Hahn, and VP of Brand/Product Development of FIBR, Nelson Spruce 3). And Senior Director of Fitness of YouFit Gyms, Raphael Konforti Our guests sit down and explain: Why recovery and diet are the most important factors during any fitness journey How partnerships can help personal branding expand, especially with personal trainers And bridging mental health and fitness to build positive emotions To learn more about the Strong Body Podcast, click here! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strong-mind-strong-body/id1539692297 To learn more about FIBR, click here! https://www.fibr.fit/home/ To learn more about YouFit Gyms, click here! https://www.youfit.com/ 0:00 Intro 0:32 Mental Health Therapist & NASM Strong Mind, Strong Body Podcast Host, Angie Miller 27:14 The VP's of Business Development & Branding of FIBR, R.C Hahn, and Nelson Spruce 43:02 Senior Director of Fitness of YouFit Gyms, Raphael Konforti

On this weeks episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, we had the opportunity to attend the IDEA® World Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada where both fitness and wellness sectors come together to provide incomparable guidance for all fit-pros at all career stages. Within the coming weeks we will be releasing episodes where we interview various fitness founders and winners from the IDEA Convention, so stay tuned to see what's to come. We sat down with: 1). The Owner & CEO of IDEA Health & Fitness Association, Amy Thompson 2). And Ideafit's Emerging Trailblazer Finalist, and Certified NASM Personal Trainer, Maricris Lapaix Our two guests sit down and explain: Why social media plays an important role in building your personal brand How a holistic approach is being more embraced within the fitness community The new vision for advocacy and compensation within the fitness and recovery realm To learn more about IDEA Health & Fitness Association, click here! https://www.ideafit.com/ To learn more about Maricris, click here! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-e4tM2LZWXZPnbC_ADO89w/featured 0:00 Intro 0:41 Owner & CEO of IDEA Health & Fitness Association, Amy Thompson 23:15 Emerging Trailblazer Finalist, and Certified NASM Personal Trainer, Maricris Lapaix

Welcome to this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, our guest is well known for leveraging evidence-based medicine and cutting-edge science to restore metabolism, balance hormones, and optimize body composition with the end goal of helping others discover lifelong vitality. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon's specialty of Muscle Centric Medicine has led her to be featured in Muscle and Fitness, Women's Health, Men's Health, and Harper's Bazaar. In a year, she will be releasing her first book about muscle centric medicine, and she currently has her own podcast where she covers a variety of topics. On this week's episode, we cover several themes including: •Why obesity is the #1 health issue in America, and her views on how to eradicate it •The positive impact of protein to help with weight loss •The trade-off between muscle growth and longevity To listen to Dr. Gabrielle Lyon's podcast, click here! https://www.youtube.com/c/DrGabrielleLyon/featured To learn more about Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, click here! https://drgabriellelyon.com/ 0:00 Intro 1:24 Muscle Mass 5:24 Fitness Professionals versus Medical Professional in Fitness 14:29 Does Protein Help with Longevity? 48:43 The True Definition of Protein & How Much Someone Should Take

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, our guest today is the founder & CEO of Sweatworks, a global fitness agency that provides digital solutions to a range of clients that include: Nike, Bose, Spartan, Equinox, SoulCycle, Strava, and Samsung. Innovation sits at the heart of the brand and is the key ingredient that attributes to its success. Back in 2010 Mohammed Iqbal started coding and this was the start of what today we know as Sweatworks. Mo's ambition is for Sweatworks to be impacting the lives of millions of people and contributing to a fitter, healthier population. Through Sweatworks he wants to make people's lives better through fitness. In this week's episode we discuss his 6-month project which he spent researching the metaverse, blockchains, NFTS, and crypto trying to understand how these concepts can be beneficial for Sweatworks & the fitness industry. We cover several topics including: Web 3.0 and what it means for your business The significance of block chains and what it means for the fitness industry, What the metaverse is and who's using it To learn more about Sweatworks, click here! https://www.sweatworks.com/ 0:00 Intro 1:19 Defining Web 3.0: NFTs, Crypto, and Blockchains 12:27 The Decentralization of Finances and Data 21:23 Exploring the Metaverse and its Prominence with Companies 31:15 High Level Fashion in the Metaverse & NFTs 46:20 Virtual Reality in the Fitness Industry

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, we have a special guest today who retells the story of one of the most prolific bodybuilders in history, Reg Park, through his own eyes. His son, Jon Jon Park followed in his father's footsteps by becoming an Olympic athlete and former Mr. South Africa. Born in Leeds, England, Reg Park became Mr. Universe, and a well-known actor. Apart from his many bodybuilding titles and successful movies, he is best known for being the idol and inspiration for Arnold Schwarzenegger. Reg Park influenced Schwarzenegger from everything including moving to America to his bodybuilding career, and to entering the world of movies. In this week's special episode, Jon Jon retells various stories of his father including: Meeting Joe Weider How Arnold emulated Reg Park throughout his career The Reg Park 5x5 program for muscle gains So please enjoy this special episode of Reg Park through Jon Jon Park's eyes. 0:00 Intro 11:34: Meeting Joe Weider 20:52 Arnold Schwarzenegger's Story of Following His Idol 48:48 Did Reg Park Take Steroids? 1:18:19 Reg Parks 5x5 Program for Muscle Gains

On this weeks episode of The Escape Your Limits Podcast, we sit down with an ex- U.S. Navy Flight Surgeon for Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268, Dr. Erik Won. He became CTO of Medical at Boeing, a Fortune 50 company, for nearly a decade. Holding an MBA from USC Marshall School of Business and an MPH from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, he has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals. Currently, Dr. Won is the President & Chief Medical Officer of Wave Neuroscience, a biotechnology company developing innovative solutions for mental disorders like PTSD. These technologies utilize computational neuroanalytics and brain imaging to customize treatment protocols with the aim of restoring optimal neurological function. Dr. Won goes into detail about: Why HRVs are impacting the connection between the brain & heart How creating a poor sleep pattern can be detrimental to your health The significant role a brain scan can play to help mental health issues To learn more about Wave Neuro, click here! https://waveneuro.com/

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast x On the Edge, Emma Barry & Matthew Januszek continue their journey at IHRSA 2022 where they grateful to take part in the inaugural FitTech Club member event. There were over 90 members and special guests in attendance, and they had the opportunity to network and share their innovations at the convergence of health, fitness, and tech. The FitTech Club is a global community of founders and executives in the areas of fitness, health, wellbeing and technology. With over 50 companies that already joined, they help the members to grow their business faster, together. They sat down with some of FitTechs biggest innovators, including the founder of The FitTech Company herself, Natalia Karbasova. In this episode, guests share insights on: •how the metaverse and connected fitness will be impacting the fitness industry over the next five years •the views from these venture capitalists about what things they believe are essential to ensure new start-ups succeed •and how entrepreneurs are utilizing block chains to incentivize people to workout To learn more about FitTech, click here! https://fittechsummit.com/

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits x On the Edge Podcast, Emma Barry & Matthew Januszek take on IHRSA 2022 in Miami, Florida where they were fortunate to meet with many innovators, suppliers, and many more of the elite in the fitness industry. Emma Barry is a global fitness authority advising the innovative edge of fit-tech, fit-trends, and fit-talent. Emma is a co-founder of Good Soul Hunting, a Senior Advisor to the FitTech Club for the USA, and a founding member of group fitness giant Les Mills, former Director for luxury-lifestyle brand Equinox, and consultant for the fastest growing value-based fitness chain in Europe - Basic-Fit. IHRSA 2022 delivered an unparalleled opportunity and venue where exhibitors can reach the widest range of key decision-makers and product-purchasers from many segments of the fitness industry. At this key event in fitness, the co-hosts sat down with various fitness innovators where they found a collective agreement of feelings of displacement, innovation, collaboration, competition, and change. They also pick up on key topics of recovery, connected fitness, and the metaverses role within the fitness realm. 0:00 Intro 1:03 Dan Mooney & Michael Chandler- Speede Fitness 9:01 Edward Zouroudis- Evolt 12:40 Edward Navan- The Covery Wellness Spa 24:41 Kevin Yates- TRIB3 INTERNATIONAL 34:09 Sean Turner- Les Mills US 42:59 Jeff Halevy- Altis Movement Technologies 53:21 Christa Dellebovi- CLIMBR 56:51 Jeffrey Morin- LITEBOXER 1:00:28 Kaumil Gajrawala- Credit Suisse 1:07:14 Bruce Smith- Hydrow 1:14:15 Matt Wright- The Forth Athletic Club

On this week's Escape Your Limits Podcast, Matthew Januszek attended The Summit by BFS at the Westin in New York City, where the best and the brightest in the boutique fitness industry convene. It's the only conference where the entire boutique fitness gathers in person. Eli Walker pioneered a new genre of "yoga entertainment" in an otherwise individualist tradition, re-introducing yoga to the masses as an accessible, uplifting social experience. She took her mission to teach kindness and connectivity as vehicles of joy to create the internationally acclaimed company, Drunk Yoga. On this week's episode we cover several topics including: The inspiration behind creating a unique business & why it's different Defining what the fourth wall and containers are & why it is essential to break down these barriers in fitness How the adaptation of COVID lead to a successful business model To learn more about Drunk Yoga, click here! https://dodrunkyoga.com/

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest today is on Inc.'s Female Founders 100 list and the MO100 Impact list, has been featured on NPR's How I Built This, and speaks regularly on the topics of mindful leadership and the movement to redefine what success in fitness means. Sadie Lincoln is the co-founder and CEO of barre3, a fitness company focused on teaching people to be balanced in body and empowered from within. Starting in 2008 with the flagship studio in Portland, Oregon, barre3 has grown to include more than 170 franchise studios powered by female entrepreneurs, plus an online-workout streaming-subscriber base in 98+ countries. In this week's episode we cover several topics including: why diversity in the fitness industry helps improve mental health why women are taking over fitness studios how zoom creates thousands of dollars in revenue To learn more about barre3, click here! https://barre3.com/

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, our guest today was hustling hard for fast-growing Saas Software companies. She was soon sidelined by a severe lower back injury that led her searching for workouts that were low impact, yet super effective. This concept led her to find the most underused machine in the gym- the rowing machine. With this in mind, Helaine Knapp founded CITYROW. CITYROW is now the trusted and only true omnichannel approach to smart fitness. What started as one studio on the 15th floor of an office building in New York City, is now over 11 studios across the country (with over 60 more in development) and a booming digital fitness business. In this week's episode Knapp covers several topics including: when a business owner should decide to franchise their business & how to find a partner for it, deciding between creating an app versus creating a brick & mortar business, and how to market a digital fitness business. To learn more about CITYROW, click here! https://cityrow.com/en-us/

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, our guest today, Richard Earney, has over 20 years of international experience within the fitness & wellness industry. Holding National & International club & executive operation roles within North American & European markets, he designed award winning fitness environments and implemented innovative programming experiences throughout Europe, Australasia, and North America. Earney is currently the Head of Product for the prestigious Midtown Athletic Clubs. Throughout his 8 years there, he led the club through change management, developed a world class team, and implemented innovative programing, technology and education (Midtown U) to improve brand awareness, revenues and retention. On this week's episode we cover why mental health is taking over the recovery & wellness aspect of fitness, the number one reason why hiring up within a business leads to success, and the endless possibilities that technology has to positively impact the fitness industry. To learn more about Midtown Athletic Clubs, click here! https://www.midtown.com/

On this weeks episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, Escape Fitness continues their journey at Sibec in Coronado, California where Matthew Januszek meets with multiple founders and CEOs of various fitness studios across the United States. Sibec is an unparalleled way to do business. A key component to a successful business is the ability to develop a network of industry partners – suppliers who can provide products that can serve the best interests of the fitness and fitness club management from throughout the country to be able to network and share best practices. SIBEC creates the platform to foster these relationships--the event combines a forum of one-on-one meetings with great networking activities for the perfect combination to promote business relationships. He was able to sit down with The Chief Strategy Officer of REGYMEN FITNESS & Co-Founder of The Covery Wellness Spa, Edward Navan, The President, CEO, and Founder of Fitness Project, Bryan Murphy, The Senior Director of Fitness of Fitness Formula Clubs, Jon Baraglia, and The Chief Operating Officer at World Gym International, Jarrod Saracco. These guests explain why recovery centers are gaining more traction in the fitness industry, why interest in functional training has increased overall, and why social aspects are considered key in joining a gym. To learn more about REGYMEN FITNESS, click here! https://regymenfitness.com/ To learn more about Fitness Project, click here! https://fitnessproject.us/ To learn more about Fitness Formula Clubs, click here! https://ffc.com/ To learn more about World Gym, click here! https://www.worldgym.com/ 0:00 Intro 0:40 Edward Navan - REGYMEN FITNESS 18:55 Jon Baraglia - Fitness Formula Clubs 36:30 Jarrod Saracco - World Gym International 55:04 Bryan Murphy - Fitness Project

On this weeks episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, Escape Fitness was fortunate enough to attend Sibec in Coronado, California where we interview multiple founders and CEOs of various fitness studios across the United States. Sibec is an unparalleled way to do business. A key component to a successful business is the ability to develop a network of industry partners – suppliers who can provide products that can serve the best interests of the fitness and fitness club management from throughout the country to be able to network and share best practices. SIBEC creates the platform to foster these relationships--the event combines a forum of one-on-one meetings with great networking activities for the perfect combination to promote business relationships. We had the opportunity to interview Joel Tallman, the CEO & Founder of MUV Brands, Jeff Jeran, the Corporate Director of Fitness Services at Valley Health, Peter Jenkins, the Director of Fitness at Blink Fitness, And Robert J Shannon Jr, Global Event Director of Sibec Events, These guests were able to share their desires to keep on expanding their fitness facilities through consumer research, why having an amazing team of employees contributes to the retention of memberships, and how affordability plays an essential role for returning customers. To learn more about MUV Brands & Fitness, click here! https://www.muvfitness.com/ To learn more about Valley Health, click here! https://www.valleyhealthlink.com/ To learn more about Blink Fitness, click here! https://www.blinkfitness.com/ To learn more about Sibec, click here! https://www.sibecna.com/

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, Emma Barry & Matthew Januszek continue their interviews with various founders, CEOs, and much more of boutique fitness studios at The Summit hosted by Boutique Fitness Solutions. The Summit by BFS was created to bring like-minded individuals together to find solutions for their businesses, and to learn and create a better business for their consumers. Boutique Fitness Solutions is a peer-to-peer network & business education provider that guides, connects and empowers boutique fitness owners. BFS' aim is to educate, connect and support boutique fitness business owners to enable them to grow profitable businesses that serve the evolving needs of their clients. The On the Edge co-hosts speak to the director of marketing of FitCo, Kay Brawn, CEO & founder of Harlem Cycle, Tammecca Rochester, the CEO of THE DRIPBaR, Ben Crosbie, and CEO & co-founder of B/SPOKE Studios, Mark Partin. Each of these guests covers topics including how they plan on expanding their businesses across the US, why technology is important in moving forward in boutique studios, and the heavy influence that an instructor has on their clients. To learn more about FitCo, click here! https://www.fitcolatam.com/?utm_campaign=Consideraci%C3%B3n&utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_content=bio To learn more about Harlem Cycle, click here! https://harlem-cycle.com/ To learn more about THE DRIPBaR, click here! https://thedripbar.com/ To learn more about B/SPOKE Studios, click here! https://bspokestudios.com/

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, Emma Barry & Matthew Januszek continue their journey at The Summit hosted by Boutique Fitness Solutions where they interview various founders, CEOs, and much more of boutique fitness studios. The Summit by BFS was created to bring like minded individuals together to find solutions for their businesses, and to learn and create a better business for their consumers. Boutique Fitness Solutions is a peer-to-peer network & business education provider that guides, connects and empowers boutique fitness owners. BFS' aim is to educate, connect and support boutique fitness business owners to enable them to grow profitable businesses that serve the evolving needs of their clients. The On the Edge co-hosts speak to the founder of Fhitting Room, Kari Saitowitz, April Berg the co-founder of the Aruna Project, the owner of Nomad Business Coaching, Josh Biro, Leizanne Ting, head coach from CrushCamp, co-owner Marci Resnick from inMotion Fitness & Wellness and studio manager Karin Walsh. Our guests cover topics including the importance of building a business around the consumer, why collaborating with others in the fitness industry is a strength, and highlighting the significance of incorporating technology into the fitness world Stay tuned for next week's episode for Part 2 as Emma Barry & Matthew Januszek continue to interview these innovative individuals. To learn more about Fhitting Room, click here! https://www.fhittingroom.com/ To learn more about The Aruna Project, click here! https://arunaproject.com/ To learn more about Nomad Business Coaching, click here! https://joshbiro.com/ To learn more about CrushCamp, click here! https://www.crushcamp.com/ To learn more about inMotion Fitness & Wellness, click here! https://www.inmotionfw.com/

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, we present to you the second episode of the On The Edge Podcast where Emma Barry & Matthew Januszek interview co-founders of Boutique Fitness Solutions, Julian Barnes & NT Etuk. The Boutique Fitness Solutions, a peer-to-peer network & business education provider that guides, connects and empowers boutique fitness owners. BFS' aim is to educate, connect and support boutique fitness business owners to enable them to grow profitable businesses that serve the evolving needs of their clients. Escape Fitness, was invited to The Summit by BFS, and there Emma Barry & Matthew Januszek were able to find out BFS' top 5 business principles that they've identified to be successful, some of the biggest takeaways of the data within the fitness industry, and why many female CEOS are optimistic about the future of the fitness industry. To find out more about BFS, click here! https://boutiquefitnesssolutions.com/

On this week's Escape Your Limits Podcast, we got to sit down with the founder & GM of the Nike+ Lab and the Nike+ Accelerator who oversaw business development and partnerships, has spent nearly two decades building and scaling companies in sport, fitness and wellness- Brian Kirkbride. He is the co-founder and co-CEO of FitLab, the first fitness platform to connect every aspect of fitness lifestyle, from training to equipment to nutrition to clothing. The brands seen in FitLab Electric, Ragnar, Fitplan, McGregor FAST & XPT Life. Brian clarifies how there needs to be a reinvention of the old business model into a tech-centric model while also describing what it takes to be successful in an integrated experiential fitness & retail model, and why brand partnerships are vital to global expansion within the business realm. To learn more about FitLab visit here! https://www.fitlab.com

On this week's Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest today is known as the "daddy of data-" David Minton. He has been collecting and analyzing data from the fitness sector for the past two decades and reporting it to the public. He is also the founder of The Leisure Database company which is a leading independent specialist in the leisure sector, providing key market intelligence and analysis across the fitness industry in the form of an annual state of the industry report, Due to the pandemic the last State of the Industry Report was conducted in 2019 so there is an eager anticipation surrounding the 2022 report which is due for public release this May. Minton explains how the government has been unable to report on accurate data about the fitness industry due to inaccurate collection because of the pandemic which caused a struggle for facilities stay open. He also enlightens us on an untapped fitness opportunity with the older generation revolving around healthy movement, and the evolution of the definition of what a "low cost" gym is. To learn more about The Lesiure Database, click here: https://www.leisuredb.com/

On this weeks episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, Matthew Januszek & Emma Barry interview the first female CEO of IHRSA in its 40-year history, Liz Clark, at the Connected Health & Fitness Summit. Formerly a candy industry specialist, she previously lobbied government relations and advocacy at the National Confectioners Association (NCA). Serving as the industry's voice in DC since 2011, Clark successfully lobbied to have confection manufacturing deemed "essential" during the pandemic. A striking contrast from the candy industry, Clark set her eyes on fitness. Transitioning her talents from one industry to another, she is advocating to making a change on Capitol Hill for higher awareness of fitness and the power of movement, nationwide. Clark highlights her first 100 days as CEO, her plans to evolve IHRSA, what role politics plays in fitness, and the importance of advocation for health representatives in Capitol Hill. To find out more about IHRSA, click here: https://www.ihrsa.org/

On this weeks episode of the Escape Your Limits, we interview an ex investment banker turned fitness entrepreneur, Simi Williams. She served different roles over 5 years within Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, spanning across equity capital markets and asset management. She then worked as an Investment Professional at Helios Investment Partners, Africa's largest private equity fund. Desiring a change of her finance lifestyle, she wanted to pursue a career that allowed her to enjoy life while she loved what she was doing. In 2019, she founded BEYOND fitness, Africa's first boutique fitness studio and digital platform. An entrepreneur keen to shake up the underserved African fitness industry, she focused on creating an impact in wellness, finance, technology, and inclusion spaces. Williams gives insight into the current state of Nigeria, and why growing a business is harder now than ever, what lessons she learned from her finance background that led to her success in fitness, and how she was able to be a successful entrepreneur while handling motherhood. To learn more about BEYOND Fitness click here: https://www.beyondng.com/

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, we bring to you a new series with co-hosts Emma Barry and Matthew Januszek called the On the Edge Podcast. In this new series Matthew and Emma touch on a variety of topics that tie fitness into tech, fashion, etc. This week, the pair were invited to the Connected Health & Fitness Summit where they interviewed not one, not two, but five guests that each give their thoughts on the current state of the health industry and where they see it progressing in the future. These exclusive interviews cover a variety of topics including technology, business strategy and growth, the incorporation of science into fitness, health & well-being, and so on. The Connected Health & Fitness Summit asks the question of how the new type of consumer chooses to engage with fitness tech companies and gyms alike will determine the future successes, and failures, of these interconnected industries. Against this backdrop, in the past 18 months there has been a flood of investment into Fitness Tech; whether this be in the form of smart-fitness devices, fitness videos and tutorials, connected at-home fitness, or daily trackers and wearables. To learn more about the Summit click here: https://connectedhealthandfitness.com/events/connected-health-fitness-summit

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, we bring to you a new series with co-hosts Emma Barry and Matthew Januszek called the On the Edge Podcast. In this new series Matthew and Emma touch on a variety of topics that tie fitness into tech, fashion, etc. This week, the pair were invited to the Connected Health & Fitness Summit where they interviewed not one, not two, but five guests that each give their thoughts on the current state of the health industry and where they see it progressing in the future. These exclusive interviews cover a variety of topics including technology, business strategy and growth, the incorporation of science into fitness, health & well-being, and so on. The Connected Health & Fitness Summit asks the question of how the new type of consumer chooses to engage with fitness tech companies and gyms alike will determine the future successes, and failures, of these interconnected industries. Against this backdrop, in the past 18 months there has been a flood of investment into Fitness Tech; whether this be in the form of smart-fitness devices, fitness videos and tutorials, connected at-home fitness, or daily trackers and wearables. To learn more about the Summit click here: https://connectedhealthandfitness.com/events/connected-health-fitness-summit

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, we interview the managing director of 70 plus JD Gyms nationwide, Alun Peacock. A former professional rugby union player turned health club operator, he blazed his way through the fitness industry by working for JJB Health Clubs. Peacock was with the business from their outset, joining in 1997 to manage the first JJB club and leaving the business in 2010 as operations director, looking after 68 sites. By having the large backing of retail megabrand JD Sports, JD Gyms was able to execute their success by focusing on their consumers wants and needs. By revolutionizing affordable fitness with fair pricing and a sensational training environment, the success of JD Gyms is seen throughout their multiple locations. He puts his input on why the fitness retail industry doesn't dive into opening fitness clubs, what role social media played in designing JD Gyms, and the innovation behind creating a successful business in the fitness industry. To learn more about JD Gyms, click here: https://www.jdgyms.co.uk/

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, we interview Neal Spruce, the CEO of dotFIT, and the former owner of the prestigious National Academy of Sports Medicine. Growing up, Spruce was surrounded by fitness and turned his lifelong passion into his career. When owning the National Academy of Sports Medicine, he revolutionized the business by turning it into the global leader in providing evidence-based certifications, fitness solutions, and advanced credentials to health, sports- performance, and fitness professionals. He moved on to wanting to help people find holistic solutions tin their fitness journey's and created dotFIT, which focuses on filling nutritional gaps and providing evidence-based programs. Spruce focuses on informing people how to fulfill their nutritional gaps, the differentiation between health span, life span, and play span, and growing a business in what one is passionate about. Learn more about dotFIT here: https://www.dotfit.com/ Learn more about Fibr here: https://www.fibr.fit/home/

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, we interview Joe De Sena, the creator of one of the most mentally challenging races to exist, the Spartan Race. Being raised around the mob during his formative years, De Sena took the lessons he learned and applied it to his life. In doing so, he created an entrepreneurial career for himself which led him to Wall Street, and soon to the fresh air of Vermont. There, he was able to explore his passions- which include mentally and physically challenging the human race- and soon birthed the Spartan and Death Race. De Sena explains his views on failure, career switching, and looking past fears and obstacles. Learn more about Joe De Sena here: https://joedesena.com/

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, we interview the "Godfather of Glutes," and the man who created the viral glute workout-the hip thrust- Bret Contreras. Wanting to understand the functionalities of the body more with certain workouts, Bret published over 50 peer reviewed articles that discussed his findings from everything between the effects crunches to doing higher reps with lower weights. Contreras dives into the anatomy of the glutes, and the best way to train them. He also gives insight into building your muscles, and what some of the best practices are to see growth. Due to his in-depth knowledge of the glutes, he has become known as the "glute guy," and has trained hundreds of clients and transforming their bodies. Learn more about Bret Contreras at: https://bretcontreras.com/

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, we interview co-owner and president of one of the most transparent companies in the supplement industry, Mike McErlane. After starting his career for working with Joe Weider during the time where the fitness industry was transitioning from an all-men's industry to being inclusive, Mike met Jim Stoppani. Together, these two men transformed the supplement industry, and uncovered may truths through science. T]his combination of science and truth set up Jym Supplements to be one of the most prolific and honest companies in the industry. Learn more about Jym Supplements at http://jymsupplementscience.com/

Dr. John Rusin is a sports performance specialist and injury prevention expert that has coached some of the world's most elite athletes including multiple Olympic gold medalists, NFL & MLB All-Star performers, and professional athletes from 11 different sports. In this interview, we focus on functional hypertrophy training for injury prevention and much more. Learn more about Dr. John Rusin: https://drjohnrusin.com

On episode #226 of the Escape Your Limits podcast, we interview Elite Master Trainer, Danny Torgl, who has been transforming bodies for more than 40 years, earning him recognition as the 'Master of Body Sculpting'. Danny has been schooled by the best in the business. After a childhood growing up on a farm in Spain, where Danny was inspired by the muscular arms of his leather shoe maker uncle, he moved to The States and started bodybuilding. It was here that he was introduced to Vince Gironda, the 'Iron Guru'. This introduction changed Danny's life and set him on a path that would establish him as one of America's highest profile personal trainers.

On this week's Escape Your Limits podcast, we talk to Drew Manning, a well-known health and fitness expert, personal trainer and best-selling author of Fit2Fat2Fit. In his book, Drew documents his purposeful weight gain and weight loss experiment in order to achieve better understanding and empathy with those that struggle to make a healthy lifestyle a habit. Tune-in to learn about the physical, mental and emotional impact the experiment had on Drew and those around him, and hear about the unexpected life lessons and tried and tested training methods he learnt along the way.

On this week's Escape Your Limits podcast, we talk to Partha Unnava, founder and CEO of Lasso, a new wave of performance compression activewear to improve movement and recovery. After becoming frustrated with his own rehabilitation path following an ankle injury playing basketball, Partha used his biomechanical engineering background and set out on a mission to bring to market products that changed what apparel could do for the body and its movement. He is a successful and passionate entrepreneur who values authenticity, the importance of resonating with your community, leaning into your own uniqueness and unplugging from money to find fulfilment. Tune in now.

Oliver Trevena is a Hollywood actor, investor, and serial entrepreneur whose passion has been a key component to his incredible success. His passion for health and wellness inspired a number of business ventures, including a new drink company called Cali Water, which he founded with Vanessa Hudgens. He also has investments in the cardio fitness machine Climbr and the exclusive personal training club Dogpound. Throughout our interview, we dive into some fascinating subjects including: • The healing power of breathwork and awareness • Why you need to surround yourself with honest people • How persistence pays off • And the 3 P's to success: People, Product and Process Tune-in now!

To close out what has been an amazing year, we are going to dive into some of the most popular podcast episodes of 2021. But first, we want to thank our loyal community of listeners, everyone who has watched on YouTube, commented, engaged with an episode, or shared their favorite segments. The Escape Your Limits podcast was created to deliver on-demand, inspirational, valuable content to our audience. Each week, we connect with industry thought leaders on an ever-widening array of offerings on every topic imaginable. There were even episodes that told true stories you couldn't dream up if you tried. Given the wealth of options, it's likely you missed a binge-worthy episode or two, even if you're an avid listener or watcher. Over the past year, the Escape Your Limits podcast has grown extensively, with episodes being downloaded, listened to, and watched hundreds of thousands of times by people from all over the world. As you can imagine, it was hard to narrow down 10 outliers from the 52 episodes that we produced. Deciding which ones made the cut wasn't easy. When looking at our top-performing episodes of the year, a lot stood out. We chose these podcast guests and subject matter experts because they pushed the form, hit on several broad perspectives, helped to process the world around us, resonated with our audience, and have shaped the vision for what it truly means to Escape Your Limits. So, without further ado, here are 10 notable episodes that debuted in 2021 that we can't stop talking about – each one is worth checking out. Tune-in now!

Joseph McClendon III is a neuropsychologist, best-selling author, performance coach to celebrities, and lead speaker for Tony Robbins programs. As a global leader, his tools and techniques have given millions of people around the world the competitive advantage to lead their best lives. He literally radiates with positive energy and wisdom, and his remarkable influence continues to set the standard when it comes to achieving your wildest dreams. If you want to reframe your perspective to live a magnificent life, this is one episode you don't want to miss. Tune-in now! Learn more about Joseph McClendon III: https://www.josephmcclendon.com/home Follow him on Instagram: @iamjosephmcclendon

Ultra endurance athlete James Lawrence aka the "Iron Cowboy," has truly escaped the limits of human performance and endurance, both physically and mentally. He has broken multiple Guinness World Records and achieved what was once believed to be impossible by completing 100 triathlons in 100 days with "Conquer 100" to raise $250,000 for charity. The incredible feat required strength, community, family support, and escaping his limits. Check out the Iron Cowboy's fascinating interview with our host Matthew Januszek. Learn more about James Lawrence: https://www.ironcowboy.com/

Dr. Edythe Heus is a sports medicine and movement expert who developed Revolution in Motion. She is a renowned doctor whose groundbreaking balance, fascia, and proprioceptive training methods have radically optimized the athletic performance of professional and Olympic athletes. At the intersection of physical and cognitive function, she invites you to explore the body's interconnectedness and to challenge what's possible. During our interview, we discuss: • How to injury-proof your body • What it means to be in a "flow state" • Ways to supercharge your core strength • The link between healthy feet and a healthy brain Learn more about about Dr. Edythe Heus: https://revinmo.com/dr-edythe-heus/ Tune-in now!

Alwyn Cosgrove is a best-selling author, speaker, 2x cancer survivor, and the owner of Results Fitness. He is also a member of the Nike Performance Council. His gym was named one of the top 10 gyms in America by Men's Health magazine. Joining us this week is also out co-host Pete Holman. He is an entrepreneur, inventor, product developer, and trainer who is a subject matter expert on the evolution of strength training and the farm strong movement. Throughout this interview, we discuss these training philosophies as well as: The reason strength training is both a competitive advantage and life advantage Why good trainers design workouts and great trainers design programs Heart rate variability And the mistakes people make when it comes to bodyweight training Tune-in now!

Superheroes aren't born, they're made. As you can imagine, making a superhero takes a hell of a lot of consistent, ass-kicking hard work. New York-based trainer Don Saladino is one of the most sought-after celebrity trainers in the industry when it comes to getting Hollywood's finest insanely fit. He's had his hand in more big screen role preps than just about anyone and is responsible for some of the most impressive—and unrecognizable—transformations. It's not just all about lifting heavy weights and getting jacked. For Saladino, it's about balance and consistency, both physical and mental. Getting actors into butt-kicking superhero shape deserves an Oscar in itself. His star-studded clientele includes Ryan Reynolds, Scarlett Johansson, and Hugh Jackman. In this interview, Saladino sits down with host Matthew Januszek to discuss: • Why his #1 goal when training high-profile clients is physical and mental resiliency • Invaluable lessons he's learned from enduring business hardships • Why nutrition is the most understood area of fitness You'll even get a behind-the-scenes tour of his gym! Tune-in now. Follow Don on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donsaladino/ Check out his website: https://donsaladino.com/