Podcasts about escape your limits

This week on the Escape Your Limits podcast, we're bringing you a special midweek episode. We took the podcast to Fit Expo in Los Angeles, California, where we connected with industry leaders and explored cutting-edge ideas shaping the future of fitness. During our time at the show, we interviewed some of the leading experts and athletes including: Guy Cisternino Jr., 7x IFBB Pro Champ  @GuyCisternino Martins Licis, World's Strongest Man, 2019  @MartinsLicis Jon Kodak, Body Architect/Stretch Artist/Entrepreneur/Actor - Instagram @worldofkodak Billy Reilich, Competitive Bodybuilder - Instagram @billreilich Joe Ventress,  @Stillswolejv Mark Harley, Fitness Coach  @HellaMarkHarley Keone Pearson, 2x 212 Mr. Olympia  @keone_prodigy1 Lola Montez, IFBB Figure Pro 5x Olympian - Instagram @fit_lolamontez Lexi Lutz, Bikini Competitor  @lexinicolex  In this episode, we dive into a wide range of topics, including: Latest trends in equipment, training, nutrition, and social media. Training Styles – From stone lifting to joint-friendly methods, with a focus on effective equipment. Nutrition and Supplements – Diverse diets, from high-protein to vegan, plus key supplements. Social Media Influence – Fitness figures use platforms for education, engagement, and transparency. Beyond Bodybuilding – Athletes explore jujitsu, boxing, and new competition goals. Coaching & Learning – Experts, podcasts, and coaches are essential for progress. To learn more about Fit Expo, click here: https://thefitexpo.com/  ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog: https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog (US) https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue (UK)  ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/   0:00 Intro 0:55 Guy Cisternino Jr., 7x IFBB Pro Champ 8:27 Martins Licis, World's Strongest Man, 2019 10:33 Billy Reilich, Competitive Bodybuilder 12:09 Joe Ventress 17:50 Jon Kodak, Body Architect/Stretch Artist/Entrepreneur/Actor 19:46 Mark Harley, Fitness Coach 29:06 Lola Montez, IFBB Figure Pro 5x Olympian 37:07 Keone Pearson, 2x 212 Mr. Olympia 40:02 Lexi Lutz, Bikini Competitor

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, we are joined by Dr. Jim Stoppani, a renowned expert in exercise science, sports nutrition, and supplementation, with over 15 years of experience helping millions transform their lives through science-backed training and nutrition plans. He earned his PhD in exercise physiology and a minor in biochemistry from the University of Connecticut and completed postdoctoral research at Yale University, focusing on exercise and gene regulation in muscle tissue. He was presented with the Gatorade Beginning Investigator Award by the American Physiological Society for his research. After serving as Senior Science Editor for Weider Publications, he launched JYM Supplement Science in 2013, a pioneering sports nutrition company and has authored influential books, including The Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength and LL Cool J's Platinum 360 Diet and Lifestyle. In this podcast, Dr. Jim Stoppani discusses: New research into muscle growth. Mathematical models for maximizing muscle. Strategies for the fit vs. more unfit exerciser. Weight loss, muscle gain and lifestyle change. Optimal workouts for fat loss vs. muscle gain. Testosterone, supplements and the anabolic window. Full body vs Split body workouts. Time under tension and its role in muscle building. Muscle protein synthesis. The benefits of intermittent fasting. Creatine and protein intake guidelines. How alcohol impacts sleep, muscle gain and recovery. To learn more about Dr. Jim Stoppanni, click here: https://www.jimstoppani.com/ https://jymsupplementscience.com/ ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog: https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog (US) https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue (UK)  ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/   0:00       Intro 0:20       New research into muscle growth 3:09       Range of motion and muscle growth 5:57       Stretching and muscle growth 6:58       Applying new research to workouts 12:49    Importance of time under tension 14:44    Scientific models and muscle growth 21:23    The ideal amount of muscle for health 26:57    Protein intake and essential amino acids 46:23    The benefits of creatine for performance 54:15    Balancing lifestyle changes 15:18    Full body vs. split body workouts 1:04:01 Exercises that trigger testosterone

We welcome returning guest Matthew Januszek to the show - founder and CEO of leading fitness equipment brand Escape and host of the Escape Your Limits podcast - to talk all things strength training in the fitness industry and how the space has developed from a business perspective since Escape was founded in 1998.   GUEST RESOURCES Matthew Januszek on LinkedIn Escape Fitness Escape Your Limits Podcast   THE FIT GUIDE Visit The Fit Guide The Fit Guide helps fitness lovers find and experience the world's best fitness clubs and studios; and helps fitness clubs create incredible, five star client experiences every time. Subscribe to The Fit Guide Newsletter The Fit Guide on LinkedIn   SHOW RESOURCES Jack Thomas on LinkedIn Fitness Business Asia Website Fitness Business Asia Instagram

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, we are joined by legend, John Brown, a trailblazing American bodybuilder who rose to fame in the 1970s and 1980s. Despite facing racism and discrimination in the sport, Brown achieved incredible success, winning the Amateur Mr. Universe title in 1981 and 1982, as well as the Mr. World title three times. John went on to raise three boys, all of whom inherited his sporting genes and, with the benefit of his support, experience and wisdom, went on to achieve success as NFL players. In this podcast we take a walk-through Brown's exceptional bodybuilding achievements, how he leveraged his unique performance approach to created wealth and his unconventional training techniques, diet and pre-competition preparations. We also explore how he has supported his three sons to become successful NFL players, whilst unpacking the grit and determination it takes to succeed. This conversation is all about challenging norms and pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Buckle up - this one is a hell of a ride! In this podcast, Brown covers: The origins of Mr. Universe and Brown's unique approach to competitive bodybuilding. Building a bodybuilding  business through questioning and entrepreneurship. The overtraining fallacy and the importance of eating and sleeping. Growing muscle without using steroids. Coca-Cola – the secret sauce in training revival. The influence of genetics and parental involvement on athletic success. Eating dirty to gain athletic advantage. Post bodybuilding diet and how the gym has become a necessary evil. Designing performance sportswear that changed then world. Disbelief: life's biggest limiter. Parenting, marriage, and financial regrets. Achieving dreams and escaping limits.   To learn more about John Brown, click here: https://www.instagram.com/johnbrownblackcoffee/  https://www.facebook.com/johnbrownmruniverse/  ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog: https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog (US) https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue (UK)  ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/   0:00       Intro 0:02       The origins of Mr Universe and other bodybuilding organisations 0:18       Brown's career changing approach to bodybuilding competitions 9:46       Leveraging bodybuilding to build a business 19:52    Bodybuilding, Mr Universe and influencers 26:25    Charting a life path through questioning and entrepreneurship 32:04    No such thing as over training only under sleeping and under eating 37:16    Pushing through bad form to get stronger 37:40    Growing muscle without using steroids 40:33    weightlifting routine for muscle growth 48:23    Intense training for NFL athletes and Coca Cola – the secret sauce for training revival 51:31    The influence of genetics and parental influence on athletic success 1:00:40 Parenting and coaching children in sport 1:05:43 Bodybuilding, nutrition, and training philosophy 1:09:26 Eating dirty to gain athletic advantage 1:11:36 Changing diet and training routine post bodybuilding career 1:12:03 Gym training: after a30 years it's become a necessary evil 1:15:00 Designing performance sportswear that changed then world 1:20:38 Disbelief: life's biggest limiter 1:21:44 Parenting, marriage, and financial regrets 1:31:28 Achieving dreams and escaping limits

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, we are joined by Shawn Ray aka ‘The Giant Killer', former professional bodybuilder, 13-time Mr. Olympia Finalist and one of the most rebellious, outspoken athletes in the sport still to this day.  Not one to shy away from speaking openly and honestly, this episode takes a deep dive into the significance of performance in bodybuilding, ethical implications, overcoming setbacks, and balancing bodybuilding with other aspects of life. Shawn Ray talks openly about his experience and insights on the evolution of bodybuilding, the impact of social media, and the importance of mentors. Ray also discusses the risks of injury, health problems, and death, as well as the growing trend of bodybuilders relying on teams of trainers, nutritionists, and other support staff. Ray emphasizes the need for balance and prioritizing self-reliance, personal responsibility, and appreciation in fostering meaningful connections. In this highlights video, Shawn Ray talks about: How the passion began with a magazine on a newsstand. The role of self-doubt and ego in bodybuilding. Rising to the occasion when things get tough. The importance of a mentor in career success. Breaking down ego and building up confidence. To learn more about Shawn Ray, click here: instagram.com/shawnrayifbbpro buildwithpros.com ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog:  https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue  ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/   0:00       Intro 2:21       Manifesting bodybuilding dreams through self-belief 10:24    The benefits of having a mentor 13:06    The importance of posing in bodybuilding 18:33    Father-son relationship and entrepreneurship 25:05    Bodybuilding, Olympia and relationships 31:18    Ronnie Coleman's rise to Mr Olympia 33:29    Bodybuilding career, goals and personal growth 39:23    The importance of balance between life and work 42:31    Sacrifices and health risks of being a bodybuilder 47:54    The ethics of supplements in bodybuilding 53:28    Drug use and the lack of accountability 1:01:53 Bodybuilding physiques and divisions 1:06:36 Challenging traditional bodybuilding norms 1:08:19 Bodybuilding prize money and promoter challenges 1:20:00 The benefits of social media platforms for personal branding

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, we are joined by Dr. Rand McCain, aka ‘The Longevity Doctor' to explore whether death is predetermined by genetics or whether we can make informed lifestyle choices that extend health span and override the influence of our genes. Dr. McClain earned his medical degree at Western University and completed his internship at the University of Southern California's Keck School of Medicine Residency Program (U.S.C. California Hospital) and has spent his professional life redefining what it means to be in optimal health. Having established his own practice, Regenerative and Sports Medicine Dr. McClain supports his patients (many of which are A-List celebrities and world-class athletes) through the application of cutting edge treatments and philosophies including bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), hyperbaric oxygen therapy, cryotherapy, platelet rich plasma and stem cell therapies.  In his recent book, ‘Cheating Death: The New Science of Living Longer and Better', Dr. McClain reveals fresh, science-backed approach to genetics, natural aging, and proactive medical treatments and discusses how to access to these therapies to jumpstart their body's regenerative processes. Bolstered with research and recovery stories from real people, Cheating Death gives readers the tools to live healthier, longer lives.  In this podcast, Dr. McClain talks extensively about: ●       Fitness trends and nutrition principles past and present. ●       Biological age versus Chronological age. ●       Key bio markers for predicting healthy longevity. ●       Anti-aging supplements. ●       The effect of NAD on energy and sleep. ●       Polyphenols and their role in fighting inflammation and cancer. ●       Sleep hygiene habits. ●       Cold Therapy and heat shock proteins to boost health. ●       Air quality's impact on health. ●       Testosterone replacement therapy. Debunking myths. ●       Fasting and its effects on cortisol.       The role of genetics  and emerging tech in a long and healthy life.   To learn more about Dr. Rand McClain, click here: https://drrandmcclain.com/ https://psrmed.com/ ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog:  https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue  ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/ 0:00       Intro 0:33       Weightlifting for performance and aesthetics 2:38       The impact Schwarzenegger had on bodybuilding 3:53       Fitness trends and nutrition principles past and present 7:41       Verify the source: don't believe everything you see or read 13:06    The misconception that body building icons are in competition shape 12 months of the year 17:26    The inspiration behind the book ‘Cheating Death' 19:06    Biological age versus chronological  age 24:58    Key bio markers for predicting healthy longevity 38:26    Anti-aging supplements, including vitamin D3 and B 42:33    The effect of NAD on energy and sleep 46:06    Poly phenols and their potential to fight inflammation and cancer 49:07    Creating good sleep hygiene habits 56:52    The effects of growth hormones on sleep 1:00:05 Cold Therapy and heat shock proteins to improve blood flow and general health 1:02:40 Air quality's impact on health, with a focus on nitric oxide and its benefits 1:10:09 Testosterone replacement therapy and the risks 1:24:00 The effects of fasting on cortisol 1:30:52 The role of genetics in a long and healthy life 1:35:40 Emerging tech and therapies that will significantly impact health span 1:38:46 Regenerating nerves and recovering from paralysis using stem cells

Matthew Januszek, a titan in the entrepreneurial realm for nearly three decades, boasts a legacy marked by innovation and foresight. As the Co-Founder of Escape Fitness, a venture he spearheaded 27 years ago, Januszek has been at the forefront of revolutionizing the fitness industry. The company's approach was to focus on creating equipment and training programs that aligned with the principles of functional fitness, which emphasizes movements that mimic real-life activities and improve overall strength, flexibility, and coordination.His visionary leadership extends beyond the boardroom, as he also hosts the widely acclaimed Escape Your Limits Podcast, offering a platform for thought leaders to share their insights.Today, Januszek's influence extends further as he holds directorial board positions in three esteemed companies, where his strategic acumen continues to shape the trajectory of businesses across diverse sectors. Januszek exemplifies the essence of entrepreneurial spirit and resilience, leaving an indelible imprint on the landscape of business and innovation.In the latest episode of Just FlexIt™, the guys join Mathew Januszek in a fascinating conversation about his background, gym culture, and Escape Fitness.  Don't miss the latest episode of Just FlexIt™!   Three Reps: 

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, we are joined by John Jaquish, a doctor of biomechanical engineering on a mission to educate the world as to why traditional weightlifting is a waste of time. Driven by an obsessive interest in bone health stemming from his mothers' osteoporosis diagnosis, invented the X3® – a device that improves bone strength, whilst limiting the risk of injury, through the application of variable (adaptive) resistance. Dr. Jaquish is absolutely committed to advancing oesteogenic load research and travels the world speaking about its implications. A number of his articles have been printed in medical journals and he has also written and published a couple of books: ‘Oesteogenic Loading' and ‘Weight Lifting is a Waste of Time – And So Is Cardio. There's A Better Way To Have The Body You Want'. Whilst Dr. Jaquish is a disruptor and very happy to question the effectiveness of traditional weight training techniques, his findings are also supported by several independent studies. His methods are used in training the world's most elite athletes and associations such as the entire Miami Heat organization, various NFL and NBA players, as well as Olympians.   In this podcast, John talks extensively about: ● Strength training and maximizing muscle growth. ● Volume training, hypertrophy and stretch-induced training. ● Nutrition, Hydration and ‘The Carnivore Diet.' ● Semaglutide, weight loss and lifestyle changes. ● Big changes coming to Testosterone Replacement Therapy. ● Genetic outliers and impacts on training.   To learn more about Dr. John Jaquish, click here: https://www.jaquishbiomedical.com/ https://primalmedical.net/ ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog:  https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue  ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, we are joined Paul Byrne, an innovative leader whose focus on progression and innovation has been instrumental in shaping the fitness industry as we know it. Today, Paul is a Partner at Harrison Co, a consumer-focused investment bank helping clients make the right strategic business decisions to capitalize on the rapidly changing consumer economy. Recently the company released a report exploring ‘The Impact and Opportunities of GLP-1s for the Fitness and Wellness Industry'.  In this podcast we dive into the detail, drawing on Paul's extensive firsthand industry experience to understand how fitness operators can optimize the introduction of these new ‘miracle' weight loss drugs. Paul is perfectly placed to comment, thanks to his extensive experience of driving innovation and growth in the fitness industry. Over the course twenty years, Paul transformed Precor from a ‘one trick pony' into a multi-product world renowned fitness company over the course of a twenty-year period. In addition to bringing to market iconic equipment innovations including the elliptical (EFX®) and the adaptive motion trainer (AMT), during his time as President, Paul also kick-started the gym floor technology revolution with the introduction of Precor's Preva - a personalized fitness technology providing tailored workouts, popular apps and live tv to cardio machine users.  There are few people who know more about the need to adapt to changing market conditions or the value in keeping a head of the curve with products and services relevant to the ever-changing needs and wants of the consumer. In this podcast, Paul talks about: The rationale behind the report. Defining GLP-1s – how they work, what benefits they deliver. How GLP-1s can be accessed. The disruption GLP-1s will cause to the fitness, wellness, weight loss and other industries. Whether GLP-1 use will drive more or less people to gyms. The need for gyms to adapt to accommodate GLP-1 users. A call for specialist coaches who understand GLP-1s. The fusion of fitness and wellness with traditional healthcare. The global adoption of GPL-1s. To learn more about Paul Byrne click here https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-byrne-a930408/ To request a free copy of the Harrison Co report entitled: “The Impact and Opportunities of GLP-1s for the Fitness and Wellness Industry', visit Harrisonco.com ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog:  https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue  ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest is Eric Uresk, a man on a mission to help people empower their strength, gain unshakeable confidence and master their mindset.  Despite a JiuJitsu and Judo Black Belt, with over 20 years of martial arts and mindfulness experience, Eric has not had a free ride to success. As a teenager, he became a character of violence in order to survive and feel safe, transcending into a life of crime and addiction. Homeless, and facing close brushes with death due to his lifestyle, he turned to the 12-step program at age 23 and began a ‘journey of truth'. Eric transformed his life, becoming a World Champion Mindset Coach, holding Black Belts in JiuJitsu and Judo, now driven to help transform the lives of others through radical honesty, personal responsibility and his signature Martial Arts Mindset program.    In this episode of the Escape your Limits Podcast, Eric talks about:   Fighting addiction; a disease of isolation and separation. Finding a feeling of safety in building a violent character. Believing that in order to survive, people needed to fear him. Hitting rock bottom and building back up through the 12-step program. Challenging yourself regularly in order to progress and evolve. Pursuing strength, both physical and emotional.  The importance of healing relationships and finding balance.  Discovering focus, awareness and presence through martial arts. Channeling your energy, the highest currency we have as humans. ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog:  https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue  ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/  

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest is Dr. Mike Wasilisin, a chiropractor-come-social-media-influencer, who turned his MoveU social media into a platform to bring his movement practice to the masses.  Through a refreshing combination of visual body art, humor, and ergonomic education, Dr. Mike Wasilisin spearheads a unique, entrepreneurial approach to free people from pain. His methodology focuses around the importance of positional presence, alignment awareness and activation exercises.  A man on a mission, he strongly challenges traditional methods of treating the symptoms instead of the root causes, and empowers people to take back the control of their own bodies and pain by improving the way they move through exercise and throughout their lives.  In this episode of the Escape your Limits Podcast, Dr. Mike talks about:   Why everyone has it in them to live a pain-free life. Frustrations over the current healthcare system.  Anatomy artists, humor, and ergonomic education. Positional presence, alignment awareness and activation exercises. Building a career around your strengths, personality and the lifestyle you want. The challenges and opportunities of having ADHD. The drive to be the best in the world at something. Pain ultimately being a construct of the mind. The importance of breathwork. “Wedge-ucation”; his entire sleep concept. ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog:  https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue  ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, we are joined by two of the industry's most sought after thought leaders; Anthony Vennare, successful entrepreneur and Founder of Fiit Insider, and Mo Iqbal, Founder and CEO of Sweatworks, to take a look back at the fitness industry ‘Flexes and Fails' of 2023 as well as discuss 2024 predictions and future trends. The fitness industry has been through a tumultuous time. A time of change, challenges and opportunities. Some innovations have received rocketing success and yet others have fallen by the wayside. Technology has seen a surge in advancements from connected fitness, to AI and AR/VR experiences whilst consumer demand has become more modernized and personalized.  The industry is in a moment of great development, but knowing which innovation, technology or trend to follow presents its own problems.  In this episode of the Escape your Limits Podcast, Matthew, Mo and Anthony discuss 2023 ‘Flexes and Fails' and debate the predictions and future trends for 2024. Topics include:   The ‘Flexes and Fails' of big tech and mid-sized companies. Experiential versus digital experiences. The questionable hype of connected fitness. The value of community and the in-person model.  The focus on wellness, health and longevity. Mental health, resilience and recovery. Predictions and future trends set to take 2024 by storm. ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog:  https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue  ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/  

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest is Roald Tromp, CEO of CBD Sports. Having exposed his body to many years of competitive sports from baseball, tennis and skiing to CrossFit and MMA, Roald developed a knee injury that resulted in chronic pain. He learnt to live with the pain which not only hampered his athletic performance but also limited his ability to carry out everyday tasks and made it almost impossible to get a good night's sleep, slowing recovery. Whilst working at a sports exhibition, Roald was encouraged to try a CBD product to help him cope with the knee pain and to get him through the long days. This encounter changed his life and set him on a new journey into the world of cannabinoid products. In 2018, Roald founded CBD Sports, the world's largest one stop platform offering a range of CBD products specifically for athletes. Roald advocates that any athlete – pro or amateur can benefit from CBD supplements as part of their daily routine. Benefits include faster recovery, less muscle and joint pain and tackling inflammation. In this podcast, Roald talks about:  His personal CBD journey. Types of cannabinoid products and their legal status. The three applications of Cannabis (recreational, medical & supplementation). CBDs impact on performance, sleep, recovery, pain relief and mental resilience. The use of THC. Dosing CBD. Global regulation of CBD. The challenges of marketing CBD. THC versus alcohol. To learn more about Roald, click here. https://www.linkedin.com/in/roaldtromp/ ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog:  https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue  ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest is Jay Worthy, a hugely accomplished corporate leader who, at the height of his success, swapped life in the boardroom for life as a self-employed, high-performance coach. Few in the industry have climbed the corporate career ladder as fast as Jason. Having entered the fitness industry as a personal trainer, Jason flipped to supplier side, joining Technogym in a sales role before, in 2012 accepting a position as GM for EMEA with Life Fitness.  This moved marked the start of a meteoric rise through the corporate ranks which included significant stepping stones such as MD UK, MD EMEA, VP of Innovation and CTO, leading to the appointment as President and CEO in 2018. In this role, Jason successfully  led the separation of Life Fitness (a $1BN division of Brunswick Corporation) from parent company  by way of a sale to KPS Capital Partners, then reset the global growth strategy to safeguard the company's future. In 2022, Jason returned to operations as CEO of leading franchise business, Anytime Fitness UK, before making a surprise move out of the corporate environment into a new role as a non executive director, author and life coach, driven by a desire to help individuals and companies optimise the link between human health and nature.  On today's podcast, Jason talks about: The importance of remaining loyal to one's authentic self. Cultural changes presenting opportunities to the fitness industry. Burnout, a ‘do or die' culture and imposter syndrome. How nature pulled him back from crisis point. Microdosing and the power of marginal gains. How the pandemic reset the fitness industry. The strength in simplicity and collaboration. The role of technology in wellness. Commercial challenges of building a community-focused brand. Reconnecting with personal values. ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog:  https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue  ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/  

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest is Kevin Yates. With a wealth of industry experience, Yates was COO at 1Rebel, the CEO & Founder of TRIB3, a 2022 Great British Entrepreneur of the Year winner and has recently been appointed by Lifts Brands to its EMEA Leadership team as COO, tasked with driving the operations of franchised fitness operator Snap Fitness in the UK and Ireland.  Kevin is known for being an innovative trailblazer, responsible for helping drive the big boutique fitness boom in the UK. He is experienced in business turnaround and development, both in the UK and in emerging markets and is a specialist in bringing creativity, discipline, efficiency and focus to business with his hands-on approach and strategic outlook.  In this episode of the Escape your Limits Podcast, Kevin talks about:   Facing mistakes head-on and taking learnings from them. Differences between owned and franchised businesses. The massive push on boutique fitness growth. Opportunities that the European market still has to offer.  Riding the rollercoaster of a post CV-19 comeback. The legacy of the UK fitness market.  Removing complexity for business success. ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog:  https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue  ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/  

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest is James Balfour, founder of the  iconic, trailblazing, boutique fitness brand, 1Rebel. When the brand entered the market in 2014, it reimagined fitness, offering an endorphin-rich, community drive experience that combined beautifully quirky, high-end environments with quality programming, instruction and community. This was arguably the start of the boutique fitness revolution. In this podcast, James Balfour gives a very candid account of the brand's pandemic survival strategy, its strategic pivots to remain relevant, strong and sustainable through changing market conditions and a glimpse at the brand's future ambitions. James' also talks about his personal experience of the pandemic. As an eternal optimist, he always believed the storm would eventually pass, which it did, but at what cost? James talks about the collateral damage and harsh lessons learned about the importance of family and friendship. In this podcast, James talks very frankly and honestly about: Adapting the 1Rebel business model in response to COVID. Evolution of boutique fitness. Experience driven marketing. Values vs. marketing messages. Creating community-driven environments that promote unity.  Nurturing and supporting freelance instructors. Adapting the model in response to changes in consumer behaviours. Growth strategies, franchising and international expansion. The impact of emerging technology on the fitness industry. Fitness trend predictions. Personal lessons from the pandemic. To learn more about 1Rebel, click here. ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog:  https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue  ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/    

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guests are Vishal Amin and Daniel Chappell, Co-Founders of UNTIL, a member's club and workspace spinning the industry on its head. A business launch with an ambition to fix a broken industry, UNTIL is liberating freelance practitioners and small businesses by providing them with access to premium facilities, digital products and expertise to help them grow their business.   Vishal has spent his career unlocking business opportunities from early stage start-ups to global organizations whilst Daniel has a wealth of experience working in the world of fitness and sport that spans over a decade.   In this episode of the Escape your Limits Podcast, Vishal and Daniel talk about:   Shaking up an archaic industry.  Empowering practitioners to know their ‘brand'. Consolidating a fragmented industry. Being a ‘petri-dish' for practitioners.  Having a proactive mindset to health and fitness. Creating a high-quality, supportive community of professionals. How communication drives a better service of care. Why hybrid is here to stay. To learn more about UNTIL , click here. ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog:  https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue  ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest is James Griffiths, founder of Wild Training, a hugely successful and growing fitness brand. Having established a franchise business in 2010 that went on to successfully operate 27 franchises under the Wild Fitness brand, James moved his attention to the creation of Wild Training Gym, a unique training facility based in the UK that coaches everyone from beginners to pro athletes.  Applying the unique Wild Training philosophy James works with his team of coaches to help athletes maximize power, endurance and control across the full range of natural movement.  The learnings, knowledge and experience used by James to fuel Wild Training come from an insatiable curiosity and drive to absorb and apply as much information as he can from the experiences of other successful coaches, athletes and business leaders.  Through adapting elements of established training systems including CrossFit, HYROX and even the ancient art of Capoeira plus the integration of specialist training equipment such as Indian Club and aerial silks, James creates bespoke training programs that help people feel better and live their best life. In this podcast, James talks about: His training for HYROX.  His Kilimanjaro workout and Guinness World Record attempt. The Wild Training philosophy. Launching the Fit2UK Campaign to get more people active. Creating an effective and scalable training philosophy. Learnings from working with strongman, Lawrence Shahlaei. Relationship between physical and mental health. Capoeira, the ultimate longevity training modality. His perfect training environment. To learn more about James Griffiths, click here. To find out more about Wild Training Gym, click here. To learn more about Fit2UK, click here ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog:  https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue  ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest is Todd Payette, champion Bodybuilder, renowned prep coach and praised author of ‘Shoulder Down', a book detailing his journey seeking the ultimate in physical perfection while battling his inner demons.  After finding his father's body shortly after his suicide, a six-year-old Todd battled to find a place in the world from an early age. Channeling a subsequent fear of death to drive his passion for health and fitness, setting out on a quest to be a bigger, faster and stronger version of himself, ultimately building an amour around himself.  Despite his success as a bodybuilder, Todd took a difficult road through life, facing both physical and mental abuse, homelessness and incarceration along the way. Having learnt some impactful life lessons, he now champions positivity, not letting your past hold you back and never giving up.  In this episode of the Escape your Limits Podcast, Todd talks about:   How is fear of death drove his passion to reach physical perfection. The impact of finding his father after his suicide at six years old. Learning his own coping mechanisms. How bodybuilding saved his life. Recognizing when bodybuilding can become an unhealthy obsession. Being incarcerated and hitting rock bottom. Rebuilding a life and finding solace in the gym.  Owning your past and choosing positivity and success. To learn more about Todd Payette, click here ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog:  https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue  ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/  

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest is Ugo Amobi.  As Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Nano Genesis Labs, a 4-year-old bionanotechnology company, Ugo is one of the world's leading pioneers in this new and exciting science.  Working with his team of engineers and scientists, Ugo is investing in and developing the application of nanotechnology to affectively administrate natural carbon molecules with healing equalities to tackle some of the world's most prolific health inhibitors including inflammation, chronic pain, cancer, suppressed immunity and brain function impairment. In addition to his commercial, nanotechnology research and development company, Ugo is also investing in microgrids and energy creation technologies with the aim of electrifying the entire continent of Africa with its 1.2 billion citizens. This will substantially increase the living standard for everyone, creating jobs and business opportunities that cannot exist without a reliable and dependable supply of electricity. Today, Ugo talks about: The journey into space that made a groundbreaking discovery and inspired a Nobel Peace prize. How the discovery of carbon molecule C60 is changing the world.  Curing a hangover using nanotechnology. Tackling inflammatory diseases, chronic pain and ‘brain fog' through nanotechnology. Vaping for good: using the application to administer C60 and improve lung function. The huge pain management market. Natural pain management solutions: an alternative to opioid use. Using nanotechnology to speed up recovery and improve athletic performance. Applying nootropics to expand the mind. Producing energy from sand. To learn more about Nano Genesis Labs, click here ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog:  https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue  ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest is Jim Huether. With a deep-rooted interest in technology, innovation and building global business success, Jim Huether joined Hyperice in 2014. At the time the company was achieving sub $1 million in annual sales. By 2020, under Jim's leadership, the brand was raking in more than $200 million per annum in global sales and had firmly established ‘recovery' as an exciting new growth sector. Recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of 500 fastest growing companies in America four years on the trot, Hyperice has carved its place as a market leader not just in recovery but now in the wider Performance and Wellness Technology Space.  In this episode, Jim talks through Hyperice's journey from startup to global leader in an emerging market. Topics covered included: The challenges of developing a start-up business. Shifting from a compression to a technology brand. Growing the brand beyond hero products. Attracting the right investors. Pro athlete engagement. Breaking into new, complementary markets. Apply data to improve performance. Engagement with the gym sector. ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalogue: https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue  ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/  

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest is Mia Finnegan, an internationally respected wellness and leadership expert, transformation coach, teacher and mentor. Alongside her husband, Ritch, Mia owns Finnegan Wellness, a multifaceted company specializing in health and wellness accountability coaching and transforming people's lives spiritually, mentally and physically. Mia is no stranger to success. By age 8, Mia was a competing gymnast despite her dad telling her she'd never amount to anything. Proving him wrong, her self-drive and positive mind set continued to lead her to numerous athletic achievements including Ms. Olympia Fitness 1995, Ms. Galaxy Fitness 1995/96 and Ms. Natural Universe 1992 to name just a few.  Now also a Personal Trainer to the stars, Mia states she is in the ‘results business' NOT the ‘fitness business' and leads with a nutrition first approach.  In this podcast, Mia talks about: Debunking the myths surrounding women's fitness. Maximizing health before menopause hits. The training being just 20% of the equation. Holding her clients accountable to the truth. Positive mental state, self-believe and self-esteem. Becoming the best version of yourself, no-one else. Promoting strong, not skinny physiques for women.  Therapy and battling the grief of losing her son.  To learn more about Mia Finnegan, click here ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog:  https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue  ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest is Larry Nolan. Having narrowly avoided slipping into a life of crime during tough, poverty stricken, teenage years, Larry Nolan has gone on to build an impressive fitness empire.  In addition to launching Hardcore Fitness Gyms supporting more than 20 franchised sites and recognized by Inc Magazine as one of the fastest growing private companies in the US, Larry is founder of Hardcore Nutrition and creator of I.L.I.F.T Technology, a digital coaching system that supports people safely and effectively through group exercise routines. He is also the owner of Bulletproof Fitness, a company creating quality, no compromise, multi-use fitness equipment. Throughout his career, Larry has overcome many hurdles to retain his position as one of the fitness industry's most resilient disruptors and accomplished innovators. In this episode of the Escape your Limits Podcast, Nolan talks about:   Steering Hardcore Fitness Gyms successfully through the global pandemic. The growth in popularity and practice of strength training. The importance of personalized training even in a group training environment. Challenges of running a franchise business. Recovering from a post pandemic membership turndown. Adapting after the demise of social media lead generation.  Building a fitness equipment brand. Fighting off equipment innovation copycats. The power of community. To learn more about Larry Nolan, click here ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog:  https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue  ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest is Ivan Ivanov, Olympic Greco-Roman wrestler and world silver medalist turned renowned and respected coach, CEO and Founder of fitness tools and training methods company, Suples and Inventor of the Bulgarian Bag.  Having been recruited by the United States by USA Wrestling in 1999 to assist with its national and Olympic wrestling programmes, Ivanov soon made the decision to stay and became the Head Coach of the TAC Wrestling Club in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he developed multiple US National Greco-Roman and freestyle champions.  After this success, Ivanov was appointed Head Greco-Roman Wrestling Coach at the Training Centre in Michigan where he developed several Olympic medalists from 2002 to 2009.  Building on this, Ivanov was inducted with highest honors into the USA National Wrestling Hall of Fame in the category of Lifetime Distinguished Service and Achievement and just last year, Ivanov was appointed as General Manager of US Greco-Roman Programmes for USA Wrestling.  Now, as CEO and Founder of Suples, and a highly experienced, and respected coach, Ivanov continues to help aspiring athletes through his successful style of coaching, focusing on control and structured programs, and driving his athletes to find the self-motivation and determination required to be the best they can be.  We caught up with Ivan at the Bulgarian Bag World Championships which took place in Boise, Idaho last month. In this podcast, Ivan talks about: Coaching through control and structure. The difference between talented and coachable athletes. Sparking the light in his athletes. Why it's key to find your own style of coaching. Integrating the Bulgarian Bag into his training.  Always accepting the challenge. Preparing for competition. Learning from every experience. To learn more about Ivan Ivanov, click here ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalogue:  https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue  ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest is Kat Barefield, a certified personal trainer, life coach, registered dietitian and VP of Nutritional Services at Dot.fit on a mission to ‘empower people to create lifelong habits to support optimal health and longevity'.  With a love of sport, having been a competitive athlete growing up, Kat developed an interest in how athletes maximize their nutritional fueling to achieve their goals. She followed this passion, achieving a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from San Diego State University, a Master of Science degree in Sports Nutrition from California Polytechnic University, Pomona and completing her official registration as a dietician with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Bringing with her more than 25-years' experience working in the fitness industry, Kat is also a successful author, the creator of several weight management programs and education resources for fitness professionals around the world. In this podcast, Kat talks about: Nutritional myths and misinformation. The ever-evolving nature of nutrition.  The importance of correct execution. The vicious cycle of emotional eating. Why protein needs to be a priority for all. How the wrong diet can lead to ‘fat overshooting'. Approaching any program with real intention. To learn more about Kat Barefield, click here ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalogue: https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest is Tara Dillon, one of the most experienced and influential people in the UK fitness industry. Tara has dedicated her entire career to pushing up professional standards within the leisure sector.  Following many years in operations and public sector management roles, Tara took on the role of Executive Director at the IQL UK – driving professional standards in water safety, before being appointed as CEO of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). CIMSPA is the official professional development body for the UK's sport and physical activity sector. Having gained Chartered status in 2012 - a feat many thought impossible to achieve let alone maintain - Tara has established CIMSPA as a core systems partner in the delivery of Sport England's 10 year Uniting The Movement strategy, fully committed to supporting the sector's collective ambition to get more people, more active more often. Tara is an approachable, passionate professional, who leads by example. With Tara at the helm, CIMSPA has grown from a handful of dedicated employees to an expanding workforce that is in the middle of a large recruitment drive. With CIMSPA officially recognized as a Best Companies 3-Star World Class company and awarded #1 best company to work for in the not-for-profit sector, Tara has created a company culture that supports everyone to be the best they can be. Today, Tara Dillon talks about: The role of CIMSPA and how it came about. The achievement of Chartered status and its significance. The challenge of being heard by government.  The importance of data.  Cracking the Treasury. The value of a preventative health strategy.  How people are loyal to people. Engaging the older population. To learn more about CIMPSA: https://www.cimspa.co.uk/ ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalogue: https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/  

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest is Paul Lubicz. Over the last 25 years, Lubicz has traveled the world, applying his unique Wellbeing Management Strategy to inspire happiness and health. His clientele includes some of the most influential people on the planet from Hollywood superstars to international royalty and multi-national CEOs.  Lubicz's philosophy is based on a belief that peace, balance and vitality all stem from within and can only be achieved through actively seeking to understand and connect with one's ‘self'.  Having been on his own journey of self-discovery that has involved trekking through some of the most inhospitable environments, Lubicz has developed a simple and meaningful process that combines mindfulness and wellbeing practices to unlock infinite possibilities that have an overwhelmingly positive and lasting effect.   Today, Paul Lubicz talks about: Controlling the controllables. The merits of plant medicine.  The value in shifting perspective. An inward dive into belonging, awareness, purpose and presence.  The power of hope and love. The impact of natural psychedelics on creativity. Experiencing Ayahuasca and 5-MeO-DMT (toad venom). Connecting with a higher power.   To learn more about Paul Lubicz, click here  To listen to Paul Lubicz inaugural Escape Your Limits Podcast: “Motivation to find faith and trust in yourself” (Episode #85), click here ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalogue: https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/

Get ready to unlock the secrets of peak physical and mental performance. On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest is Miguel Guajardo, aka, the Torture Room Guy. Having spent many years studying and hands-on experience, Miguel has become an absolute master in massage therapy. Through specialist techniques including the ancient Japanese art of Gua sha and a deep understanding of muscle vibration, energy and blood flow, Miguel uses aggressive massage therapy to not only treat physical conditions such as fascia dysfunction and muscle knots but also as a means of achieving mental good health and enhancing body aesthetics. Residing at Flex Lewis' Las Vegas gym, Dragon's Lair, Miguel has established The Torture Room his own brand massage studio which is gaining global recognition both through his treatment success and his growing social media following. Prior to training as a massage therapist, launching The Torture Room and becoming a master of healing, performance and wellness, Miguel worked as a prison officer whilst dedicating many hours to his own training as an amateur body builder. Today, Miguel Guajardo talks about: · His journey from the bottom of life's barrel to global recognition as the Torture Room Guy. · Meeting Flex Lewis and launching the Torture Room. · Muscle vibration, energy and blood flow. · Massage techniques and how they work. · His thoughts on foam rollers and massage guns. · Gua sha. · The benefits of stretching. · The importance of drinking water. · Improving body aesthetics through massage therapy. · Quantum healing through frequency vibration.   To learn more about Miguel Guajardo, click here: https://www.instagram.com/torture_room/?hl=en https://www.thedragonslairgym.com/torture-room ====================================================== Subscribe to our channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalogue: https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest is ‘The King of Consistency', Danny Hester. From an early age, Danny used discipline to excel at an early age at school and in sport where he enjoyed wrestling, gymnastics and martial arts. A self-confessed ‘lone wolf', he rates hard work and consistency as the key to success and prides himself on a competitive mindset which has forced him to face life head on. Pursuing his passion, Danny moved to Venice to follow a career in bodybuilding and quickly became more interested in perfecting the symmetrical ‘classic' physique rather than the ‘mass monster' look. He dedicated his training to this, and after winning a number of competitions, became the first to take home the title of Mr. Olympia Classic in 2016. A man on a mission, and keen to make lasting positive change, Danny is now focusing on goals he has in law enforcement and politics.   In this podcast, Danny talks about: ● Why life is the biggest stage on which to win. ● Competing to learn, until you've learnt enough to win. ● Why hard work and consistency are the secret to success. ● The depression that came after winning Mr. Olympia. ● The debate on drugs, Trenbolone and mental health. ● Why he will never say he's retired. ● His aspirations in law enforcement and politics.   To learn more about Danny Hester, click here: https://www.instagram.com/dannyhester/  ====================================================== Subscribe to our channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalogue: https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue  ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/  

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest is Pete Koch. Retired NFL player, actor, fitness model, YouTube host, public speaker and successful personal trainer, who has pioneered his own training system, in the field of ‘fitness' there really isn't much that Pete ‘Swede' Koch hasn't tackled and conquered. Pete spent an impressive 6 years playing in the NFL, then post retirement transitioned into fitness, modeling and acting where he worked alongside Clint Eastwood and Burt Reynolds, racking up appearances in more than 10 Hollywood Productions. A man who always does his research, treating every day as a new opportunity to learn, Pete's principal goal now is to help as many people as he can, training clients of all ages and abilities to help them achieve their goals.   In this podcast, Pete talks about: His battle against the pharmaceutical industry His struggles with social anxiety growing up Acting alongside Clint Eastwood and Burt Reynolds The importance of always doing your research Playing in the NFL and battling injuries  Why fitness will always be his anchor  To learn more about Pete Koch, click here  ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalogue: https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue  ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest is Dan Metcalfe. Known as “The Senior Champion' due to his refusal to let society's rules of aging limit the possibilities of those who truly want to live longer and better, Dan Metcalfe is recognized around the world as a leading balance and mobility expert. Having created, almost by accident, the complete 60uP Balance System including the product and a range of workouts, Dan Metcalfe launched to market. Within 12 months, 60uP had become a multi-million-dollar company, delivering his complete Balance System to consumers around the globe, enhancing balance and strength for everyone, but particularly focused on older ‘old adults – ‘60uP'. Dan has an incredibly diverse back story, one that is filled with challenges and achievements. He has performed at the highest level as an athlete, a dancer, a Hollywood actor, a coach, a public speaker and an entrepreneur.   In this podcast, Dan talks about: · The importance of goal setting. · Aligning your ‘why' to your ‘passion'. · The influence of the brain on performance. · How much of performance is mental. · The difference between a winner and a champion.   · The effect of good brain health on physical health To learn more about Dan Metcalfe, click here https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-metcalfe-58390321/

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest is Sophie Lawler, one of the most recognized CEO's in the fitness industry whose name is synonymous with the recent success of multisite brand, Total Fitness. Sophie joined Total Fitness as CEO in 2018 after gaining the bulk of her fitness management experience at multisite middle market operator, Fitness First. Having successfully steered Total Fitness through the pandemic, the brand is financially strong, turning a significant profit for the first time since 2015. With a £6.5 million load recently awarded by OakNorth Bank to invest facility improvements, the brand is going from strength to strength. During her time as CEO, Sophie has built the brand on the belief that ‘everyone is better when they're fitter' whilst developing and implementing a leadership culture that flows through all levels of the business. In this episode, Sophie talks about: · Addressing the training needs of women. · The ‘secret' formula on which Total Fitness was originally built. · Steering the company through COVID and driving the business forwards. · Creating a successful business through cultural leadership. · The role of technology. · The impact of social media on gym behaviors.  ====================================================== Subscribe to our channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalogue: https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue  ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/  

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest, Jarrod Saracco, is known as the Health Club Doctor, a 28-year veteran of the health and fitness industry whose company helps big box to boutique gym clients improve their bottom line.   In this week's episode we discuss: · Recent media stories tying extremism to fitness. · Integrating inclusion, diversity, and acceptance into the gym. · Taking a stand on your principles as a C-suite executive. · Should the fitness industry wait for the government to enact change or take its own initiatives?   Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when its published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness   Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop    ======================================================   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/escape-fitness

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest is one of the fitness industry's most recognizable and influential contributors, David Stalker. As CEO of Myzone EMEA, president of EuropeActive and with a seat on the council for the World Active Forum, there are very few individuals serving the industry with a deeper understanding and experience of the global fitness market. Formerly, CEO of UKactive and Chairman of CIMSPA (The Chartered Institute For The Management of Sport and Physical Activity), Stalker has played an instrumental role in the growth and development of the UK fitness industry, laying the foundations of an industry that is now contributing a record high £5 billion to the UK economic and employing a workforce of more than 600,000 people. Known for his outspoken willingness to challenge the norm and push the boundaries of what is possible, Stalker joined us at the 2023 Escape Growth Summit to share his views on: · The need for the industry to transition its mind set from fitness provider to health delivery partner. · The power of ‘community.' · Evidencing success through data. · People of determination. · Top criteria for choosing a gym. · The power of engagement (through tracking and gamification).   Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when its published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop    ======================================================   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/escape-fitness  

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest is Oliver Patrick, a leading lifestyle management expert and physiologist who is reengineering traditional health screening models into a contemporary lifestyle medicine approach.  Patrick has spent years developing and delivering advanced health assessments, firstly for Nuffield Hospitals where he led the largest team of applied physiologists, wellbeing advisors and nutritionists in the UK and later for Viavi, a Harley Street based company he co-founded in 2009.  Patrick also co-founded the first lifestyle medicine gym, runs a corporate wellbeing consultancy service and owns a unique education platform, designed for the fitness sector, that drives practical coaching skills in all aspects of lifestyle. In today's podcast, recorded at the 2023 Escape Fitness Growth Summit, Patrick explores: The limitations of traditional health screening models. The benefits of a lifestyle medicine approach to wellbeing. Defining the term ‘lifestyle'. The product marketplace driving the treatment of dysfunctional symptoms. The commercial benefits of gyms supporting people across their whole wellbeing journey. A new approach to corporate wellbeing. Subscribe to our channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when its published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness  Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop  

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest is Roy Simonson. Whilst he may not be a household name, there are few gym-users who would not have seen or trained on equipment he designed or inspired. Roy revolutionalized the fitness industry with his game-changing strength equipment innovations. Firstly, when in his early twenties, Roy sold his company, Eagle Fitness, to CYBEX, where as Head of Product Development, he introduced its highly acclaimed VR and VR2 lines and launched more than 100 new strength and cardio products. Fast forward to 1999 and his cable-based weight stack machines, designed by his own company Ground Zero Designs, later renamed Freemotion Fitness, made it possible to train in multiple planes. This effectively launched the concept and application of ‘functional training' to the masses. Since then, Roy has gone on to design for other major equipment brand including Resolute and Eleiko. Alongside has professional success, Roy has enjoyed 30 years of competitive single speed track cycling, racing on a bike he designed himself. Roy has very little interest in self-promotion which is why you won't find him on social media.   Today, Roy Simonson talks about: ·       How strength training products designed for CYBEX ended Nautilus' market dominance. ·       Creating machines that drive health, mobility, activity and fitness. ·       The inspiration behind Hammer Strength. ·       The launch of CYBEX's best-selling VR & VR2 lines. ·       The lack of good education in the industry. ·       Snowboarding and how it inspired the design of Freemotion's cable machines. ·       Trends and predictions.   S    Subscribe to our channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness    

Steve dives into:• Why HIIT training is the least effective way to exercise• The appropriate amount of exercise needed to get fit• And why longevity is the front-runner for fitness goals

How has fitness evolved as a practice and industry so far in the 21st Century? Has it changed for the better or worse? Where is fitness heading and what does that means for your life and health?Paul talks to a legendary trio of fitness veterans — Matt Nichol, Mindy Mylrea and Matthew Januszek — who share their valuable insights about the future of exercise and performance in this very special Living 4D podcast.Find out more about Matt's work at his website and on Instagram. Learn more about Mindy's mission on One Day to Wellness and social media via YouTube and Instagram. Enjoy a free workout with Mindy at this link. Explore Matthew's work at his Escape Fitness website and on social media via Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. Listen to his Escape Your Limits podcast on Apple Podcasts or watch it on YouTube.Show Notes“Your philosophy of health and fitness should have meaning, or your heart is never in it.” (4:06)Movement nutrition. (7:50)Cardio training is no panacea for total fitness. (15:52)The alignment of health, wellness, fitness and performance as one. (25:32)The ongoing struggle with filtering the good and useful information from the bad. (33:35)Human interaction really matters. (41:48)Mindy's introduction to anaerobic training in a bar helped her win $5,000. (57:11)Mindy and Paul created the working-in concept at nearly the same time. (1:02:32)Young trainers in the fitness industry aren't learning how to teach, create and think for themselves. (1:11:29)“I don't want a device telling me that I've slept well.” (1:24:23)“A healthy body is at the center of what I do because it links to a healthy mind.” (1:40:46)If 80-90 percent of the world just did the basics… (1:57:38)The prices young people pay for enhancing their body's performance will devastate them one day. (2:04:12)More resources for this episode are available on our website.Thanks to our awesome sponsors: CHEK Institute/Black Friday, Organifi (save 20 percent on your purchase by using the code CHEK20 at checkout). Paleovalley (save 15 percent on your purchase by using the code chek15 at checkout), BiOptimizers (save an extra 25 percent on your purchase during its Black Friday sale by using the code PAUL10 at checkout) and Cymbiotika (save 15 percent on your purchase by using the code L4D15 at checkout).We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

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

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 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 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

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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 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, 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

Co-founder of global fitness brand Escape Fitness Matthew Januszek who is also the host of the Escape Your Limits Podcast shares how to overcome adversity as an entrepreneur and escape your limits. Thank you for watching like, share, and subscribe and hit the notification bell so you don't miss out. Follow and connect:Matthew Januszek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewjanuszekescape/Escape Your Limits Podcast with Matthew Januszek YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FunctionalTrainingbyEscapeFitnessFitness Industry Success Show website: https://www.leadlionmarketing.com/fitnessindustrysuccessshowpodcast/ LEADLION: Website: https://www.leadlionmarketing.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadlionmarketing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadlionmarketing Connect with Nick Parker: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heynickparker/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heynickparker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heynickparker