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On this week’s episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, we continue interviewing multiple successful companies who have integrated tech into fitness and have changed the world of fittech with Emma Barry. The Connected Health & Fitness Summit highlights the increased desire for a hybrid approach, demand for more holistic health offerings, and a preference for a highly personalized fitness experience. Today, we had the opportunity to connect with prominent players in Equinox, Safe Sweat, The Wellness Program, and Fhitting Room. They shared with us: ·       The difference between creating a unique facility versus creating a community ·       The new definition of fitness and wellness ·       And why specifically targeting the “real beginners” in fitness is an untapped business opportunity To learn more about Equinox, click here! https://www.equinox.com/ To learn more about Safe Sweat, click here! https://safesweat.com/ To learn more about The Wellness Program, click here! https://www.coachwelly.com/ To

On this week’s episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, we were very fortunate to be invited to The Connected Health & Fitness Summit, where our host, Matthew Januszek, had the opportunity to present on a panel. At this event, Emma Barry & Matthew interviewed multiple successful companies who have integrated tech into fitness and have changed the world of fittech. The Connected Health & Fitness Summit highlights the increased desire for a hybrid approach, demand for more holistic health offerings, and a preference for a highly personalized fitness experience. Today, we had the opportunity to connect with CEO’s & Founders of Oura Ring, BHOUT, and Swerve Fitness. They shared with us:   How to position your brand/company to serve your consumer Why wearables are the forefront in creating lifestyle changes Why the future of fitness is a hybrid mix of technology We will be releasing more interviews from the Connected Health & Fitness Summit, so keep an eye out for more! Enjoy this episode!

On this week’s episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, Escape Fitness wraps up its exclusive podcast partnership with the FitExpo in LA to bring to you Podcast Nation. One of our guests today competed as a bodybuilder, and trained many people in the Hollywood film industry, corporate executives, and Royal Family Members. Brad Bose has worked with the Nike Corporation training their employees and doing seminars for “The Nike Connection”.   Furthermore, we are joined by a fitness panel filled with experts from the industry. Today, we discuss: ·       - The crucial aspect of mind muscle connecting during weightlifting ·       - How to break the psyche of the younger demographic to enter fitness in a safe manner ·       - And why most fitness influencers are damaging their bodies when training To learn more about Brad Bose, click here! https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradbose/

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast. This is Part 2 of Podcast Nation in partnership with the LA FitExpo. Today we sit down with three guests who have impacted the fitness industry in countless ways.  In the first interview, we sat down with 2016’s, Classic Mr. Olympia Winner, Danny Hester and his partner, Monique Hester. Together, they’ve been called one of the industry's “power couples” due to his partner singing while he poses on stage at bodybuilding competitions. Our third guest is an elite celebrity trainer, with over 350,000 followers across her social media platforms. Venus Moore currently operates a thriving personal training business as a strength and conditioning coach and celebrity trainer. Today we talk about: Strategies for establishing attainable fitness objectives without succumbing to burnout Essential attributes to consider when choosing a compatible partner And the deficiency frequently observed among individuals embarking on a fitness journey   To learn more

On this week’s episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast. Escape Fitness partakes in an exclusive podcast partnership with the FitExpo in LA to bring to you Podcast Nation. The FitExpo is one of the most exciting live fitness events within the US that gives attendees the opportunity to connect with various leaders in the fitness industry. Today, we sat down with a prominent American actor and fitness personality, Billy Blanks. In the late 80s, he starred in several movies and soon ended up creating the Tae Bo program which contains components of martial arts and boxing. Later, he began to retain celebrity clientele to help them achieve their fitness goals. We also had the opportunity to interview a renown, top chef in the United States military, and Master Sergeant, Chef Rush. In September 1996 he served as the Joint and Vice Chief of Staff for eight general officers and four Chief of Staff of the Army over the next three years. He has also worked in the White House and the Presidential Guest House. Both shar

On this week’s episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, we continue exploring and interviewing trailblazers in the fitness technology industry with Emma Barry.  CES is the most influential tech event in the world — where a variety of global innovators introduce their breakthrough technologies to thousands of people. Today, we were thrilled to sit down with Jillian Michaels, Blaise Ffrench, Mohammed Iqbal, and so many more! They had the opportunity to share: How the use of wearable technology and apps help individuals track their fitness progress and receive personalized workout plans tailored to their specific goals and abilities Why data tracking and analysis allows individuals to better understand their fitness progress and make more informed decisions about their health Technology creating easier access to fitness resources Enjoy this week’s episode! To learn more about Blaise Ffrench, click here! https://www.instagram.com/blaiseffrench/?hl=en To learn more about iTOUCH Wearables, click here! https://i

On this week’s episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast,  we’re here attending CES at Las Vegas. CES is the most influential tech event in the world — where a variety of global innovators introduce their breakthrough technologies to thousands of people. Here, the world's biggest brands do business and meet new partners, and the sharpest innovators hit the stage.  We had the chance to talk to some innovators in the fitness industry including: CES Innovation Award Winners TrueKinetix, ZeroWheel, I-Percut, and many more. They had the opportunity to share: How they’re changing the fitness industry with their products Why there’s nothing else like it on the market And we were able to test some of the products out ourselves! Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing the various companies we met with at CES, so keep an eye out for the exciting interview to come! Enjoy this week’s episode! To learn more about CES, click here! https://www.ces.tech/ To learn more about TrueKinetix, click here! https://truekinetix.

On this week’s episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, we dive into our top guests of 2022. Out of all 52 amazing episodes that we released last year, we were able to narrow down our top six by going through hundreds of thousands of views, comments, and likes. The Escape Your Limits Podcast was created to deliver on-demand, inspirational, valuable content to our audience. Each week, we connect with industry leaders on an ever-widening array of offerings on every topic imaginable. Our host, Matthew Januszek, reflects on the top moments with each of these guests, and what key topics he took away from each episode. The guests included are: Paul Chek Gabrielle Lyon Jerry Brainum Danny Torgl Bret Contreras And Jon Jon Park We hope that you enjoy this special episode. To help us continue sharing valuable information with you, feel free to tell a friend, like, and comment. We can’t wait to share everything we have in store for you in 2023!

On this week’s episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, our guest today suffered from a traumatic brain injury in his early life which catapulted him into finding his passion in holistic health and fitness. At the start of Steve Jordan’s career, he became a personal trainer at the White House under the Clinton administration. After his time at the White House, he became a celebrity trainer who helped coach and transform some of the world’s most influential people including A-list celebrities, professional athletes, titans of industries, and all those committed to improving their health and fitness. Recently, he released a book called “22 Ways to Optimal Health & Fitness.” Today, we dive 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 If you buy his book in the month of January, Steve Jordan is offering a 2 for 1 deal. Buy 1 and get the 2nd free! To purchase, click here! https://

On this week’s episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, we talk about metabolic health and how it can help regulate your sleep, appetite, weight, and energy. Although the concept of metabolic health isn’t new, the latest research concluded that it is one of the leading causes of infertility, diabetes, depression, and even erectile dysfunction. By leveraging biosensors like continuous glucose monitors, this piece of wearable tech by Levels raised a total of $50M through high profile investors such as: Marc Randolph (co-founder of Netflix), Dick Costolo (former CEO of Twitter), and many more. Today Dr. Lauren Kelley-Chew talks us through: The ultimate guide to metabolic health, and its 5 key biomarkers Why insulin resistance is on the rise, and how it can be detrimental to your health And explaining why your appearance doesn’t determine how healthy you are To learn more about Levels, click here! https://www.levelshealth.com/

On this to this week’s Escape Your Limits Podcast, our guest today is a world-renowned expert with 39 years of experience in the fields of corrective and high-performance exercise, kinesiology, stress management and holistic wellness. Paul Chek is the founder of the CHEK Institute where they run four advanced certification programs and provide numerous training videos and courses to students worldwide. In partnership with his expertise, he is the author and co-author of 11 books, articles and blog posts and the host of the popular podcast: Living 4D. He is also an international presenter and consultant for organizations such as the Chicago Bulls, and the US Air Force Academy. Today he shares with us: • Why biohacking is one of the biggest scams in fitness • Everything you need to know about psychedelics helping you find your purpose • And why the fitness industry isn’t as progressive as they believe they are To learn more about Paul Chek, click here! http://paulcheck.com/ To learn more about the CHEK Institut

Our guest to the podcast today is Oliver Patrick, a Physiologist and leading expert in lifestyle management. He speaks widely on the application of wellbeing strategies and consults to businesses and individuals around the world. Oliver was Head of Physiology at Nuffield Hospitals where he led the largest team of applied physiologists, wellbeing advisors and nutritionists in the UK. In 2009, he co-founded Viavi on London’s Harley St, to deliver the world’s most advanced health assessment and health evaluation service. Alongside advanced health assessments, he co-founded the first Lifestyle medicine gym in Oxford. Oliver now runs a corporate wellbeing consultancy service and has founded an industry specific education platform to drive practical coaching skills in the broader undervalued areas of lifestyle particularly stress, sleep, toxicity and mindset. Today, we discuss the 4 key things to change physically to reap the best biological benefits, the multifactorial approach to wellbeing – in terms of the phys

On this week’s episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, we welcome back Rob Moore, CEO at Fitness Deconstructed and Founder of the no.1 ranked business podcast, ‘The Disruptive Entrepreneur’. Rob is the definition of a man on a mission, he’s a successful property investor, mentor, entrepreneur and author of multiple bestsellers. Having become a millionaire before turning 31, Rob is now a double world record holder public speaker, and helps entrepreneurs start and scale their businesses to success. He has also launched The Rob Moore Foundation to help young and underprivileged entrepreneurs kick-start meaningful businesses that change the world for the better. We last spoke to Rob back in 2018 when we discussed taking dedicated decisions, learning at every opportunity and the constant need to keep your interest levels up in every respect. Today, we cover the key topics of success, satisfaction, money, content and conflict. In particular, we reflect on the definition of success, discuss the paradox of satisfa

On this week’s episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, we visited the headquarters of Men’s Health and had the opportunity to interview Ebenezer Samuel. He has over a decade of training experience which allowed him to work alongside prominent NFL athletes, and leading track athletes across the nation. During that time frame, he was also a sports and tech columnist for the New York Daily News where he wrote various articles about the NFL.   Today, he is the fitness director of Men’s Health where he oversees all fitness aspects across digital, print, and video platforms. Men’s Health is the world’s largest men’s magazine brand, and the number one source of information for men who want better control over their physical, mental, and emotional lives.   Today, our guest shares His definition of an “ultra-beginner” in the fitness world, and how he accommodates them in his training His opinion on the latest home fitness trends that are deemed successful And why men’s health shouldn’t revolve around physicality a

On this week’s episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, we traveled to Escape Fitness NOW in New Jersey to interview the legendary Bill Parisi. He is an internationally recognized expert in youth speed training who shares his enthusiasm and passion for sports performance training through presentations to business owners, athletes and coaches every year. Since 1992, more than 1 million athletes have trained through the Parisi Training System, in over 100 facilities and health clubs worldwide. In 2001 Bill built his flagship facility, that has been home to more than 250,000 athletes and hundreds of professionals in every major sport. By 2009, Parisi Speed School had expanded to over 50 locations in the US. The franchise would go on to be named to Franchise Times “Fast 55” list and one of Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 50 New Franchises. Parisi has served as a consultant, and featured lecturer for several sports-related organizations, including the NFL, Nike, Reebok, and numerous sports industry associations. In

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

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

On this week’s episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, we are recording from Downtown LA at the World Gym International Convention. With a brand-new management team, they have identified what they think are some of the biggest trends they need to be investing in for their future. The event brought together over 200 business owners, entrepreneurs and suppliers including some top experts to talk about the future. Escape Fitness was one of the event sponsors and allowed us to record a series of short interviews from some of the talented people speaking at the event that include: Paul Bedford the retention GURU to share some of his latest research about about keeping people in gyms Jarrod Sarraco talking about how to future proof your business  Dennis Yu discussing the recent changes in digital marketing world and sharing some of the new strategies very few people are utilizing And finally Sal Pellegrino from Peleton Commercial who provides a manufacturers perspective on the changes we are seeing in the indus

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

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