Creating an All Inclusive Fitness Community.

On this week’s episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcasts, we continue interviewing founders of top fitness and wellness brands at Bold 2022 at the MindBody conference. This conference is an opportunity to meet and mingle with wellness, fitness, and beauty industry professionals who share the latest trends.

Our guests today are:

Thomas Drew, the co-founder of 1AND1
And Corey & Kiara Johnson, the founders of ATL Kula

Today they bring their thoughts on:

Bringing underserved communities together through fitness
Utilizing an ancient form of fitness to get younger generations moving
The sense of unity when people realize others struggle with their mental health

To learn more about 1AND1, click here! https://www.1and1life.com/

To learn more about ATL Kula, click here! https://www.atlkula.com/

Throughout our interview, we cover:

Explaining how there needs to be a bigger focus on the underserved & BIPOC in the fitness industry
Utilizing impactful social movements to help spread knowledge on how to build a more inclusive business
Why people tend to feel more connected to their idols upon hearing their mental health challenges
Being aware of the content that is being consumed through social media
How an ancient form of fitness is bringing younger generations together to improve their health
Why building a community is the best way to have your business expand
Why agility is more important than people realize
Why big brands are sponsoring smaller brands because of their purpose and what their message is to inspire a community

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Old School of Bodybuilding – Rick Valente.

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Reimaging Strength Training – The Role of Equipment, Education and Tech.

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The Future of Boutique Fitness.

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Sleep Better, Lift Stronger, Live Longer.

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Sustainability & AI Workouts – The Gym of the Future.

Yves Preissler, CEO of YP Fitness Consulting, an expert in turnkey and modular gym design solutions across global fitness and wellness.

Making America Healthy Again – Edward Hertzman.

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Unlocking Muscle Growth – The Latest Science.

Dr Jim Stoppani, expert in exercise science, helping millions transform their lives through science-backed training and nutrition plans.

AI and Fitness – Shaping the Future with Dr Ted Vickey.

Dr Ted Vickey, CEO of disruptive health technology company, FitWell, and the author of ‘’The Fitness Professionals Guide to ChatGPT”.

Weight Watchers & GLP-1s, Falling Alcohol Consumption.

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Alimanestianu on the Future of Fitness Investments.

Alex Alimanestianu, Angel Investor with significant experience in the fitness and wellness industry, long time CEO of Talent Sports International.

The Impact of Stress Management Technology.

Matthew and Mo are joined by special guest, Anna Gudmundson, CEO of stress management technology company, Sensate.

ukactive’s Vision for Collaboration with the New Labour Government.

Matthew Januszek and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of Sweatworks are joined by special guest, Huw Edwards CEO ukactive.

Creating an All Inclusive Fitness Community.