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HFA Vegas After-Hours - Industry Experts reveal the Conversations You Missed.

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HFA Vegas After-Hours - Industry Experts reveal the Conversations You Missed.

Hosts Matthew Januszek, Co-Founder of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks and CSO of ABC Fitness, attended HFA 2025 in Las Vegas. 

In this LIFTS episode, Matthew and Mo are joined by:

  • Kathleen Ferguson, founder and CEO of Coach 360.
  • Jarrod Saracco, President/Owner of Health Club Doctor.
  • Nicole Dunn, CEO of Dunn Pellier Media, Inc.
  • Debra Strougo, Fitness Founder.
  • Natalia Karbasova, Founder & CEO of FitTech Club.
  • Julian Barnes, Co-Founder and CEO of BFS.
  • Jarron Aizen, CEO & Founder of Hapana.
  • Ross Campbell, Founder & CEO at Beyond Activ.
  • Jolin Ma, COO at Beyond Activ.

This episode covers:

  • Challenges in emerging markets.
  • Community building through industry events and gatherings.
  • AI’s role in fitness-enhancing efficiency but not replacing human connection.
  • The value of community and diverse perspectives in the fitness industry.
  • Women’s strength training trends and the rise of female-focused equipment.
  • Growing focus on women’s health needs in fitness and media.

To learn more about ABC Fitness, click here:
https://hub.healthandfitness.org/hfa-show

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