Human Connections Through Unconventional Fitness.

On this week’s Escape Your Limits Podcast, Matthew Januszek attended The Summit by BFS at the Westin in New York City, where the best and the brightest in the boutique fitness industry convene. It’s the only conference where the entire boutique fitness gathers in person.

Eli Walker pioneered a new genre of “yoga entertainment” in an otherwise individualist tradition, re-introducing yoga to the masses as an accessible, uplifting social experience. She took her mission to teach kindness and connectivity as vehicles of joy to create the internationally acclaimed company, Drunk Yoga.

On this week’s episode we cover several topics including:

The inspiration behind creating a unique business & why it’s different
Defining what the fourth wall and containers are & why it is essential to break down these barriers in fitness
How the adaptation of COVID lead to a successful business model

To learn more about Drunk Yoga, click here! https://dodrunkyoga.com/

Throughout our interview, we cover:

Explaining what the “fourth wall” is
Why the “fourth wall” plays an essential role in group fitness activities
How to overcome bringing a new, provocative idea to the fitness industry
Why traditional fitness classes are slowly being phased out post pandemic
Defining what the “container” is & how the concept of “drunk yoga” helps people break that
How beneficial the role of escapism plays into joining a fitness class from everyday life
How Zoom classes helped people ease into the concept of a more intimate fitness class
Why it’s harder to find instructors for such a niche concept within the fitness realm

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Planet Fitness devalued by $400m in 5 days.

In this week’s episode, ahead of FIBO and the European Health Futures Forum (EHFF), hosts Matthew Januszek, Co-Founder of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks, are joined by Jennifer Halsall-de Wit, a member of EuropeActive’s Inclusion Advisory Board, and Beau de Leeuw, a transgender advocate.

Forget the Weights & Embrace the Science – Dr John Jaquish.

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.

Recovery Uncovered – Behind the Hype of the Next Boom or Bust?

Welcome to our exclusive podcast, recorded live at IHRSA 2024, in LA. In this episode, Matthew Januszek, Co-Founder of Escape Fitness is joined by Ian O’Dwyer, Co-Founder of Feel SOMA and Richard Boyd, Director of Global Wellness Designs, to discuss all things recovery and taking a more complete approach to improving lives worldwide in the Wellness, Health & Fitness Industry.

XPONENTIAL’s Anthony Geisler & EGYM’s Philipp Roesch-Schlanderer – IHRSA 2024 LA.

Live at IHRSA, hosts Matthew Januszek, Co-Founder of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal are joined by Anthony Geisler & Philipp Roesch-Schlanderer.

LIVE from Beyond Activ in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Part Two.

In this episode, hosts Matthew Januszek, Co-Founder of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks, dive into the opportunities that exist for operators, suppliers, investors, and developers keen to establish a presence in the UAE.

The GLP-1 Game Changer – Strategies for Fitness Sector Growth.

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.

From Street Fighter to Life Coach – A Tale of Resilience & Redemption.

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.

Optimal Mobility – Dr Mike’s Secrets for Movement & Pain-Free Living.

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.

Trends to Transform the Fitness Industry in 2024.

Anthony Vennare, entrepreneur and Founder of Fiit Insider, and Mo Iqbal, Founder and CEO of Sweatworks, take a look back at 2023.

Beyond the Hype – CBD Miracle Remedy or Modern Snake Oil?

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.

The Crash & Rebirth of a Fitness Industry Leader.

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.

The Raw Truth Behind Building a Fitness Franchise.

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.

Human Connections Through Unconventional Fitness.