Old School of Bodybuilding – Rick Valente.
We are joined by Rick Valente, a legendary figure in the bodybuilding and fitness industry, best known as the co-host of ESPN’s BodyShaping.
Hybrid Celebrity Business Model to Disrupt the Fitness Industry.
Hybrid Celebrity Business Model to Disrupt the Fitness Industry.
On this week’s Escape Your Limits Podcast, we got to sit down with the founder & GM of the Nike+ Lab and the Nike+ Accelerator who oversaw business development and partnerships, has spent nearly two decades building and scaling companies in sport, fitness and wellness – Brian Kirkbride.
He is the co-founder and co-CEO of FitLab, the first fitness platform to connect every aspect of fitness lifestyle, from training to equipment to nutrition to clothing. The brands seen in FitLab Electric, Ragnar, Fitplan, McGregor FAST & XPT Life.
Brian clarifies how there needs to be a reinvention of the old business model into a tech-centric model while also describing what it takes to be successful in an integrated experiential fitness & retail model, and why brand partnerships are vital to global expansion within the business realm.
To learn more about FitLab visit here! https://www.fitlab.com
Throughout our interview, we cover:
- The successes of Nike, and why they were able to succeed.
- Lessons of what the industry can learn from Nike about their approach to innovation.
- Why the fitness industry failed to build a business focused on the average consumer.
- Transitioning from a traditional business model to a digital-centric model.
- The key steps taken to create FitLab, and how it is meticulously catering to the consumer.
- The design of gyms post pandemic.
- What it takes to be successful in an integrated experiential fitness and retail model.
- Why brand partnerships are vital to global expansion within the business realm.
- The reimagination for the future of fitness of what it needs to be now.
Brian Kirkbride on the Escape Your Limits podcast.
Reimaging Strength Training – The Role of Equipment, Education and Tech.
Seated in the hot seat, Matthew explores a topic he’s deeply passionate about: the evolution of strength training and how gyms can capitalize on growing consumer interest.
The Future of Boutique Fitness.
Kevin Yates currently heads up Lift Brands EMEA, which includes Snap Fitness and 9Round, Kevin also played a huge hand in the growth of Trib3.
Sleep Better, Lift Stronger, Live Longer.
Matthew Januszek and Mo Iqbal discuss fitness trends including the latest from industry innovators Oura, F45, Samsung, and Vasa Fitness.
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.
We talk to Edward Hertzman about the potential impact a change of political leadership might have on the fitness industry.
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.
On this week’s episode, hosts Matthew Januszek, Co-Founder of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of Sweatworks, lift the lid on some of the stories driving the fitness, health, and wellbeing newsfeeds.
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.
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