Sculpting Bodies: the impact fitness can have on changing lives.
Sculpting Bodies: the impact fitness can have on changing lives.
Elite Master Trainer, Danny Torgl, has been transforming bodies for more than 40 years, earning him recognition as the ‘Master of Body Sculpting’.
After a childhood growing up on a farm in Spain, where Danny was inspired by the muscular arms of his leather shoe maker uncle, he moved to The States and started bodybuilding.
It was here that he was introduced to Vince Gironda, the ‘Iron Guru’. This introduction changed Danny’s life and set him on a path that would establish him as one of America’s highest profile personal trainers.
Tune-in to learn about how he found fitness as an escape route from gang culture, his early role models – from his Uncle to Schwarzenegger, his method of creating ‘personal perfection’ and the lessons learnt from Vince Gironda, the Einstein of Bodybuilding.
Throughout our interview, we cover:
● Early role models, from his Uncle to Arnold Schwarzenegger ● Sports and fitness as an escape route from drugs and gang culture ● The lightbulb moment he decided he wanted to train others ● Learning from the Einstein of bodybuilding, Vince Gironda ● The method of creating personal perfection ● Discussing different training motivations between genders ● Social media and its detrimental impact on realistic physiques ● Training and recovery changes that come with age ● The importance of testing your hormone levels ● The state of our food industry and the impact on our bodies
Matthew and Mo sit down with David Minton, founder of The Leisure Database Company, who produce The State of The UK Fitness Industry Report.
3 Decades of The Olympia, Controversies, Rivalries & Life Lessons.
Shawn Ray is a former professional bodybuilder, 13-time Mr Olympia Finalist and one of the most rebellious and outspoken athletes in the sport.
NYC Fitness Trends, Market Insights & Opinions.
Matthew and Mo are joined by Austin Cohen, Founder and CEO of FlexIt, and Justin Turetsky, part of the founding team and COO of FlexIt.
Consumer Behavior, Fitness Trends & AI Technology.
Matthew and Mo are joined by Ty Menzies, the global CEO of Lift Brands, an international franchise that is parent brand to Snap Fitness.
How AI technology is Shaping the Future of Fitness.
Matthew Januszek and Mo Iqbal are joined by Eric Malzone, founder of The Future of Fitness podcast, to discuss all things AI technology.
Navigating Volatility – Core Health & Fitness CEO – Bryan O’Rourke.
Discussing the current state of the commercial fitness industry, highlighting both volatility and evolution. Bryan O’Rourke, CEO of Core Health & Fitness joins us for the 31st episode of LIFTS with hosts Matthew Januszek, CEO of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of Sweatworks.
How to Cheat Death – Dr Rand McClain.
We are joined by Dr Rand McCain, aka ‘The Longevity Doctor’ to explore whether death is predetermined by genetics or whether we can make informed lifestyle choices that extend health span and override the influence of our genes.
The Future of Fitness – Technology and Trends with John Ford.
This week Matthew Januszek, CEO of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks speak with John Ford, Chief Product Officer at EGYM. John has a vast knowledge of the fitness technology industry; he is a board member of the Fitness Industry Technology Council.
Franchising Challenges in Fitness: A LIFTS Discussion on Xponential’s Issues.
Matthew Januszek, CEO of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks discuss the recent changes at Xponential Fitness.
More Industry Consolidation and the Evolution of Strength Training.
Bruce Smith, Founder of Hydrow, the leading connected rower that brings the on-water experience of rowing straight to your home.
The Pain of Inevitable Change – Innovating for the Future of Fitness.
Matthew and Mo also dive into trends in wellness offerings, industry consolidation, and how brands can better serve evolving consumer needs. Tune in to hear their insights on navigating change and pursuing new opportunities for progress in this dynamic sector.
HYROX365, Global Wellness Economy Report & the Emotional Weight of Body Image.
In this podcast, we discuss our thoughts on the industry post-FIBO, as well as recent headlines making waves within the industry including the launch of HYROX365, findings from The Global Wellness Economy report and the mental and emotional factors associated with weight and body image.