On this week’s episode of the Escape Your Limits x On the Edge Podcast, Emma Barry & Matthew Januszek take on IHRSA 2022 in Miami, Florida where they were fortunate to meet with many innovators, suppliers, and many more of the elite in the fitness industry.
Emma Barry is a global fitness authority advising the innovative edge of fit-tech, fit-trends, and fit-talent. Emma is a co-founder of Good Soul Hunting, a Senior Advisor to the FitTech Club for the USA, and a founding member of group fitness giant Les Mills, former Director for luxury-lifestyle brand Equinox, and consultant for the fastest growing value-based fitness chain in Europe – Basic-Fit.
IHRSA 2022 delivered an unparalleled opportunity and venue where exhibitors can reach the widest range of key decision-makers and product-purchasers from many segments of the fitness industry.
At this key event in fitness, the co-hosts sat down with various fitness innovators where they found a collective agreement of feelings of displacement, innovation, collaboration, competition, and change. They also pick up on key topics of recovery, connected fitness, and the metaverses role within the fitness realm.
Throughout our interview, we cover:
Raising awareness around different types of fitness & how they are effective
Why having a touch of outdoor fitness brings a breath of fresh air
Connected fitness revolutionizing the fitness industry
Body scanning becoming relevant to achieve fitness goals & staying healthy
VR training is bringing in a new population to the fitness industry
Recovery becoming more relevant in a fitness business
Solving member retention rates and getting them to become more engaged
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.
The Decline of HIIT Training, What’s Next for the Fitness Industry – Ross Campbell.
Beyond Activ is recognized as one of the largest and most influential global networks in the health, fitness, wellness and hospitality industry.
Spirit Gym – Paul Chek’s Ultimate Journey to Holistic Wellness & Self-Discovery.
Paul Chek, the absolute master of corrective and high-performance exercise kinesiology, stress management and holistic wellness has launched Spirit Gym, a concept he is calling ‘his greatest creation yet’.
IDEA World 2024: Fitness Industry Leaders Share Insights & Innovations.
Live from IDEA World Convention and Expo, a major annual event bringing together fitness professionals, celebrities, and industry leaders.
The Retention Guru, Gymtimidation & Psychological Triggers at work in the Gym.
Dr Paul Bedford, the retention guru, researcher, international speaker and fitness industry expert on retention, attrition, and customer experience.
Diplo, GLP-1s & $4Million Investment in Superpower.
Matthew and Mo are joined by Brandon Cullen, a former pro-athlete, serial entrepreneur, and the Chief Concept Officer at MADabolic.
Spotlight on Healthcare Innovation.
Matthew and Mo are joined by Eric Durak, President and Founder at Medical Health and Fitness with a wealth of knowledge in the industry.
2024 State of the UK Fitness Industry Report.
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.