Women Empowerment in a Male Dominant Fitness Industry.

On this week’s episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest today is on Inc.’s Female Founders 100 list and the MO100 Impact list, has been featured on NPR’s How I Built This, and speaks regularly on the topics of mindful leadership and the movement to redefine what success in fitness means.

Sadie Lincoln is the co-founder and CEO of barre3, a fitness company focused on teaching people to be balanced in body and empowered from within. Starting in 2008 with the flagship studio in Portland, Oregon, barre3 has grown to include more than 170 franchise studios powered by female entrepreneurs, plus an online-workout streaming-subscriber base in 98+ countries.

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

why diversity in the fitness industry helps improve mental health
why women are taking over fitness studios
how zoom creates thousands of dollars in revenue

To learn more about barre3, click here! https://barre3.com/

Throughout our interview, we cover:

Creating a sustainable method of exercising
Why body worth & body image is rapidly declining
How hiring people with barre3’s 5 core values has led to be a successful business
Diversity being the defining factor in barre3’s sense of community
Why the marketing method of presenting organic, authentic stories has worked so well for them
Why prominent social injustices can be taxing one someone’s mental health
How the expectation to prioritize work over mental health is outdated
Stressing the importance of teaching online post-pandemic

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Orangetheory Merges with Self Esteem Brands.

In this week’s episode, hosts Matthew Januszek, Co-Founder of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks, are joined by Andrew Kolman, Vice President of Global Product Development, Matrix Fitness at Johnson Health Tech. The conversation focuses on three news-busting stories: the merging of two brand titans – Orangetheory and Self Esteem Brands, the acquisition of Bowflex by Johnson Health Tech and the raising of $1.8 Billion by Equinox.

Costco Launches GLP-1 Prescriptions.

In this week’s episode of LIFTS – your bite-size dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories – hosts Matthew Januszek, Co-Founder of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of Sweatworks, are joined by Lise Kuecker, serial entrepreneur, public speaker and founder of international boutique fitness consultancy sensation, Studio Grow.

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.

Women Empowerment in a Male Dominant Fitness Industry.