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129. Becoming the 'Air Bike Guy' w/ John Moljo

Jun 30, 2024
01:09:41

John Moljo shares his journey from being a certified personal trainer to owning a successful brick-and-mortar gym. He emphasizes the importance of community and education in his gym, where clients are not just given workouts but are taught to be autonomous. John also discusses his interest in leadership and public speaking, with a focus on building a successful brick-and-mortar business and developing a culture-based team. He envisions being known as the 'air bike guy' and wants to be synonymous with the air bike in the fitness industry. During this part of the conversation, John Moljo discusses the importance of hosting workshops and seminars at his gym. He explains that he allows his staff to choose topics and also outsources workshops by industry experts. He highlights the benefits of having a brick-and-mortar facility for hosting educational events. The conversation then shifts to the challenges John faced during the pandemic and how he adapted his business to survive. He shares how he transitioned to virtual training and built an outdoor training space. Despite the difficulties, John's dedication to his gym and community helped him persevere. The conversation focused on the benefits and metrics of using air bikes for cardiovascular training. The guest, John Moljo, emphasized the importance of incorporating cardio into fitness routines and highlighted the versatility of air bikes in achieving both aerobic and anaerobic goals. He discussed the concept of zones and how to determine the appropriate intensity for different fitness levels. The conversation also touched on the misconception between interval training and high-intensity training, with John emphasizing the need for true high-intensity efforts. Overall, the discussion emphasized the significance of cardiovascular fitness and its impact on overall health and performance.

 

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