LIFTS Episode 94 - The Future of Fitness & Recovery: Insights from Industry Leaders at W3Fit North America

Oct 19, 2025

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Join hosts Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal for a special series of sit-down interviews recorded live at W3Fit North America.

From recovery trends to leadership lessons, these conversations uncover what's really shaping the fitness industry today.

Key highlights include:

Jarrod Saracco on the real ROI of recovery and why most clubs still can't monetize it.
Hillis Lake on 40 years of strength training evolution—from Nautilus to CrossFit.
Patrick Regan on leading with authenticity and casting the right culture.
Eric Weber on Woodway's legacy and the future of treadmill innovation.
Kent Lehnhoff on bridging fitness and nutrition with evidence-based supplements.
Hector Troncoso on bringing high-quality fitness to the Mexican middle class.
How HYROX and CrossFit changed how we view athleticism.
The future of education and recovery certifications.
The problem of misinformation in the influencer era.

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0:00 – Recovery Reality with Jarrod Saracco

17:20 – The Evolution of Strength Training with Hillis Lake

30:23 – Leadership & Legacy at Life Time with Patrick Regan

39:11 – The Performance Standard with Eric Weber of Woodway

51:03 – Evidence-Based Fitness with Kent Lehnhoff of DotFit

1:02:57 – Moving Mexico Forward with Hector Troncoso

LIFTS Episode 94 - The Future of Fitness &#x26; Recovery: Insights from Industry Leaders at W3Fit North America