Today, we’re speaking with Patrick and Talilla Henchoz.

Patrick is the founder of one of the great fitness chain success stories of the ‘90s, Esporta Health and Fitness Clubs.He was the first to build and sell a fitness chain in the UK. Growing the business to 38 clubs with over 200,000 members.

Talilla is a personal trainer and social media influencer who founded a global digital fitness brand called Club V from scratch in July 2020 during the pandemic. Her all-inclusive virtual fitness service is built on the five pillars of health: body, mind, nutrition, community, and sustainability.

Daily live-streamed workouts, which include HIIT, strength, low impact, core, yoga, and pilates, engage thousands of members across 50 countries. Club V inspires its community by reminding people to celebrate their body rather than simply what it looks like.

Together, Patrick and Talilla are at the forefront of an evolving industry—never forgetting that the most important person in the room is the customer. Home workouts are here to stay, and we’re excited to see how Club V continues developing its offering.

Please welcome Patrick and Talilla Henchoz to the Escape Your Limits podcast.

For more information visit https://escapefitness.com/podcast

Video version – https://youtu.be/n0FPSUNXafI

Patrick Henchoz is the founder of Esporta Health and Fitness Clubs. He was the first to build and sell a fitness chain in the UK. Growing the business to 38 clubs with over 200,000 members.

Talilla, is a personal trainer and social media influencer who founded a global digital fitness brand called Club V. It’s not just another fitness plan designed to ‘burn fat’ and ‘detox’. Club V helps its members hit the RESET button and create sustainable changes. Working with top nutritionists, life coaches, physiologists, pilates and yoga instructors, Talilla provides her community with an all-inclusive offering.

To learn more about Club V, visit: www.weareclubv.co.uk

Episode highlights -

Fitness is more about mental than it is about physical.
Fitness is not just a quick fix.
It’s all about making the customer feel important.
Community is everything.
Nobody can predict how club membership will rebound.
Celebrate your body and what it can do rather than what it looks like.
You have to constantly pivot and see the potential.
Add value through high touch vs. high tech.
It’s about having passion and the ability to adapt.

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