LIFTS Episode 24 - Costco Launches GLP-1 Prescriptions | Technogym’s Positive Performance - LIFTS w/ Guest Lise Kuecker

In this week’s episode of LIFTS – your a 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  Lisa Kuecker, serial entrepreneur, public speaker and founder of international boutique fitness consultancy sensation, Studio Grow. 

 

In this LIFTS podcast, topics include:

●       GLP-1s move into mainstream via COSTCO prescriptions.

●       The positive effect of exercise for those taking GLP-1s.

●       Merger of Orangetheory and Self Esteem Brands (Anytime Fitness).

●       Fitness franchises and expansion strategies.

●       Technogym’s impressive financial 2023 performance.

●       The huge commercial opportunity presented by the sale of used equipment.

●       Shift from hardware to service – The next play for fitness kit provider.

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0:00       Intro 

02:45    Introducing Lisa Kuecker, founder, Studio Grow

04:28    The value of taking intentional time off work

06:21    Introduction of GLP-1 prescriptions by COSTCO

07:21    GLP-1’s move into mainstream

09:23    Reducing GLP-1 side effects through exercise

14:03    Merger of Orangetheory and Self Esteem Brands (Anytime Fitness)

17:14    Fitness franchises and expansion strategies

23:26    Technogym’s impressive financial 2023 performance

24:40    The huge commercial opportunity presented by the sale of used equipment

26:52    Shift from hardware to service – The next play for fitness kit providers?