Ep.43 - Tony Horton , The creator of P90X on training Tom Petty, Billy Idol and Bruce Springsteen

Previously a stand-up comic, Tony Horton has always been used to proving that he’s worth the limelight. He was there at the birth of personal training as we know it and has since motivated millions, including Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty and Billy Idol, through fitness, personal training and his exercise regimens with Beachbody.com and P90X.

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Born into a military family, Tony had moved a lot as a child with his father serving in the army. His first notable ventures into fitness came when he provided personal training to a professional at 20thCentury Fox, before offering PT services to movie stars and musicians, or representing fitness giants Thighmaster and NordicTrack. 

Originally Tony moved to California thinking he’d become an actor. He’d wanted to be a cross between Jim Carreyand Brad Pitt, but has since said things turned out better for him, creating some of the most famous and effective workout programmes available.

Today, Tony Horton is still one of the biggest personalities in fitness. He puts his level of motivation down to loving what he does. At 60 years old, he’s still training and surrounds himself with people equally as passionate in his life.

A world-class motivational speaker, Tony is incredibly active on social media, inspiring others and teaching us all about how to live the best life. Through his books, programmes and events, Tony’s passion and philosophy, combined with his humour, make his message one that not only benefits the world’s future, but entertains us all, too.

 Episode Highlights - 

• What it’s like training celebrities such as Billy Idol, Tom Petty, Annie Lennox, Stephen Stills and Bruce Springsteen regularly, and whether there’s a difference in pressure.
• Why you need to walk the walk if you want people to believe that you’re genuine about what you’re selling. Why you should be chasing your passion and not just the money.
• How you can stay motivated, even after you’ve succeeded and achieved your original goals, or if you’re facing a business venture failing.
• Learn the biggest reasons for sticking to what you know, from Tony Horton’s advice after undertaking a variety of business ventures.

Join Matthew Januszek in conversation with Tony Horton…