Welcome to the latest episode of L.I.F.T.S – your bite-sized dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories.

 This special episode was recorded live at Beyond Activ Australia APAC, where host Mohammed Iqbal attended to explore the cutting edge of fitness innovation.

 Hosts Matthew Januszek, Co-Founder of Escape Fitness and Mohammed Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks, are joined by Aleksander Dahlberg- founder of Sahha, Aaron Verasammy- Vice President Sales - North America at ABC Fitness Solutions, and Emmett Williams- MD at Myzone (APAC).

 In this episode, topics discussed include:

• Australian fitness innovation and global expansion of local brands.
• Rapid growth of Pilates in gyms and boutique studios.
• Unique fitness concepts combining multiple services.
• Integration of health data technology in fitness offerings.
• Challenges for international brands entering the Australian market.
• Maturity and entrepreneurial culture of the Australian fitness industry.
• Need for collaboration between fitness industry and government on public health.
• Influence of Australian lifestyle trends (e.g., coffee culture) on the fitness landscape.

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https://beyondactiv.com/

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0:00 Intro

12:04 Aleksander Dahlberg

22:32 Aaron Verasammy

35:05 Emmett Williams