Escape Your Limits & LIFTS

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest is Kevin Yates. With a wealth of industry experience, Yates was COO at 1Rebel, the CEO & Founder of TRIB3, a 2022 Great British Entrepreneur of the Year winner and has recently been appointed by Lifts Brands to its EMEA Leadership team as COO, tasked with driving the operations of franchised fitness operator Snap Fitness in the UK and Ireland. Kevin is known for being an innovative trailblazer, responsible for helping drive the big boutique fitness boom in the UK. He is experienced in business turnaround and development, both in the UK and in emerging markets and is a specialist in bringing creativity, discipline, efficiency and focus to business with his hands-on approach and strategic outlook. In this episode of the Escape your Limits Podcast, Kevin talks about: Facing mistakes head-on and taking learnings from them. Differences between owned and franchised businesses. The massive push on boutique fitness growth. Opportunities that the European market still has to offer. Riding the rollercoaster of a post CV-19 comeback. The legacy of the UK fitness market. Removing complexity for business success. ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog: https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/

Welcome back to L.I.F.T.S, bringing you the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and stories hitting the headlines and stirring up debate. This week's episode covers some big headlines as hosts Matthew Januszek, Co-Founder of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of Sweatworks, together with special guest, Joe De Sena, Founder and CEO of Spartan Race, discuss the breaking stories shaping the fitness industry. Every week, our hosts discuss the breaking news, providing their own perspective on the headlines whilst provoking thoughts and conversations, all delivered in a quick-fix, 30-minute podcast. Today's discussion is driven by the following news agenda: UFC CEO, Dana White gives in to cancel culture in Peloton tirade. Tonal announces retail expansion, now available at Best Buy. Beyond Meat is struggling and plant-based meat industry worries. ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog: https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest is James Balfour, founder of the iconic, trailblazing, boutique fitness brand, 1Rebel. When the brand entered the market in 2014, it reimagined fitness, offering an endorphin-rich, community drive experience that combined beautifully quirky, high-end environments with quality programming, instruction and community. This was arguably the start of the boutique fitness revolution. In this podcast, James Balfour gives a very candid account of the brand's pandemic survival strategy, its strategic pivots to remain relevant, strong and sustainable through changing market conditions and a glimpse at the brand's future ambitions. James' also talks about his personal experience of the pandemic. As an eternal optimist, he always believed the storm would eventually pass, which it did, but at what cost? James talks about the collateral damage and harsh lessons learned about the importance of family and friendship. In this podcast, James talks very frankly and honestly about: Adapting the 1Rebel business model in response to COVID. Evolution of boutique fitness. Experience driven marketing. Values vs. marketing messages. Creating community-driven environments that promote unity. Nurturing and supporting freelance instructors. Adapting the model in response to changes in consumer behaviours. Growth strategies, franchising and international expansion. The impact of emerging technology on the fitness industry. Fitness trend predictions. Personal lessons from the pandemic. To learn more about 1Rebel, click here. ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog: https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/

Welcome back to L.I.F.T.S, bringing you the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and stories hitting the headlines and stirring up debate. This week's episode covers some big headlines as hosts Matthew Januszek, Co-Founder of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of Sweatworks, together with special guest, Glen Stollery, CEO Les Mills IMEA, discuss the breaking stories shaping the fitness industry. Every week, our hosts discuss the breaking news, providing their own perspective on the headlines whilst provoking thoughts and conversations, all delivered in a quick-fix, 30-minute podcast. Today's discussion is driven by the following news agenda: Gym Nation's separation from JD Sports. F45 Founder Rob Deutsch's move to The Yard. The evolution of boutique fitness. Oulu's attempt to sue Ultra Human for copying Oura ring tech. The launch of Lifetime Fitness' wellness brand Miora. The integration of wellness services into the traditional fitness offer. ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog: https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/

In this engaging discussion, Vishal Amin and Daniel Chappell, co-founders of UNTIL, explore their mission to revolutionize the wellness industry. They share insights on empowering freelancers and small businesses with premium access and support. The duo emphasizes the shift from reactive to proactive health approaches and the importance of collaboration among practitioners. They discuss innovations like cryotherapy and hyperbaric chambers, while outlining strategies to foster a strong community that enhances client care and drives growth.

Welcome back to L.I.F.T.S, bringing you the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and stories hitting the headlines and stirring up some debate. This week's episode is hot off the press as hosts Matthew Januszek, Co-Founder of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of Sweatworks, together with special guest, Jim Crowell, sought after fitness industry investor and advisor and Managing Member from Sage House, deep dive into the headlines rocking the fitness world. Every week, our hosts discuss the breaking news, providing their own perspective on the headlines whilst provoking thoughts and conversations, all delivered in a quick-fix, 30-minute podcast. Today's discussion is driven by the following news agenda: The launch of the new Apple watch. Apple disrupting healthcare. Spartan Arabia distancing itself from Founders comments. UFC President slamming Peloton. ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog: https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest is James Griffiths, founder of Wild Training, a hugely successful and growing fitness brand. Having established a franchise business in 2010 that went on to successfully operate 27 franchises under the Wild Fitness brand, James moved his attention to the creation of Wild Training Gym, a unique training facility based in the UK that coaches everyone from beginners to pro athletes. Applying the unique Wild Training philosophy James works with his team of coaches to help athletes maximize power, endurance and control across the full range of natural movement. The learnings, knowledge and experience used by James to fuel Wild Training come from an insatiable curiosity and drive to absorb and apply as much information as he can from the experiences of other successful coaches, athletes and business leaders. Through adapting elements of established training systems including CrossFit, HYROX and even the ancient art of Capoeira plus the integration of specialist training equipment such as Indian Club and aerial silks, James creates bespoke training programs that help people feel better and live their best life. In this podcast, James talks about: His training for HYROX. His Kilimanjaro workout and Guinness World Record attempt. The Wild Training philosophy. Launching the Fit2UK Campaign to get more people active. Creating an effective and scalable training philosophy. Learnings from working with strongman, Lawrence Shahlaei. Relationship between physical and mental health. Capoeira, the ultimate longevity training modality. His perfect training environment. To learn more about James Griffiths, click here. To find out more about Wild Training Gym, click here. To learn more about Fit2UK, click here ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog: https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/

Welcome back to L.I.F.T.S, bringing you the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and stories hitting the headlines and stirring up some debate. This week's episode is jam-packed with news as hosts Matthew Januszek, Co-Founder of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of Sweatworks, together with special guest, Debra Strougo, fitness industry advisor and founder of Row House, dissect the headlines rocking the fitness world. Every week, our hosts discuss the breaking news, providing their own perspective on the headlines whilst provoking thoughts and conversations, all delivered in a quick-fix, 30-minute podcast. Today's discussion is driven by the following news agenda: The rebranding of Nautilus. Anytime Fitness' collaboration with Apple. HYROX and Centr's partnership. Lifetime Fitness' move to offer member injectable weight loss drug. ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog: https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest is Todd Payette, champion Bodybuilder, renowned prep coach and praised author of 'Shoulder Down', a book detailing his journey seeking the ultimate in physical perfection while battling his inner demons. After finding his father's body shortly after his suicide, a six-year-old Todd battled to find a place in the world from an early age. Channeling a subsequent fear of death to drive his passion for health and fitness, setting out on a quest to be a bigger, faster and stronger version of himself, ultimately building an amour around himself. Despite his success as a bodybuilder, Todd took a difficult road through life, facing both physical and mental abuse, homelessness and incarceration along the way. Having learnt some impactful life lessons, he now champions positivity, not letting your past hold you back and never giving up. In this episode of the Escape your Limits Podcast, Todd talks about: How is fear of death drove his passion to reach physical perfection. The impact of finding his father after his suicide at six years old. Learning his own coping mechanisms. How bodybuilding saved his life. Recognizing when bodybuilding can become an unhealthy obsession. Being incarcerated and hitting rock bottom. Rebuilding a life and finding solace in the gym. Owning your past and choosing positivity and success. To learn more about Todd Payette, click here ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog: https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/

Welcome back to the fourth episode of L.I.F.T.S., bringing you the latest industry fitness trends and stories hitting the headlines and stirring up some debate. This week, hosts Matthew Januszek, Co-Founder of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of Sweatworks, are joined by industry expert, entrepreneur and Founder of Endorphinz, Mike Hansen to deep dive into the latest fitness news making the headlines. In today's episode of LIFTS, we're talking about: Beachbody receives notice of NYSE Trading Share Price Listing Rule Non-Compliance F45 files 'restated' financials reporting a $372M Loss Bhout successful in raising 10 million euros to spread its ultra-smart boxing bag and gamified studio concept Johnson Health Tech launches a digital studio in the UK Escape Fitness partnership with Hyperice ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog: https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/