Escape Your Limits & LIFTS

To close out what has been an amazing year, we are going to dive into some of the most popular podcast episodes of 2021. But first, we want to thank our loyal community of listeners, everyone who has watched on YouTube, commented, engaged with an episode, or shared their favorite segments. The Escape Your Limits podcast was created to deliver on-demand, inspirational, valuable content to our audience. Each week, we connect with industry thought leaders on an ever-widening array of offerings on every topic imaginable. There were even episodes that told true stories you couldn't dream up if you tried. Given the wealth of options, it's likely you missed a binge-worthy episode or two, even if you're an avid listener or watcher. Over the past year, the Escape Your Limits podcast has grown extensively, with episodes being downloaded, listened to, and watched hundreds of thousands of times by people from all over the world. As you can imagine, it was hard to narrow down 10 outliers from the 52 episodes that we produced. Deciding which ones made the cut wasn't easy. When looking at our top-performing episodes of the year, a lot stood out. We chose these podcast guests and subject matter experts because they pushed the form, hit on several broad perspectives, helped to process the world around us, resonated with our audience, and have shaped the vision for what it truly means to Escape Your Limits. So, without further ado, here are 10 notable episodes that debuted in 2021 that we can't stop talking about – each one is worth checking out. Tune-in now!

Joseph McClendon III is a neuropsychologist, best-selling author, performance coach to celebrities, and lead speaker for Tony Robbins programs. As a global leader, his tools and techniques have given millions of people around the world the competitive advantage to lead their best lives. He literally radiates with positive energy and wisdom, and his remarkable influence continues to set the standard when it comes to achieving your wildest dreams. If you want to reframe your perspective to live a magnificent life, this is one episode you don't want to miss. Tune-in now! Learn more about Joseph McClendon III: https://www.josephmcclendon.com/home Follow him on Instagram: @iamjosephmcclendon

Ultra endurance athlete James Lawrence aka the "Iron Cowboy," has truly escaped the limits of human performance and endurance, both physically and mentally. He has broken multiple Guinness World Records and achieved what was once believed to be impossible by completing 100 triathlons in 100 days with "Conquer 100" to raise $250,000 for charity. The incredible feat required strength, community, family support, and escaping his limits. Check out the Iron Cowboy's fascinating interview with our host Matthew Januszek. Learn more about James Lawrence: https://www.ironcowboy.com/

Dr. Edythe Heus is a sports medicine and movement expert who developed Revolution in Motion. She is a renowned doctor whose groundbreaking balance, fascia, and proprioceptive training methods have radically optimized the athletic performance of professional and Olympic athletes. At the intersection of physical and cognitive function, she invites you to explore the body's interconnectedness and to challenge what's possible. During our interview, we discuss: • How to injury-proof your body • What it means to be in a "flow state" • Ways to supercharge your core strength • The link between healthy feet and a healthy brain Learn more about about Dr. Edythe Heus: https://revinmo.com/dr-edythe-heus/ Tune-in now!

Alwyn Cosgrove is a best-selling author, speaker, 2x cancer survivor, and the owner of Results Fitness. He is also a member of the Nike Performance Council. His gym was named one of the top 10 gyms in America by Men's Health magazine. Joining us this week is also out co-host Pete Holman. He is an entrepreneur, inventor, product developer, and trainer who is a subject matter expert on the evolution of strength training and the farm strong movement. Throughout this interview, we discuss these training philosophies as well as: The reason strength training is both a competitive advantage and life advantage Why good trainers design workouts and great trainers design programs Heart rate variability And the mistakes people make when it comes to bodyweight training Tune-in now!

Superheroes aren't born, they're made. As you can imagine, making a superhero takes a hell of a lot of consistent, ass-kicking hard work. New York-based trainer Don Saladino is one of the most sought-after celebrity trainers in the industry when it comes to getting Hollywood's finest insanely fit. He's had his hand in more big screen role preps than just about anyone and is responsible for some of the most impressive—and unrecognizable—transformations. It's not just all about lifting heavy weights and getting jacked. For Saladino, it's about balance and consistency, both physical and mental. Getting actors into butt-kicking superhero shape deserves an Oscar in itself. His star-studded clientele includes Ryan Reynolds, Scarlett Johansson, and Hugh Jackman. In this interview, Saladino sits down with host Matthew Januszek to discuss: • Why his #1 goal when training high-profile clients is physical and mental resiliency • Invaluable lessons he's learned from enduring business hardships • Why nutrition is the most understood area of fitness You'll even get a behind-the-scenes tour of his gym! Tune-in now. Follow Don on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donsaladino/ Check out his website: https://donsaladino.com/

Mike Rashid is a business mogul, professional boxer, social media influencer, and serial entrepreneur who built a fitness empire from the ground up. According to Mike, there's no limit (besides yourself) to what you can achieve. If you're interested in achieving entrepreneurial success, this episode is for you. It covers everything from working with Mike Tyson, investing, his $1 million offer to fight Jake Paul, productivity hacks, mindset, taking psychedelics to boost focus and creativity, cryptocurrency, the rise of boutique boxing, and much more. You don't want to miss this one. Tune-in now!

Do you know what leads one person to achieve success in life over another? What are the ingredients for unreasonable success and how is it achieved? Our guest this week, Mr. Richard Koch, joins us to explain. Successful people typically don't plan their success. Instead they develop a unique philosophy or attitude that works for them. They stumble across strategies which are shortcuts to success, and latch onto them. Events hand them opportunities they could not have anticipated. Often their peers with equal or greater talent fail while they succeed. It is too easy to attribute success to inherent, unstoppable genius. Bestselling author and serial entrepreneur Richard Koch charts a map of success, identifying the nine key attitudes and strategies can propel anyone to new heights of accomplishment. Richard is a former management consultant, entrepreneur, and writer of several books on how to apply the Pareto principle (80/20 rule) in all walks of life. Richard has also used his concepts to make a fortune from several private equity investments made personally. Richard's investments have included Filofax, Plymouth Gin, the Great Little Trading Company and Betfair. Learn more about Richard: https://richardkoch.net/

Legendary bodybuilder Tony Pearson AKA the "Michael Jackson" of bodybuilding is a 9x world champion winning Mr. America, Professional Mr. Universe, and World Mixed Pairs. Throughout his life, he has faced impossible challenges — rising above poverty, abuse, and neglect to achieve incredible success. Tony's story is an inspiration to say the least. At 63-years-old, he won the AAU Master's Mr. Universe. Today, he is a personal trainer in Las Vegas. Check out his website: https://www.tonypearsonpersonaltrainer.com/

To say that the pandemic has impacted traditional gyms and the way people train would be an understatement. In-person training, group fitness, and big-box memberships aren't going to disappear but the adjustments that have been made during the pandemic are here to stay. In our interview with Fitness First's Managing Director, Lee Matthews, he explains how traditional gyms like Fitness First are redefining and reengineering what it means to go to the gym. Throughout our interview, we cover: • Ways the boutique concept has evolved during the pandemic • The big changes happening to traditional gyms • How to successfully lead your team through crisis • Why you need to reconfigure your gym's layout and equipment to cater to the needs of shifting member expectations Learn more about Fitness First: https://www.fitnessfirst.co.uk/