WTF Gym Talk

So you may have noticed my pre-roll ads asking for podcast reviews on Apple or Spotify. Simply send me a screenshot of your review on Instagram @wtfgymtalk and you'll get a chance to be entered in for a free 10 minute call - where you can ask me anything.

Back in 2017, a small startup company hit me up to discuss their business model that installed 24/7 access into microgyms.   I was intrigued but thought it was too early for the microgym market.  So we never really connected. Fast forward to today and I'll admit it - I was wrong.   HybridAF is the leader in providing 24/7 access hardware and software within the microgym industry.   I'm now a firm believer in this concept and how it can significantly improve the appeal and marketing draw for specific microgyms.   https://hybridaf.com/

Nathan Grant saw an opportunity to provide the fitness market with a tool that we've all been cobbling together with plates and curbs and anything else we could prop our heels up on to get a more upright squat.  In 2020, the Slantboardguy was born, and while he has been copied and ripped off by hundreds of new vendors, his drive to connect with the fitness industry (literally driving, in-person to meet people) and innovate his products continues to impress me.  https://slantboardguy.com/us/

Another Respect The Tempo episode for you today where I discuss the concept of 'strength endurance' and why I think it's been neglected by pop-culture fitness for so long.  Make sure you're following along for more content like this over at @respectthetempo

Motivation is high when we start our business because we are just getting started.  It's all improvement from that point which can allow you to stay motivated for a while.  But what do you do when you've hit a moderate level of success and motivation starts to ween?  Here's how I handled that exact situation. 

This is the first video in the Methodology Series where I'll be doing deep dives into where Tempo Training comes from, the specific protocols used, and other science and evidence-based topics regarding using time under tension to create strength endurance.    Catch the full video episode on the Respect The Tempo YouTube channel Make sure to be following along on Instagram @respectthetempo

For the full visual experience, head over to the YouTube video. Co-founder of MADabolic, Brandon Cullen, takes me around Charlotte, NC to their two flagship locations located quite close to one another, but worlds apart in terms of neighborhood and vibe within the Queen City.    Interested in learning more about opening a MADabolic franchise?   Shoot me an email and let's chat - stu@wtfgymtalk.com

I don't know about you, but I have a hard time turning my brain off at night when it's time to chill and get to bed. Previously, I used to smoke traditional cannabis.  But I was still waking up a little too stoned to function.  And for someone who gets his day going at 4am, that's a problem. Then I found Rebel Rabbit's Delta 8 & 9 THC Seltzer.  GAME CHANGER. It allows me to chill out, and turn off my brain, but still be 100% the next morning.  So I asked the founders to come on the podcast and talk shop. https://drinkrebelrabbit.com/

The number one reason I see a microgym that's been around for a few years successfully, but still doesn't have a strong foundation is due to this... Want to work together?  Want me in your pocket to help you navigate your business journey?   Let's make that happen.

Matt Becker started the Gym Lawyers to help microgym owners navigate common pitfalls in business that require legal advice.  Unfortunately, most small business owners would rather go to Google before speaking to an actual law-practicing professional.  Matt and his team are working to ensure that your opportunity to get legal advice is more accessible and less foreign than it has been historically.  https://www.gymlawyers.com/