Escape Your Limits & LIFTS

LIFTS Episode 103 - The Battle for Your Sleep: Smart Rings, Patents, and the Future of Health Tech

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the latest episode of L.I.F.T.S, your bite‑sized dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories. In this episode, hosts Matthew J...

LIFTS Episode 102 - The Career Skill No One Trains For | Battle Tested Principles for the Corporate Athlete

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the latest episode of L.I.F.T.S, your bite-sized dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories. In this episode, hosts Matthew Jan...

LIFTS Episode 101 - How Myzone Is Redefining Wearable Engagement

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the latest episode of L.I.F.T.S,  your bite-sized dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories. In this episode, hosts Matthew...

LIFTS Episode 100 - Will Brereton of SH1FT on the Future of Group X, Instructors, and Hybrid Fitness

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of LIFTS, Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal sit down with Will Brereton: longtime group fitness leader, Les Mills presenter, and fou...

LIFTS Episode 99 - How Gen Z Sparked the No‑Alcohol Movement | with Hazlo Founder Sam Moore

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of LIFTS, Matthew and Mohammed sit down with Hazlo founder Sam Moore to explore the cultural, psychological, and physiological shift a...

LIFTS Episode 98 - Strava vs Garmin, Basic‑Fit Expansion & AI's Rise with Leon Rudge

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of LIFTS, hosts Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal sit down with fitness technology veteran Leon Rudge for a deep dive into three maj...

LIFTS Episode 97 - How Gyms Can Stop Chasing Gadgets and Start Healing People with Dr. Sean Pastuch

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the LIFTS Podcast, Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal sit down with Dr. Sean Pastuch, founder of Active Life, to challenge the ind...

LIFTS Episode 96 - Exercise Is Medicine: Inside the 2025 Global Fitness Report with Liz Clark & Anton Severin of HFA

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special remote episode of the LIFTS Podcast, hosts Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal sit down with Liz Clark and Anton Severin of the Health...

LIFTS Episode 95 - Dan Uyemura on Tech, Trust & Transformation in the Fitness Industry

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

LIFTS Episode 94 - The Future of Fitness & Recovery: Insights from Industry Leaders at W3Fit North America

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal for a special series of sit-down interviews recorded live at W3Fit North America. From recovery trends ...

LIFTS Episode 93 - W3Fit Live: Industry Consolidation, Robotic Massages & Celebrity Endorsements

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Live from W3Fit North America, Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal sit down with guests Star Sage and Loryn Huff to discuss the latest fitness industr...

LIFTS Episode 92 - LIFTS Live Podcast at W3Fit North America with Matthew Januszek & Mohammed Iqbal

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Live from W3Fit North America at the Four Seasons Westlake Village, Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal host a special onstage edition of the LIFTS po...

LIFTS Episode 91 - Apple vs. Samsung vs. Oura – Who Wins in Health Tech? | with ROOK Co-Founder Marco Benitez

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

LIFTS Episode 90 - Building the Future of AI-Powered Nutrition with Rami Alhamad

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

LIFTS Episode 89 - ClassPass Debate: Does It Help or Hurt Studio Owners? Jeff Bladt vs. Rachel Hirsch

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special debate episode of the LIFTS Podcast, hosts Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal are joined by guest co-host Jack Thomas (Fitness Busine...

EYL Ep 343 - My Crazy FBI Arrest Story That Changed Everything! | Owen Hanson

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, we welcome Owen Hanson, a dynamic entrepreneur, former athlete and the ultimate example of c...

LIFTS Episode 88 - From Bond Trading to Fitness Tech: Lauren Foundos' Journey

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the LIFTS podcast, hosts Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal sit down with Lauren Foundos, founder of Forte (recently acquired by E...

LIFTS Episode 87 - From F45 to Strong Pilates Going Global | Michael Ramsey's Journey

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of LIFTS, hosts Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal sit down with Michael Ramsey, co-founder of Strong Pilates, to explore the explosi...

LIFTS Episode 86 - Inside the Running Boom and Smart Footwear Revolution with Royi Metser

17 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal speak with Royi Metser, Founder & CEO of Avelo Running, about the explosive growth of running, the evolution of sm...

LIFTS Episode 85 - Trump Brings Back Presidential Fitness Test and National Wearable Data Integration

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew and Mo dive into this week's hottest fitness topics — from personal diet experiments to the future of wearables in healthcare, political pla...

LIFTS Episode 84 - Wellness, Hospitality, and Recovery Trends and Events Popular with Gen Z | Star Sage of Hyperice

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of LIFTS, hosts Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal welcome Star Sage, a leading force in the recovery and wellness industry. Star sha...

LIFTS Episode 83 - FISA Insights, Tariffs, Trends & Planet Fitness Growth with Sal Pellegrino

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

LIFTS Episode 82 - Building Gyms for Longevity, Not Just Muscle | Rod Hill of Zenergie

20 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

LIFTS Episode 81 - Connecting the Dots in Wellness: From Recovery Shoes to Artificial Dyes | Brian von Ancken

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

LIFTS Episode 80 - Edward Hertzman: Disrupting the Fitness Industry from the Outside In

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

LIFTS Episode 79 - Fitness Meets Healthcare: Where Are We Headed? | Athletech Innovation Summit 2025 with Emma Barry

29 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special LIFTS recap episode, hosts Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal are joined by fitness futurist Emma Barry to reflect on their shared ex...

LIFTS Episode 78 - Wearables, Subscriptions & Data: A Deep Dive with Ben Foster

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

LIFTS Episode 77 - AI Coaches, Cheap Pilates Reformers & Supra Human Fitness with Debra Strougo

15 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

LIFTS Episode 76 - Ring Wars, Sleep Hacks & The Future of Fitness Tech

08 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

LIFTS Episode 75 - The Truth Behind Profitable Fitness Studios | Julian Barnes of BFS

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

LIFTS Episode 74 - Revolutionizing Self-Care: The Social Wellness Movement | Dr. Jonathan Leary, Founder | Remedy Place

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

LIFTS Episode 73 - Can Gamification Make You Healthier? The Surprising Power of Play | FIBO 2025

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

LIFTS Episode 72 - AI in Fitness: Industry Leaders Discuss Practical Applications Beyond the Hype | FIBO 2025

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

LIFTS Episode 71 - Beyond the Hype: Tim Gray on Biohacking's Real Impact on Health | PerformX LIVE 2025

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

LIFTS Episode 70 - The Rise of Budget Boutique Fitness in Europe – What's Driving the Boom? | EHFF "Live" at FIBO 2025

27 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

LIFTS Episode 69 - Future Fitness: Tech Meets Wellness at EHFF 2025

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

LIFTS Episode 68 - Personal Training is Shifting Toward Holistic Health Coaching | Richard Boyd at PerformX 2025

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

LIFTS Episode 67 - Beachbody's Secret to 25 Years of Fitness Success with Carl Daikeler | Connected Health & Fitness

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

LIFTS Episode 66 - The Rise of Recovery, Retention Strategies, and Fitness Tech | HFA 2025

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

LIFTS Episode 65 - Recovery, Tech & Innovation: The Fitness Landscape Transformed | HFA 2025 with ABC Fitness

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

LIFTS Episode 64 - MIORA by Life Time: The Future of Longevity & Peak Performance | PerformX 2025 with Jeff Zwiefel

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

LIFTS Episode 63 - Everlast's Secret to Staying Ahead in the Fitness Industry | PerformX 2025 with Dan Summerson

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

LIFTS Episode 62 - Gabby Reece's Holistic Wellness Formula: Sun, Nutrition & Sleep

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

LIFTS Episode 61 - FSA/HSA & Data-driven Wellness Decisions | Connected Health & Fitness Summit 2025 | Part 2

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the latest episode of L.I.F.T.S – your bite-sized dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories. In Part 2 of this LIFTS podcast...

LIFTS Episode 60 - Personalized Health & Fitness: The Next Big Trend from the Connected Health & Fitness Summit

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

LIFTS Episode 59 - From Elite Athletes to Everyday Users: Troy Taylor's Vision for Accessible Strength Training

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

LIFTS Episode 58 - goGLOW Revolution: Tori Johnston on Transforming the Sunless Tanning Industry

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Ep 342 - Inside the Minds of Top Athletes and Industry Leaders | Fit Expo L.A. 2025

08 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Escape Your Limits podcast, we're bringing you a special midweek episode. We took the podcast to Fit Expo in Los Angeles, California,...

LIFTS Episode 57 - CES 2025: Non-Invasive Health Tech Promises Early Disease Detection

02 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Ep 341 - Money and Muscle with Kali Muscle

26 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, we welcome back Kali Muscle, a powerhouse in the fitness world, entrepreneur and a motivati...

LIFTS Episode 56 - From Boutique Gyms to Social Sports | 2024 ClassPass Look Back Report with Kinsey Livingston

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

LIFTS Episode 55 - AI in Fitness: The Future is NOW | Lauren Shroyer of ACE Fitness

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this episode of LIFTS, your bite-sized dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories.  Today, hosts Matthew Januszek, Co-Founder...

LIFTS Episode 54 - Fitness Industry Growth Drivers: GLP-1s, Strength Training and Personalized Healthcare

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this extended episode of LIFTS, your bite-sized dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories.  Today, hosts Matthew Januszek, Co...

LIFTS Episode 53 - Shaping the Industry: Key Themes for 2025 at PerformX Live | Giles Denning

29 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the last episode of LIFTS in 2024, your bite-sized dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories. Today, hosts Matthew Januszek, ...

Ep 340 - Digital Marketing Hacks That Drive Community Engagement | Dennis Yu

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special mid-week podcast, brought to you by Escape Fitness, we delve into the strategies that amplify a gym's digital presence and drive real ...

Ep 339 - From Grit to Glory: Rick Valente's Journey from $400 to Gold's Gym Icon

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, we are joined by Rick Valente, a legendary figure in the bodybuilding and fitness industry, ...

LIFTS Episode 52 - What Makes Australian Fitness Stand Out? Beyond Activ Unveiled

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 reco...

LIFTS Episode 51 - The Future of Boutique Fitness | Kevin Yates

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week's episode of LIFTS, your bite-sized dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories. Today, hosts Matthew Januszek, Co-Fou...

LIFTS Episode 50 - Sleep Better, Lift Stronger, Live Longer: Diving Deep Into Wellness

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week's episode of LIFTS, a quick snapshot into the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories. Today, hosts Matthew Januszek, Co-Found...

LIFTS Episode 49 - Sustainability & AI Workouts | The Gym of the Future with Yves Preissler

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week's episode of LIFTS, your bite-size dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories. Today, hosts Matthew Januszek, Co-Fou...

LIFTS Episode 48 - Will the U.S. Election Redefine the Future of Fitness? Athletech News Founder & CEO Edward Hertzman

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week's episode of LIFTS, your snack-sized dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories. Today, hosts Matthew Januszek, Co-F...

Ep 338 - Redefining Muscle Growth | Dr. Jim Stoppani

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, we are joined by Dr. Jim Stoppani, a renowned expert in exercise science, sports nutrition,...

LIFTS Episode 47 - AI and Fitness: Shaping the Future with Dr. Ted Vickey

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this week's episode of LIFTS, your bite-size dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories. Today, hosts Matthew Januszek, Co-Foun...

LIFTS Episode 46 - Weight Watchers & GLP-1s, Falling Alcohol Consumption, AG1 in Starbucks, Greg Glassman's MetFix

20 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to L.I.F.T.S, your bite-size dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories hitting the headlines. On this week's episode, hosts ...

LIFTS Episode 45 - L Catterton Investment EGYM/ Solid Core | Alex Alimanestianu

13 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this LIFTS podcast, Escape Fitness CEO, Matthew Januszek and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks are joined by guest, Alex Alimanestianu, a se...

LIFTS Episode 44 - "LIVE" from Beyond Activ NYC -Part 2- The Pilates Boom and Investing in the Industry

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the latest episode of L.I.F.T.S. This episode is the final instalment of a three-part series recorded live at Beyond Activ, New York City –...

LIFTS Episode 43 - "LIVE" From Beyond Activ NYC 2024 Part 1

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the latest episode of L.I.F.T.S. This episode is part-two of a three-part podcast series recorded live at Beyond Activ, a leadership, inves...

LIFTS Episode 42 - Client Connectivity, Strength Training's Surge in Popularity | Jack Thomas | The Fit Guide

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this LIFTS podcast, Escape Fitness CEO, Matthew Januszek and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks are joined by Jack Thomas, Co-Founder of The Fi...

Ep 337 - Mr. Universe to the NFL | The Untold Story of Extreme Muscle Methods | John Brown

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, we are joined by legend, John Brown, a trailblazing American bodybuilder who rose to fame ...

LIFTS Episode 41 - The Impact of Stress Management Technology on the Vagus Nerve and How it Related to Longevity

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this LIFTS podcast, Escape Fitness CEO, Matthew Januszek and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks are joined by special guest, Anna Gudmundson, C...

LIFTS Episode 40 - Fitness for Public Health: ukactive's Vision for Collaboration with the New Labour Government

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this LIFTS podcast, Escape Fitness CEO, Matthew Januszek and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks are joined by special guest, Huw Edwards CEO of...

LIFTS Episode 39 - The Decline of HIIT Training | What's next for the Fitness Industry| Ross Campbell | Beyond Activ

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this LIFTS podcast, Escape Fitness CEO, Matthew Januszek and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks are joined by guest, Ross Campbell, Founder &...

Ep 336 - Spirit Gym: Paul Chek's Ultimate Journey to Holistic Wellness and Self-Discovery

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Chek, the absolute master of corrective and high-performance exercise kinesiology, stress management and holistic wellness has launched Spirit Gy...

LIFTS Episode 38 - The Retention Guru | Gymtimitation & Psychological Triggers at work in the Gym

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this LIFTS podcast, Escape Fitness CEO, Matthew Januszek and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks are joined by guest, Dr. Paul Bedford, the "R...

LIFTS Episode 37 - Diplo, GLP-1s & $4Million Investment in Superpower - Tailored Preventative Healthcare for the Masses

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this LIFTS podcast, Escape Fitness CEO, Matthew Januszek and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks are joined by special guest, former pro-athlete...

LIFTS Episode 36 - Spotlight on Healthcare Innovation; Apple Watch Vitals app, GLP-1s, MyProtein Vending Machines

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this LIFTS podcast, Escape Fitness CEO, Matthew Januszek and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks are joined by guest, Eric Durak, President a...

LIFTS Episode 35 - 2024 State of the UK Fitness Industry Report | David Minton

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a very special episode of LIFTS. Today, hosts Matthew Januszek, Co-Founder of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks, mee...

Ep 335 - 3 Decades of The Olympia | Controversies, Rivalries & Life Lessons | Shawn Ray

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, we are joined by Shawn Ray aka 'The Giant Killer', former professional bodybuilder, 13-time...

LIFTS Episode 34 - NYC Fitness Trends, Market Insights & Opinions with Justin & Austin FLEXIT

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this LIFTS podcast, Escape Fitness CEO, Matthew Januszek and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks are joined by guests, Austin Cohen,  Founder ...

LIFTS Episode 33 - Learnings from Lift Brands Global CEO on Consumer Behavior, Fitness Trends and AI Technology

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this LIFTS podcast, Escape Fitness CEO, Matthew Januszek and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks are joined by guest, Ty Menzies, global CEO o...

LIFTS Episode 32 - How AI technology is Shaping Content Creation, Authenticity and the Future of Fitness

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this AI-focussed episode of the LIFTS podcast, Escape Fitness CEO, Matthew Januszek and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks are joined by guest...

LIFTS Episode 31 - Navigating Volatility | Core Health & Fitness CEO | Bryan O'Rourke

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing the current state of the commercial fitness industry, highlighting both volatility and evolution.  Bryan O'Rourke, CEO of Core Health & Fi...

Ep 334 - How to Cheat Death | Dr. Rand McClain

09 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, we are joined by Dr. Rand McCain, aka 'The Longevity Doctor' to explore whether death is pr...

LIFTS Episode 30 - The Future of Fitness: Technology and Trends with John Ford

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the latest episode of LIFTS, this week Matthew Januszek, CEO of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks speak with Jo...

LIFTS Episode 29 - Franchising Challenges in Fitness: A LIFTS Discussion on Xponential's Issues

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to LIFTS, on this special episode, Matthew Januszek, CEO of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks discuss the recent c...

LIFTS Episode 28 - More Industry Consolidation & the Evolution of Strength Training

19 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of LIFTS, Matthew Januszek, CEO of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks speak with Bruce Smith, Founder of ...

LIFTS Episode 27 - The Pain of Inevitable Change | Innovating for the Future of Fitness.

12 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of LIFTS. Escape Fitness CEO, Matthew Januszek and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks sit down one on one to discuss their...

LIFTS Episode 26 - HYROX365, The Global Wellness Economy Report and the Emotional and Mental Weight of Body Image with Guest Bryan Myers

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this LIFTS podcast Escape Fitness CEO, Matthew Januszek and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks sit down with one of the industry's most experi...

LIFTS Episode 25, Part 2 - FIBO 2024 | Redefining Fitness & Wellness to Drive Engagement | Oliver Patrick

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this LIFTS podcast Escape Fitness CEO, Matthew Januszek sits down with one of the industry's most forward thinking and straight talking physiologis...

LIFTS Episode 25 - FIBO 2024 | Fitness Trends, The Impact of AI, The Value of Data

28 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the latest episode of L.I.F.T.S, recorded live at EuropeActive Health and Fitness Forum in Cologne. Here, hosts Matthew Januszek, Co-Found...

LIFTS Episode 24 - Costco Launches GLP-1 Prescriptions | Technogym's Positive Performance - LIFTS w/ Guest Lise Kuecker

21 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of LIFTS – your a bite-size dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories - hosts Matthew Januszek, Co-Founder of Es...

LIFTS Episode 23 - Industry Shakeup: Orangetheory Merges with Self Esteem Brands & Bowflex Joins Johnson Health Tech

14 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After a few weeks of broadcasting inspiring interviews with the movers and shakers at international events, welcome back to our regular L.I.F.T.S, a b...

LIFTS Episode 22 - Planet Fitness devalued by $400m in 5 days | LIFTS

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With guests today located across all different time zones, welcome back to a truly international episode of L.I.F.T.S, a bite-size dose of the Latest ...

Ep 333 - Forget the Weights & Embrace the Science | Dr. John Jaquish

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, we are joined by John Jaquish, a doctor of biomechanical engineering on a mission to educate...

Recovery Uncovered- Behind the Hype of the Next Boom or Bust?

24 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our exclusive podcast, recorded live at IHRSA 2024, in LA. In this episode, hosts Matthew Januszek, Co-Founder of Escape Fitness is joined ...

LIFTS Episode 21 - "LIVE" from IHRSA, March 6-8, 2024, Los Angeles, Where We Explore the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories Shaping the Future of the Sector

17 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the latest episode of L.I.F.T.S. In this episode, recorded live at IHRSA, the USA's largest fitness industry trade show, hosts  Matthew Ja...

LIFTS Episode 20 - "LIVE" from Beyond Activ, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (KSA) Where We Take a Deep Dive into the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories Shaping the Future of the Sector

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the latest episode of L.I.F.T.S. This episode is part of a series of recordings live from the EMEA's biggest Health, Fitness, Wellness and ...

LIFTS Episode 19 - "LIVE" from Beyond Activ, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (KSA) Where We Take a Deep Dive into the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories Shaping the Future of the Sector

10 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the latest episode of L.I.F.T.S. This episode is the second part of a two-part podcast series recorded live at the EMEA's biggest Health, F...

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