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

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-Founder of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks attended PerformX 2025.  In this LIFTS episode, Matthew and Mo are joined by Dan Summerson, Managing Director of Everlast Gyms at Frasers Group.  This episode covers: Dan's career progression to Everlast. Everlast's hybrid fitness model. Focus on younger demographics. Modern environment and social media impact. Innovation and open culture. Wearables and data integration. Boutique experience in big box settings. Leadership approach and organizational dynamics To learn more about Everlast Gyms, click here: https://www.everlastgyms.com/ To learn more about PerformX Live, click here: https://performx-live.com/ ====================================================== Support fitness industry news by sponsoring future LIFTS episodes. Contact us at [email protected] for advertising opportunities. 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 (US) https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue (UK)  ====================================================== 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/   00:00 Intro 05:55 Transition to Everlast and Hybrid Model 08:52 Economic Model and Retail Integration 19:32 Membership and Market Segmentation 23:53 Innovation and Relevance 27:29 Wearables and Data Integration 30:37 Future Vision and Strategic Planning 33:21 Building a Boutique Experience in a Big Box Gym 36:16 Leadership and Team Dynamics

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