Future of Fitness

Miranda Alcaraz - Street Parking & Fitness Simplified

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Street Parking was founded by Julian and Miranda Alcaraz in 2016. Miranda – after 15 years in the fitness industry, 8 years on CrossFit HQ seminar s...

Conor O'Loughlin: A Strong Conviction For the In-Person Experience

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Conor O'Loughlin is the CEO of Glofox. Having played professional rugby for an 8 year period with Connacht, subsequently built out a web and app devel...

Marc Zionts: Building Resiliency In Your Coaching Business

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marc Zionts is an executive, athlete, and environmentalist and has been successfully leading companies since 1987. Zionts is the Executive Chairman of...

Kelly Starrett: Stepping Into The Gap

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly Starrett is a CrossFit trainer, physical therapist, author, and speaker. His 2013 fitness book, Becoming a Supple Leopard, was featured on The N...

Reed Davis: General Principles of Health Building

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Reed Davis, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT), is an expert in functional lab testing and h...

Robb Wolf - Cold Exposure, Electrolytes, and The Coach's Journey

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Robb Wolf is a former research biochemist, a 2X New York Times/WSJ Best Selling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired To Eat.  Robb has transformed ...

Dan Uyemura -Social Media Strategies for 2021

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Uyemura  and I talked about our own ways on how we use social media, how to be more creative with online fitness/health marketing strategies than...

Ian Mullane: A Call To Arms for Brick & Mortar

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in as Ian Mullane explains his software solutions for Brick and Mortar. He is the Founder and CEO of Keepme, launched in 2019 - a business dedica...

Chris McQuilkin - Power Athlete

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Coach McQuilkin is the Director of Training and Education for Power Athlete, a worldwide strength and conditioning organization focused on empowering ...

Natalia Karbasova: Fitness Tech Preview - 2021

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Natalia Karbasova is founder of FitTech Summit and CEO of FitTech Company and Founder of FitTech Summit. Previously, Natalia was with Hubert Burda Med...

NASM - Leading Fitness Education in 2021 - Mike Fantigrassi

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Fantigrassi is the Senior Director of Product Development at the National Academy of Sports Medicine. (NASM) Mike is a results-driven leader with...

Dan John University - Dan John

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dan John has coached for more than 30 years. He's helped hundreds of athletes pack on double-digit pounds of rock-solid muscle. As an athlete, John br...

Autophagy, Spermidine, and COVID-19 - Don Moxley

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Don Moxley is the Director of Applied Science and Brand Development at Longevity Labs. His message statement is, "Understanding and directing individu...

Fitness Industry Review 2020 - Jim Crowell

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Crowell is the Founder at JWC Advisory Group, Founder and Investor at Boost Capital, and former CEO of Opex Fitness. He is a board member of The B...

EGYM and The Future of Client-Centric Gyms - Philipp Roesch-Schlanderer

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Philipp Roesch-Schlanderer is CEO/Co-Founder at eGym GmbH. Prior, he studied Business and Technology Management at Columbia University in New York. Wi...

Garage Gym Athlete - Jerred Moon

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jerred is a Strenght and Conditioning Coach and founder of End of Three Fitness. He is a former Physical Training Leader and Fitness Program Manager w...

Podcasting for Entrepreneurs - Joe Sanok

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Sanok is the founder of Practice of the Practice Podcast the #1 podcast for counselors.  He is also a keynote and TEDx speaker as well as a busin...

"54D" - Emerging From Latin Markets to The Global Stage - Omar Yunes

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Omar Yunes Marquez has developed and grown businesses in the US and Latin America since 2000. He is currently Partner and CEO at 54D, an international...

"The Grid" - The Ultimate Coaching Platform - Joel Jamieson

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Joel is a best-selling author and one of the world's foremost authorities on strength, conditioning, and energy programs. His strategies have been use...

The Business of Rowing & Connected Fitness - Shane Farmer

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Shane is the founder of Dark Horse Rowing, the leading educator of indoor rowing education and career training for fitness professionals and athletes....

An Exciting Time for Fitness - Jonathan Goodman

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan Goodman is the founder of the Personal Trainer Development Center and author of multiple bestselling books for personal trainers.  In additi...

Relationships & Networks - An Expert's Guide - Vanessa Severiano

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Vanessa Severiano has been a leader in the fitness industry for 18+ years. She has extensive experience in creating, managing, and developing brands i...

Badges of Busy and Certificates of Suffering - Max Shank

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Max Shank is the owner of Ambition Athletics, he is also the author of Ultimate Athleticism, Simple Shoulder Solution, and Master The Kettlebell. Max ...

Highlight Reel Special - Celebrating Our 200th Episode

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we celebrate our 200th episode by taking a walk down memory lane and listening to some key moments in the last few episodes. Eric Malzone start...

A Refreshing Approach To Nutrition - EC Synkowski

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EC Synkowski runs OptimizeMe Nutrition, a company whose goal is to provide solutions for anyone to improve their weight, health, and overall well bein...

The Best Hour of Their Day - Jason Ackerman

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Ackerman finished his Psychology masters in 2006. After graduating, he realized that he needed to find a 'real' job, something different from wh...

Active Life & The Evolutions from Fitness To Health Profession - Dr. Sean Pastuch

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Sean Pastuch is an entrepreneur, coach, medical professional, and is leading a tribe. He has hit a lot of adversity through the process but has ma...

9Rounds Keeps Kicking - Shannon Hudson

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Shannon Hudson grew up in the Martial Arts Industry. As a child, he picked up amateur boxing and kickboxing and did Karate tournaments, which led to a...

Focus on Quality in The New Digital Age - Fabio Zonin

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Fabio Zonin is a StrongFirst Certified Instructor. He is a former powerlifter, natural bodybuilder, and the owner of fitness centers. He has authored ...

MyZone & The Tingle In the Toothpaste - Emmett Williams

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Emmet Williams came into My Zone with his partner Dave Wright in between 2010 and 2011. The two had been introduced to heart rate monitoring technolog...

The Future of Digital Fitness Content - Mike Hansen

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Hansen got into this industry in the 90s and discovered that his passion was fitness. He changed his mindset to an entrepreneur mindset and wante...

Supercharge Your Client Relationships with Naamly - Sumit Seth

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sumit Seth comes from a very humble background and worked in the hospital healthcare space, and did work for Henry Ford's Hospitals, UnitedHealth Grou...

Wellbeats & Virtual Corporate Wellness - Jen Zygmunt

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's interview, I have Jen Zygmunt as my guest and we are looking into the world of virtual fitness.  Jen is the SVP of sales and marketing at ...

Biocybernauts & The Tyranny of The Rational Mind - Dr. James Hardt

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. James Hardt moved around a lot in his earlier childhood due to his father being a teacher. This shaped his thinking about the nature of reality an...

Mentor or Martyr - Eric Chessen

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I am interviewing Eric Chessen about fitness in the autism population.  Eric is the founder of Autism Fitness, which is a fitness fr...

Teambuildr & The Decentralization of Fitness - Hewitt Tomlin

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hewitt Tomlin is one of the Partners of TeamBuildr, a company that specializes in simplifying the program building and training regimes for coaches. H...

Personalizing the Digital Fitness Experience - Adam Zeitsiff

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Zeitsiff is the CEO of Gold's Gym. Zeitsiff has faced many challenges during the COVID, which shaped his belief that he may not solve the virus, ...

Making Alternative Medicine Primary - Max Coleman

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I had an interview with Max Coleman about his journey to healing, and how it resulted in him becoming the successful CEO of DaoCloud ...

Think Different. Be Different - Justin Devonshire

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I have Justin Devonshire as a guest. We will be discussing the intricate topic of entrepreneurship, and what it means to be a lead...

BrandBot and Becoming Customer Centric - Andrew Swansburg

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I have Andrew Swansburg as my guest. We will be looking at emerging markets, customer-centric and the challenges a young entrepren...

The Power of Collaboration - Mel Tempest

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have guest Mel Tempest talking to me about the fitness industry; how she saw an opportunity 17 years ago and grabbed it with both hands. We d...

The Positive Side of Uncertainty - Kate Jaramillo & Ken Andrukow

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I have Kate Jaramillo and Ken Andrukow as guests. We will touch topics such as changes that are taking place in the world and the ...

Asensei & The Future of Connected Coaching - Steven Webster

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have Steven Webster as a guest, and together we will dig into the future of technologically advanced training and coaching.  Steven is the C...

Motosumo - Fitness Gamified - Kresten Jensen

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I am interviewing Kresten Jensen to discuss the topic of technology in fitness. How Motosumo has grown from three friends to a ful...

Creating Structure in Chaos - Mark Fisher

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I have Mark Fisher as a guest. Contrary to what we normally do in discussing the future of fitness, this episode will discuss the imp...

The Future of Youth Soccer - Erica Suter

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I have Erica Suter as my guest. We're getting into the world of youth sports, and how competitive and business-minded it has become.  Erica is ...

Shifts in Leadership and the "New Normal" - Adam Zeitsiff

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I have Adam Zeitsiff as a guest, discussing the health and fitness industry and what COVID-19 holds for the future of fitness.  A...

Vulnerability in Crisis...and Cat Memes - Tony Gentilcore

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Tony Gentilcore and I discuss our current global situation regarding COVID-19; what it means for the fitness world, and how to cop...

The emergency advisors - Kate Jaramillo & Ken Andrukow

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Jaramillo & Ken Andrukow  In this episode, I have a conversation with Kate and Ken about what is currently happening in the world with COVID 19 ...

The Mental Trainer - Alan Heary

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan is the owner of Ultimate Ventures Limited, an enthusiastic speaker and owns and operates one of the toughest cycling events in the world – Race...

The Fitness Selling Expert - Ryan McKenzie

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan McKenzie is a Fitness Business Consultant from Orlando, Florida, where he has worked with some of the best trainers, gyms, and corporations in th...

The BiOptimizer - Wade Lightheart

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Wade is the President and Director of Education at BiOptimizers.com. Education at BiOptimizers.com is dedicated to discovering, presenting, and sharin...

The Visionary Planner - Vito LaFata

01 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Vito LaFata Vito LaFata is the co-owner of The Visionary Planner and now has a vineyard with a Tuscan Villa in a private retreat called Vision in the ...

The Power of LinkedIn & Human Connection - Scott Aaron

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Aaron  Scott Aaron is an entrepreneur, a speaker, and a coach. He started as an entrepreneur when he took over his father's company at the age ...

The Beautifully Complicated World of Hormone Optimization - Dr. Jeoffrey Drobot

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Drobot, The Health Performance Specialist™ is an international, leading authority on European Biological Medicine and electroceutical performanc...

The Go-Giver Way - Bob Burg

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bob Burg is a Hall-of-Fame Speaker and author of numerous books on sales, marketing, and influence, with total book sales of well over a million cop...

Content is King in the 50+ Market - Jay Croft

29 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I'm a veteran writer, editor and content director. My content service helps fitness pros grow their businesses by engaging more people over 50. This i...

Intrinsic Motivators - The Key to Client Success - Josh Hillis

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Josh helps people beat emotional eating and finally lose weight. Using a skill-based approach allows people to create a new relationship with their bo...

The Future of Client Experience - Barry Ennis & Shay Kostabi

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With a combined over 20 years of experience in the industry, and after training fitness professionals in over 10 countries around the world, Barry ...

The Future of Home Fitness...and Beyond - Aly Orady

09 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Based in San Francisco, Aly Orady is a 20-year silicon valley veteran, engineer and serial entrepreneur. Aly started his career at Hewlett-Packard's C...

No Guts, No Glory - Amber Vilhauer

06 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Amber Vilhauer is an online digital marketing expert who supports authors, speakers, and coaches to establish a powerful, integrated online presence t...

The Gold in The Data - Ian Mullane

01 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After 18 years of working with some of the biggest names in Fintech, including Thomson Financial and SS&C, Ian Mullane left corporate life as the COO ...

The Future of Action Sports - Deacon Andrews

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Deacon Andrews is a dad first and foremost that loves being out in the mountains and chasing the stoke that comes along with both those things.

Fitter Futures: Building Formidable Humans - Sam Mathers

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Mathers is the Founder of Fitter Futures - 1 of only 3 Brand X Method Labs worldwide, specializing in youth functional fitness. They are the only ...

The Future of Cannabis and Pain Management - Dr. Eric Goodman

18 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

' Back surgery is your only option…'   This statement inspired Dr. Eric Goodman to overcome a seriously bad back. The severe, years-long debilitati...

Coaching Mindset: It Starts with You - Lindsey Wilson

10 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Positive Performance Training was founded in 2008 by Lindsey Wilson, a former collegiate and professional athlete who felt a strong call to help other...

The Future of Education - Brian Sutton

06 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Brian is the Content and Production Manager for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). He oversees the creation of NASM's certification and c...

Bringing New Products to Market - Daniel Schreiber

29 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is a graduate of Duke University where he played football and earned a BA in economics. He also earned an MBA from the Wharton School, after which...

The F45 Experience - Scott Kinworthy

21 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Director of F45 Academy

The Truth About Entrepreneurship - Brett Klika

15 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Brett Klika CSCS, is an IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year, international motivational speaker, best- selling author, and Co-Founder of SPIDERfit Kids,...

Building Wealth & Money Magic - Krisstina Wise

12 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Krisstina is a real estate mogul turned Financial Health Coach and creator of several multi-million dollar businesses including Goodlife Luxury, The P...

Systems are Saviors - Travis Barnes

08 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Travis Barnes is owner and CEO of Journey Fitness. He is an author and nationally recognized speaker! Travis Barnes is a certified personal traine...

Big Scary Goals - Dave Whitley

06 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Iron Tamer Dave Whitley is a motivational speaker and strongman based in Nashville TN. As a kid, Dave was overweight and had a terrible stutter. Retre...

Profit First for Microgyms - John Briggs

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

John is a CPA, an owner in a CrossFit gym, and author of Profit First for Microgyms. They have close to 275 active micro gym clients.

K9 Fit Club - Tricia Montgomery

30 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

20+ years of award-winning executive leadership in Health & Wellness, Medical Education, Veterinary Associations, and Pet Health and Nutrition. Expert...

Creating a VIP Client Experience - Matthew Walrath

25 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Walrath is the founder of the nutrition coaching company, Beyond Macros, and creator of the Beyond Macros Certified Coach program - a course that...

The Limiting Factor - Fergus Connolly

23 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Fergus Connolly is one of the world's leading experts in team sports and human performance. He is the only coach to have worked full-time in every...

Dream Chasers - Non-Profit In A Box - Stephen Vaughn

16 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Vaughn, a husband, a father, and a former PE teacher of nearly 10 years embarked on the ultimate dream chasing journey. He exited his teaching...

Choosing The Right Business Coach - Pat Rigsby

11 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Pat Rigsby is a dad, husband, business coach, author, and entrepreneur who has built over 25 different businesses, including two Entrepreneur Franchis...

One Tech to Rule Them All - Mike Dawson

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As a young athlete, I had a successful career playing lacrosse eventually winning a National Title in college. Throughout that focus on sport, I was i...

Fitness Vs. Health - Ali Watts

28 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Many years ago Ali Watts left the corporate world in Sydney, Australia, to follow her passion — helping people transform their bodies and minds thro...

Empires Within A Niche - Fares Ksebati

25 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Fares Ksebati is the CEO of MySwimPro, a technology company that creates apps that help people improve their performance and health. MySwimPro has rec...

The FitHive - Jacob Hutton

21 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jake's love for Strength and Conditioning started in college where he was lucky enough to play for an intern under some world-class strength coaches. ...

Ancient Philosophy & Modern Neuroscience - Nate Klemp

17 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Nate Klemp, Ph.D., is a writer, philosopher, and entrepreneur. Along with Eric Langshur, he is the co-author of the New York Times Bestseller Start He...

Money Mindset & Authentic Marketing - Nicole Spencer

07 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole is a former fitness studio owner turned Authentic Marketing Mentor for Fit Pros. She successfully started, ran, and sold her boot camp for a 6 ...

The Movr App - Aaron De Jong

02 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron is the founder of the movr app - an accessible training platform and movement108, a boutique movement studio in Vancouver, Canada. He's committe...

Micro Franchising - Mark Norton

23 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mark has been in the fitness industry for 24 years and has worked in big box gyms as a trainer, fitness manager, and regional VP. He has started four ...

The Neuroscience of Mindfulness - Ariel Garten

20 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ariel Garten is the Founder of InteraXon, makers of Muse: the brain sensing headband. Muse is the award-winning headband that makes meditation easier....

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Building The Business You Want - Dr. Sean Pastuch

14 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Sean believes that people should be able to get out of pain without going to the doctor or missing the gym. He founded Active Life as a resource t...

Catalysts For Change - Sam Pogue

09 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Pogue is the co-founder of Fitness Break Room, an online fitness community that specializes in telling the stories and strategies of some of the i...

Two Fit Crazies - Christine Conti & Brian Prendergast

07 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Christine M. Conti: Conti Fitness and Wellness, LLC., Owner Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone, Podcast, Co-Host/Owner International Fitness Presenter M...

Building Culture to Generate Referrals - Vince Gabriele

02 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Author of the Ultimate Guide Fitness Business Book Series National Speaker on helping fitness professionals grow their business Founder of Gabriele Fi...

The ABC's of Publicity - Lisa Simone Richards

26 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Simone Richards is a PR & visibility strategist for health, fitness, and wellness entrepreneurs who want to get seen as experts and go from invis...

Marketing Fundamentals - Scott Rawcliffe

23 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Rawcliffe is a fitness professional who was born and raised in Canada but now resides on the Gold Coast in Australia. The purpose of his site sc...

Functional Mental Toughness - Brad Cooper

19 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A lifelong student of/catalyst for optimal human performance… Is CEO of US Corporate Wellness, co-founder of Catalyst Coaching Institute, has writt...

The Evolution of Strength Matters - James Breese

16 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Before setting up Strength Matters, James was a member of the Metropolitan Police Force in London. After 10 years of service, James decided to pursue ...

Fitness Business Asia - Jack Thomas

12 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Thomas is the Founder and CEO of BASE, winner of Asia's 'Gym of the Year' 2018. Within just 2 years, BASE has grown from one to three studios and...

New Horizons of Ignorance - Max Shank

05 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Max is an eternal student, scientist, and artist of life and movement. Through his gym, books, videos, and online coaching programs, he helps tens of ...

Exogenous Ketones - Frank LLosa

30 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Frank LLosa is the CEO of KetoneAid. A company that is making a ketone ester sports performance drink that mimics the natural fuel source that your bo...

Automating & Scaling Online - Dave Smith

21 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Smith is an online health coach who was chosen as "Canada's Top Fitness Professional" in 2013. He is the founder of the Online Trainers Federatio...