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Podcast · 64 episodes

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by Matthew Januszek · English

LIFTS: Every week, our intrepid hosts Matthew Januszek of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal of SweatWorks will discuss the breaking fitness industry news, providing their own perspective on the headlines whilst provoking thoughts and conversations. All delivered in a quick-fix, approximately 30-minute podcast. ESCAPE YOUR LIMITS: Inside the minds of fitness industry influencers. Find out what drives, fuels and motivates the leaders in health and fitness. Each episode of Escape Your Limits reveals the mental, physical and emotional ingredients involved in standing out above everybody else. Discover why successful people keep going when most people stop, and what keeps them going day after day. It's not about shortcuts for dreamers; these people prove that constant hard work fueled by the right frame of mind is what makes dreams a reality. Join Matthew Januszek, co-founder of Escape Fitness, as he delves into the mindset of leadership and success.

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LIFTS Episode 118 - Fitness Leaders Unfiltered at Coach360 After HFA PartyFitness industry leadership and trends at Coach360/HFA, plus a detailed origin story for UFC opening a clinic inside clubs using GLP-1/peptides and a multi-tenant telemedicine/CRM model; also Crunch…5 Apr 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 29 chapters
LIFTS Episode 117 - Mark Mastrov, UFC Gyms & ABC Fitness on the Future of the Industry | LIVE at HFA 2026Live from HFA 2026 in San Diego, the episode focuses on how gyms are changing due to younger members joining earlier, technology/AI, and “outcomes” (recovery, nutrition, medical-adjacent services).29 Mar 2026 · 58 min · 23 chapters
LIFTS Episode 116 - GLP-1s Are Changing Fitness: What Gym Operators Need to Know | PerformX Special (Part 2 of 3) | with Dr Hussain Al-ZubaidiIn Episode 116 of the *LIFTS* podcast, hosted by Matthew Januszek and Mo Iqbal, the discussion focuses on the transformative impact of GLP-1 medications on the fitness industry.22 Mar 2026 · 45 min · 22 chapters
LIFTS Episode 115 - From Gyms to Health Hubs: The Next Era of Fitness | PerformX Special (Part 1 of 3) | with Jaclyn Hughes, Tim Gray & Rez BaradFrom Gyms to Health Hubs: The Next Era of Fitness | PerformX Special (Part 1 of 3)15 Mar 2026 · 47 min · 21 chapters
LIFTS Episode 114 - The Future of Personal Training, AI & Human Intelligence | at Connected Health & Fitness 2026This podcast aims to explore the minds of fitness industry influencers, uncovering the motivations that drive success in health and fitness.8 Mar 2026 · 56 min · 18 chapters
LIFTS Episode 113 - From HYROX to Longevity Clinics: The Future of Fitness is Human | Connected Health & Fitness SummitThe show dives into the minds of fitness industry influencers, discussing motivation, mindset, and the mental ingredients that lead to success in health and fitness.1 Mar 2026 · 56 min · 23 chapters
LIFTS Episode 112 – Why 60-Year-Olds Are Stronger Than 30-Year-Olds (Data Shocked Us) | Strength, Longevity & The Future of Fitness | with Troy TaylorIn this episode of LIFTS, hosts Matthew Januszek and Mo Iqbal are joined by Troy Taylor from Tonal to explore the significant shift in the fitness industry towards strength training as a foundation…22 Feb 2026 · 51 min · 18 chapters
LIFTS Episode 111 - Strength, Pilates & Wellness Are Booming, But Something Isn't Adding Up? | Inside the Les Mills 2026 Global Fitness Report | with Sean TurnerSean Turner, CEO of Les Mills US15 Feb 2026 · 1 h · 28 chapters
LIFTS Episode 110 - Strength, Sleep, and Longevity: What Most Men Get Wrong About Aging Well with Jeff ZweifelIn this episode of the LIFTS podcast, hosts Matthew Januszek and Mo Iqbal engage with longevity advocate Jeff Zweifel to discuss men's health, aging, and the key components of maintaining long-term…8 Feb 2026 · 1 h · 29 chapters
LIFTS Episode 109 - The Pilates Journal Expo 2026 | Los Angeles | Part 2Insights from fitness influencers and discussions on current industry trends.1 Feb 2026 · 53 min · 23 chapters
LIFTS Episode 108 - Moving from Analysis to Intervention with Debra StrougoThe podcast delves into the minds of fitness industry influencers, exploring their motivations, mentalities, and the hard work behind their successes.25 Jan 2026 · 47 min · 26 chapters
LIFTS Episode 107 - Los Angeles Pilates Journal Expo 2026 Part 1 of 2: Inclusivity, Innovation & What Comes NextLos Angeles Pilates Journal Expo 2026 (Part 1 of 2). Focus on making Pilates inclusive, how Pilates is evolving (classical vs contemporary, digital/technology, equipment), and safety/injury…18 Jan 2026 · 1 h 17 min · 36 chapters
LIFTS Episode 106 - How YouTube Is Reshaping the Fitness Industry with David Sherman-PresserHow YouTube is reshaping fitness by shifting gyms from competing with other gyms to competing with creators, using media to build attention, trust, and audience before people visit in person.11 Jan 2026 · 58 min · 24 chapters
LIFTS Episode 105 - Why Humans Age: Telomeres, Longevity, and the Limits of Lifespan with Dr. Bill AndrewsDr. Bill Andrews argues aging is driven by telomere shortening (the “hard stop” to lifespan) that progressively limits cell division (Hayflick limit).4 Jan 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 31 chapters
LIFTS Episode 104 - Fitness Predictions: Reviewing 2025 & Forecasting 2026 | with Anthony Vennare of Fitt Insider2025 predictions review and 2026 forecasting across big tech, mid-market/small fitness businesses, consumer trends, and “big themes” (including wearables, offline fitness, strength, and AI).28 Dec 2025 · 1 h 4 min · 27 chapters
LIFTS Episode 103 - The Battle for Your Sleep: Smart Rings, Patents, and the Future of Health TechUltraHuman’s smart ring push for metabolic health and sleep insights, and the patent fight that led to a US import/sales ban of its Ring Air (US ITC ruling upheld in Sept; ban effective Oct 21, 2025).21 Dec 2025 · 54 min · 15 chapters
LIFTS Episode 102 - The Career Skill No One Trains For | Battle Tested Principles for the Corporate AthleteHow tactical/special-operations principles translate to executive leadership and corporate “athletes,” with a focus on nutrition, sleep, stress management, and decision-making under fatigue.14 Dec 2025 · 49 min · 19 chapters
LIFTS Episode 101 - How Myzone Is Redefining Wearable EngagementHow MyZone is shifting wearable fitness from “more data” to “quality motivation” and long-term engagement, including data simplification, behavioral science, and lowering friction via MyZone Go.7 Dec 2025 · 38 min · 12 chapters
LIFTS Episode 100 - Will Brereton of SH1FT on the Future of Group X, Instructors, and Hybrid FitnessThe evolution of group fitness and why it remains a top retention engine, especially post-pandemic.30 Nov 2025 · 50 min · 23 chapters
LIFTS Episode 99 - How Gen Z Sparked the No‑Alcohol Movement | with Hazlo Founder Sam MooreThe podcast argues that Gen Z is driving a “post-alcohol generation,” with more sober-curious and no/low-alcohol behavior.23 Nov 2025 · 54 min · 24 chapters
LIFTS Episode 98 - Strava vs Garmin, Basic‑Fit Expansion & AI's Rise with Leon RudgeThree industry stories plus an AI/recovery wrap-up: Basic-Fit’s acquisition of CleverFit (Europe’s largest gym network), Strava vs Garmin’s brief patent lawsuit over segments/heat maps and partner…16 Nov 2025 · 39 min · 21 chapters
LIFTS Episode 97 - How Gyms Can Stop Chasing Gadgets and Start Healing People with Dr. Sean PastuchThe episode argues that gyms are overspending on “recovery rooms” and gadgets (red light beds, cry chambers, IV drips, etc.) instead of investing in people, training, and measurable outcomes.9 Nov 2025 · 51 min · 20 chapters
LIFTS Episode 96 - Exercise Is Medicine: Inside the 2025 Global Fitness Report with Liz Clark & Anton Severin of HFAHFA’s 2025 Global Fitness Report and the idea that exercise is “medicine” and should be treated as preventative healthcare; includes discussion of obesity redefinition, gym industry growth, and how…2 Nov 2025 · 56 min · 21 chapters
LIFTS Episode 95 - Dan Uyemura on Tech, Trust & Transformation in the Fitness IndustryHow AI and tech are transforming boutique fitness operations, trust, retention, and reporting; includes discussion of Mindbody 2025, Wellhub corporate wellness, Explore Mariana analytics, and ABC…26 Oct 2025 · 32 min · 15 chapters