Escape Your Limits & LIFTS

Petra Kolber is not only an author and motivational speaker, but also so much more. She's an innovator of fitness trends in the days before social media that have been built upon for boutique popularity today. In this episode, you'll hear from one of the most genuine, open and emotive guests we've had on the Escape Your Limits podcast. Through work with Reebok, Equinox and more, she's built her br...

A lesson in opportunity and finding out whether you sink or swim under pressure, here's another success story stemming from the 24 Hour Fitness, Mark Mastrov leadership machine. Randy Dobson and Dane Fort, chairman and CEO of CMG.ASIA respectively have revolutionised how gyms work in Vietnam, and continue to set trends with multiple brands in the East. Watch the full episode on YouTube –  https://...

Marco Ferdinandi, director of fitness operations at Pure Fitness in Hong Kong has spent over 25 years in the industry, listening to communities and drawing on experience to develop the best philosophies for anyone's fitness journey. Watch the full episode on YouTube –  https://youtu.be/_bwxldHI6F8 On top of his graduation from Hong Kong University, Marco has gone on to receive further degrees in s...

A founding member of Les Mills International, self-titled observer and catalyst, Emma Barry is known for delivering fitness magic both in terms of workout delivery with icons such as Equinox and also through business advice and knowledge shares. Since the birth and growth of high intensity workouts, she's travelled the world to teach, learn and love life. Watch the full episode on YouTube –  https...

Whether instructing, training, encouraging, recruiting or developing business, Barry Ennis has cemented his place in a niche of international fitness consultants. His meditative yoga background and business acumen brings a mindset to China that's inspiring enthusiasm and growth in all things fitness. Watch the full episode on YouTube –  https://youtu.be/5cyug8kpQ7A Born in LA, Barry grew up playin...

A hero of health education, Jeff Kreil is an expert in both fitness knowledge and business nous. He guides and enlightens the fitpros of tomorrow to not only reach their potential academically but go above and beyond to forge relationships with the industry, too. Through a holistic approach, he's helping to build the fitness world of tomorrow, student by student. Watch the full episode on YouTube...

Heralded by the press as creating of some of the hardest and best boutique workouts, Kevin Yates of TRIB3 has been there since the beginning of the fitness industry's growth in the UK. His community-led work and welcoming attitude accompanies everything he does, driving for further success with some of the biggest operators around the world. Watch the full episode on YouTube –  https://youtu.be/P0...

In a one-two punch combo to the fitness industry, Andre Huseman and Vanessa Bourne are bringing customisation for combat sports to the masses, with BoxHaus. If you're a fan of boxing, or even muay thai and kickboxing, you need to know about this place. Watch the full episode on YouTube –  https://youtu.be/lUTRhvIKIHE Mutual friends and an Ecuadorian background brought these two heavy hitters toget...

Adam Sedlack of UFC GYM has pioneered worldwide fitness with the biggest name in MMA to help people create, accomplish and win through fighting spirit. Watch the full episode on YouTube –  https://youtu.be/UmMS7--wxws Adam started out in a summer job straight out of college with Family Fitness that was later acquired by 24 Hour Fitness. From there, he stayed on board and rose through the ranks to...

Paul Chek of the C.H.E.K Institute has done it all. He's not only served in the military but got to the point of being invited to join Delta Force. Today, his thirst for knowledge and imparting what he's learned will leave you with the understanding of how to work with definitive and abstract ideas, appreciate values, and weigh up opportunity with financial benefit on a much bigger scale. That's j...

Few people know the importance of tailoring your offering to a customer base better than Colin Waggett, CEO of Third Space. He's the master of grasping opportunities at the ideal time to bring growth and new offerings to members interested in London luxury. Watch the full episode on YouTube –  https://youtu.be/fsHuhNOddj4 Colin's professional background in hospitality, finance and casinos brought...

Former US Marine, Jim Rowley, set up New Evolution Ventures with Mark Mastrov to act as an umbrella for brands including Crunch Fitness, UFC GYMS, Madonna's Hardcandy Fitness, YogaWorks and more.  Even after initial accomplishment, reaching his professional goals and working with some of the biggest names in fitness, Jim was responsible for evolving a business that was doing $90 million and took i...

Facing physical battles or business challenges, few fighters have more impressive UFC news headlines than featherweight legend, "Killer" Cub Swanson. Watch the full episode on YouTube –  https://youtu.be/KPI66yyeQOU One of the most exciting fighters in UFC history, Cub Swanson has 25 wins to his name, but has also been awarded fight of the night, knockout of the night, fight of the year and more o...

Three-time Mr Olympia, Frank Zane, is not only known as the bodybuilding champion to beat Arnold Schwarzenegger, but many believe him to have had the best-looking physique ever. Today, he's passing on his tips for physical perfection and a lot more to benefit others in every way. Watch the full episode on YouTube –  https://youtu.be/QLMJqQQZTNA Frank started out as a bit of a scrapper by circumsta...

Business partners Brian Blacher and Brian Blacher , co-founders of Brian Blacher , San Diego, have a combined experience that's perfect to instill an ethos of not only a welcome atmosphere, but enabling people to make friends through fitness in their club. Inviting anyone to experience the next step in fitness culture, Workout Bar is disrupting the industry through detail, whether it's lighting, t...

With a pro fight career of 19 wins including 11 KO/TKO victories, Rob McCullough, senior MMA director at UFC GYM, is no stranger to overcoming a challenge. Hear how he made a career of punching people in the face to win a championship before going for gold in business, too. Watch the full episode on YouTube –  https://youtu.be/2RkwvZdGeAM The dedication of making weight and facing a different comp...

Having acquired business after business, seamlessly integrating staff and suitable skillsets, DW Sports now has over 3000 employees and a dual brand platform that's getting stronger nationwide. Escape Your Limits talks to DW Sports director, Scott Best, about managing growth, momentum and more. Watch the full episode on YouTube –  https://youtu.be/LMt44nK3EnQ Starting out as a contractor working o...

Building the biggest organisations on a mission to save the world, CEO of dotFIT Neal Spruce has few people that can match his passion. From a tough background, his journey has led him to success through huge names such as 24 Hour Fitness, Gold's Gym, NASM and more, all in a bid to bring fitness to every household. Watch the full episode on YouTube –  https://youtu.be/gsNjTYfIskY Sports and fitnes...

In this special episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, we hear from nine industry experts on what they think of the future of fitness and how you can make a difference. Watch the full episode on YouTube –  https://youtu.be/UEsOvz5BtI4 Our expert panel for this entrepreneur leadership quotes compilation covers every aspect of fitness, with secrets to success for now and the future. The panel in...

In this episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, we meet David Weck, creator of the BOSU ball and his eponymous training methodology, WeckMethod, to learn everything there is to know about the importance of movement and money. Founder of WeckMethod, inventor of BOSU Balance Trainer, patent expert, trainer and entrepreneur, for 25 years David Weck been helping people reach their potential at the...

Meet the Hollywood trio that has found the groundbreaking formula to help bring the chaga mushroom's powerful benefits to the masses. They're all about making the best product possible, through education and understanding and doing it because they care. Friends for over a decade, the Shroomsmen – Tulsy Ball, his brother Prema and their business partner Doug Kraft, never thought they'd be in busine...

Best selling author, CEO of futurethink and keynote speaker of IHRSA, Lisa Bodell has transformed thousands of organisations to make more of their time, and inspired even more people to innovate in strategy, ideas, process and climate. IHRSA's keynote speaker for 2018, Lisa is CEO of futurethink, internationally recognised innovation, research and training gurus. Her background of working in corpo...

From NFL Hall of Famers to Hollywood superstars, Todd Durkin has improved and inspired them all to be the best that they can be physically, mentally and spiritually. This episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast is more than just workout motivation or business advice, it will change your life for the better. Todd started out from humble beginnings with no money, no clients and no business plan, s...

Through his construction and real estate background, whether weightlifting or in business, Miguel Aguilar is someone who has never stopped building. Now, with what could be the largest training facility in the United States at 18,000 sq ft, Self Made Training is proof of how establishing concrete foundations can lead to huge creations.                      Miguel starts his story with three hard-h...

Scott Perry, co-founder of MOTION Fitness Group believes that it's time for familiar interval training to move aside, as high intensity resistance training is the way forward. Here's how he and his team have forged the new fashion in fitness that's here to stay. The day that Scott got into fitness professionally, after choosing a path through firefighting school, a friend introduced himself during...