Escape Your Limits & LIFTS

Host of the Escape Your Limits podcast, Matthew Januszek, looks back on the year and gives valuable insight on how to start a podcast, how to overcome challenges, and how to always keep improving in anything you do. It's been an incredible first year for the Escape Your Limits podcast. Across 60 episodes, guests range from Mr Olympia bodybuilding legends and UFC fighters to exciting new fitness en...

A world leader in both physical and digital fitness, Rasmus Ingerslev has founded innovative club chains, built business brands and successfully sold ventures to move onto the next entrepreneurial opportunity time and time again. Watch the full episode on YouTube -  https://youtu.be/UgaOg8bxm3g Driven by looking after loved ones, Rasmus Ingerslev grew up with a single mother of three. He's always...

Overcoming her own challenges and pushing herself at every possibility, Pauline Nordin knows the importance of physical wellbeing and mental health. As a competitive bodybuilder, top fitness model and television personality, she used her experiences to create Fighter Diet and prove that fitness is more about your mindset than the shape of your body. Defining both mental and physical strength, Paul...

CEO of LiveFit, Randall Pich has been in the tshirt game since he was 14 years old. Today, he's implementing his years of knowledge, experience and lessons learned to build and expand on a brand that's heading for great things. LiveFit's lean machine of employees having been in business for six years. Through this efficient set-up, Randall and his team can turn brand assets around incredibly quick...

 CEO and founder of LiveFit apparel, Randall Pich is a serial entrepreneur with a history of multi-million dollar success. Following a clear vision and strong brand values, he's riding the wave of social media popularity through endless apparel innovation in fashion and fitness. Watch the full episode on YouTube –  https://youtu.be/cp1zMUQ_Nek Randall was born and raised in the mix of poverty and...

International speaker and founder of Retention Guru, Paul Bedford, knows the importance of behaviour, because he knows what we all do. Through continuous research, he's evaluated the effect of four million fitness space and gym member records across 40 countries.  He's led data studies that change the way we think in the fitness industry, such as research from 357,000 customers over a four-year pe...

Joseph McClendon III is an ultimate performance specialist that has impacted millions of people to change their lives for the better. In this open and moving episode he explains how to overcome fear, attract positivity, and dare to make your life magnificent. Watch the full episode on YouTube – https://youtu.be/RYOq6AAOCZc Joseph McClendon III used to be homeless, living in a cardboard box after b...

Eitan Kramer is a world record holding vert ramp inline skater. He has travelled the world with Matt Hoffman, Tony Hawk and other action sports stars to lead a movement before putting his experience into effect with a whole new way of skating – the Morfboard. Watch the full episode on YouTube –  https://youtu.be/kWqToAira8E Eitan grew up in a time where action sports were growing with every street...

As if being a super heavyweight world champion powerlifter wasn't enough, Big Boy of Strength Cartel heads up an apparel and nutrition line that's leading the way with genuine passion, little ego and plenty of respect. Watch the full episode on YouTube –  https://youtu.be/8wi8hQrecvg Middle child of his siblings, Big Boy grew up in Pasadena, LA. He always liked sports and always loved working out....

An icon of MMA and keystone to the success of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Tito Ortiz overcame a tough upbringing to not only hold a UFC belt, but build business after business through hard work and dedication. Watch the full episode on YouTube –  https://youtu.be/Ixs6ovUUmxg Born to drug addicted parents, Tito Ortiz began life living in motels, cars, and other people's garages. He started...

Heading up a seven-figure advertising agency for the fitness industry, Mike Arce knows why any advertisement or marketing effort needs to be more than just a short-term offer. Mike is responsible for the success of thousands of fitness spaces around the world. Having been in the industry for well over a decade, he's learnt the importance of sticking to what you know and doing it well.  He's been i...

Chris Luera has spent a lot of time behind bars, but now he swings from them. From gang life and drug abuse to competing for glory in fitness, he's not only turned his life around to influence others with his positive change, but he's also risen to the top of his fitness game as a world champion in calisthenics. It all starts with hope. Born into a family of drug addicted parents, Chris Luera was...

Investment is more than just about the stock market. Money makes the world go round, but it's education, fitness and wellness where private equity investor Gregg Wilson is placing his bets for the future. Watch the full episode on YouTube –  https://youtu.be/qbbP-2UUEKE In his own words, Gregg Wilson has always valued the dollar. He grew up in a family-held business and got to grips with the highs...

Change is hard. Storyteller, speaker and coach, Bobby Cappuccio, educates us on how to roll with resistance and be objective in order to bring out the best, whether personally or professionally. Watch the full episode on YouTube –  https://youtu.be/6P4iuKGrdPA Overcoming a number of hardships in an abusive Brooklyn upbringing, Bobby took to fitness as a way of not getting noticed. It was something...

Lee Haney has had an incredible career of repeat Mr Olympia success along with the greats – Arnold Schwarzenegger, Frank Zane, Dorian Yates – the difference is that he's won the bodybuilding competition eight times! It's a record that's only matched by fellow physical hero, Ronnie Coleman. Today, a mentor, author, motivational speaker and devout Christian, Lee uses his experience and understanding...

As CEO of BRICK, Jarett Perelmutter is king of innovating on and adapting original ideas. He believes not only in the family of fitness, but also that a rising tide lifts all boats. Developing communities, his selfless sharing of knowledge has brought benefits to members' bodies, minds and even other businesses, all for the greater good. Watch the full episode on YouTube –  https://youtu.be/rrq2CO...

Lee Haney has had an incredible career of repeat Mr Olympia success along with the greats – Arnold Schwarzenegger, Frank Zane, Dorian Yates – the difference is that he's won the bodybuilding competition eight times! It's a record that's only matched by fellow physical hero, Ronnie Coleman. Today, a mentor, author, motivational speaker and devout Christian, Lee uses his experience and understanding...

Steven Ward is a man who knows the route to the top, from intern to CEO, through dedication and continued personal growth. Today, with ukactive, he's tackling real issues that will save a population's future by getting more people, more active, more often. Like many children, Steve had dreams of being a professional footballer. While this didn't work out, his huge passion for sport has stuck with...

Steven Ward is a man who knows the route to the top, from intern to CEO, through dedication and continued personal growth. Today, with ukactive, he's tackling real issues that will save a population's future by getting more people, more active, more often. Watch the full episode on YouTube –  https://youtu.be/4ZK3BWQcDJA Like many children, Steve had dreams of being a professional footballer. Whil...

Chris Long doesn't work in his own gym – it belongs to his members. He may own the business, but this episode is all about what his work does for his clients. Chris' business focuses on the importance of impacting people and benefitting others. While his training takes an incredibly practical approach, he's also able to pivot in order to roll with the punches and deal with any challenges that may...

Eric Leija is the Primal Swoledier, Onnit's senior kettlebell coach. From a background passion for MMA and UFC fighting, his workouts now bring fitness through flows, complexes and flair, mastering a tool that's often overlooked for full body programmes. Inspired by former UFC commentator and podcast pro, Joe Rogan, Eric tells his story of mastering movement, mind-altering substances, and how Drag...

Previously a stand-up comic, Tony Horton has always been used to proving that he's worth the limelight. He was there at the birth of personal training as we know it and has since motivated millions, including Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty and Billy Idol, through fitness, personal training and his exercise regimens with Beachbody.com and P90X. Watch the full episode on YouTube –  https://youtu.be/xt...

Co-founder of Fit Freaks and Fit In 5, Marvin Ambrosius set up Fit Freaks to inspire people to live an active lifestyle, no matter what time schedule they're on. After reaching the heights of success in basketball and having his sporting career stopped abruptly by injury, Marvin struggled with his own weight until venturing on his own fitness and weight loss journey. Now he's teaching others to lo...

Mike Rashid has spent years of dedication on growth, collectively in his physical appearance, social media following of around four million people and multiple businesses. Mike loves a challenge, whether that be workout-based or in the boxing ring having turned pro at 41 years old. Through brands such as IMSOALPHA and Ambrosia Nutraceuticals, Mike continually provides science-backed benefits for b...

A huge location with its gym, swimming pools, tennis, basketball and badminton courts, along with a football pitch for an all-inclusive approach to training for every member, Tera Wellness doesn't disappoint. CEO Terry Woo knows what he's providing to members, and this value is what's important when it comes to getting new people through the door. Watch the full episode on YouTube – https://youtu....