Your Dream Gym

Adam Daniel (MBA), host of the Business of PT podcast, coach, consultant, and speaker joins us to talk about his dream gym. We get into his exercise background, playing sport since 5 years old, playing Eton fives, Rugby sevens, to road cycling. Adam's dream gym took shape as the conversation progressed, as an outdoor space with sheltered areas, a natural lake, chill out areas, and a log burnin...

Dave Gerrish tells us about his PE teacher Mum, inspiration from Roger Bannister, going on some long runs and superhuman events. War and Peace, Dave's dream gym has an eclectic mix of members, equipment, and training modalities and is both energising and holistic to meet his needs. As Dave is Head of Digital Transformation at ukactive, we also get into digital fitness, identity, and data. This...

Aaron McCulloch is the co-owner and director of Your Personal Training . His dream gym, the Fortress of Solitude is a warm-up walk away, and is connected to all of his friends gyms around the world, so he can work out on his own, but be together to compare, motivate and challenge each other. This episode is supported by ⁠Orbit4⁠ ... Drive operational excellence, and make asset management a dream w...

Elena Lapetra, Chief Energy Officer at Stronger Wellness joins us this week on YourDreamGym. Her club is all about how it makes members feel and think, building energy, the best instructors, flooring as important as kit, and cinematic sound than always boosts your mood after a visit. This episode is supported by Orbit4 Drive operational excellence, and make asset management a dream with Orbit4. Bo...

Fitness Industry Legend David Stalker tells us about his dream gym, which doesn't yet have a name, but a mission statement - Your Goals are Our Mission. It has inspiring views across game reserves and mountains, and is all about delivering results, focused on a specific market and building a community around fitness, but not exclusively fitness. This episode is supported by ⁠ Orbit4⁠. Drive op...

Ryan Palmer, CEO at Central YMCA builds his dream gym, The Collective (!) It's not just a gym, more of a social space offering music, food, wellbeing, arts, business, and a gym. There is some funky tech (like a swimcube) to help Ryan's IronMan training, and aside from the kit (sleds, battle ropes, lots of space), there's lots of talk about music and guitar bands. This episode is suppor...

Jack Thomas joins us this week to talk about Concrete Jungle, his NYC based, Multi-Discipline, Premium, Experiential Gym and Studio. Jack is a co-founder of The Fit Guide , and CEO of Base , Asia's Gym of the Year and Class Pass's Bangkok's best studio. This episode is supported by ⁠Orbit4⁠ . Drive operational excellence, and make asset management a dream with Orbit4. Book your demo at...

We finally got Dr Glenda Rivoallan on the podcast to talk about Zanzi, her dream gym on the sandbanks of Zanzibar. It's a simple set-up, without much in the way of tech, but she does have a PT for accountability, a food and drink area for nourishment, and onsite coaches to help with all aspects of health. Click here to pre-register for Glenda's book https://bookbrilliancepublishing.activeh...

Charlie from FMA (Fitness Marketing Agency) joins us this week to tell us all about his dream home gym, just a door away, with simple functional kit, a few cable machines, but a great recovery zone with sauna and cold plunge. Find out who his dream gym buddies are, and how he'd keep accountable to his PT for his workouts... This episode is supported by ⁠Orbit4⁠ . Drive operational excellence,...

To kick-off Series 6, we're joined by fellow podcast host, and CEO of Love Recruitment, Lawrence Everest. Lawrence's Dream Gym is all about the people, and he has a very specific list of staff that he needs to have working there, featuring colleagues and best in class trainers. Like Marianne Boyle, it is a collection of facilities, specialising in different activites, and is a green, clima...

Steve's Dream Gym is all about being STRONG, in Body, Mind, and Choices. He tells us about his 3 mantras for training, Longevity, Inspiration, and Mental Strength, with another shout-out to Dr Attia. Every exercise or activity pays into his "Health Pension", a great concept that lots of us already unconsciously adopt. His dream gym is huge, with zones for everybody, and DJs and bands...

Simon Wilkinson from Tanita talks to us this week about his exercise background, school sports football, rugby, and cricket, and how his exercise routine now matches his dream gym to focus on health and mental well-being. Thanks to our supporters on this episode... ⁠Elevate⁠ , the UK’s largest B2B trade show dedicated to fitness, sport, and physical activity, taking place at Excel London on 14 &am...

Catherine's dream gym is a place where Every Body Fits . Chilled, relaxed, and inclusive (of course), it has different layers for different people, and a fantastic, bespoke onboarding journey that sounds like a retention masterpiece! The sense of community is enriched with events, member nights, and parties. Catherine Edmunds is EDI Sector Lead at CIMSPA , and a Trustee at Merseyside Sports Pa...

Rob Johnson joins us this week to tell us about FUNctional Al Fresco , a Fun Gym without the faff. It's based in the mountains, with limited kit, but very social... all about group activities, bike rides, runs, and skiing, and being out in the elements. Rob is CEO and Founder at The Future Fit Group , the Education Partner for Elevate . Thanks to our supporters on this episode... Elevate , the...

Frank Valencia from HYROX tells us about "Freddies", his Dream Gym with an amazing atmosphere delivered by terrific trainers, who are supportive and inclusive, as well as upbeat music and lighting that makes the club bright but dark and cool. Thanks to our supporters on this episode... Elevate , the the UK’s largest B2B trade show dedicated to fitness, sport, and physical activity, takin...

Sohail Rashid's Dream Gym is not as tech-heavy as you'd think, but it doesn't disappoint on the heavy power-lifting. As with many other dream gyms, this one's more about the people than the kit, although The Lab does have an R&D corner. Sohail is another early riser guest, often working out around 5 am and finding time for meditation before the day's work. If you enjoy Soha...

Rob Jones from Xplor talks to us this week about his early days cycling with Brian Rourke and Steve Farrell around Stoke on Trent, and latterly munro bagging, cave diving, lake and sea swimming, with a little yoga throw into the mix too, followed by tapas and Rioja! His dream gym, Vita , is in Costa Rica, next to a lake and a forest, so all about the outdoors, but it also has a yoga room, relaxati...

This week on Your Dream Gym, we're joined by industry legend and veteran, Sal Pellegrino. Sal is the Executive Director of the Fitness Industry Suppliers Association (FISA). He talks about strength training, mixed with a little cardio and stretching, and hiking at weekends. His dream gym, The Pellegrino Fitness Institute, has indoor and outdoor training areas, where no-one 'works-out',...

Smiles are Vital is Craig's Dream Gym, a country club that is all-inclusive (i.e. includes everyone, not free drinks round the clock, although...) Before you even visit, the app checks your mood, and welcomes you accordingly when you arrive, either through the tunnel, or down the slide! The pool changes theme throughout the day, from aqua classes to a pool party, to a storm theme to swim in. T...

This is YourMove, Jack's Dream Gym.. a place to go and get straight on with your workout or exercise, but also a very inclusive space, with super staff members who know what you need, from advice to assistance, guidance, and education. They know that usage is directly linked to meeting expectations, and are all about getting everyone moving! Music is the other non-negotiable, creating a great...

Mike Hill from Leisure-net joins us on this bonus episode to talk about Breathe Gyms - his outdoor gym that focuses on movement and meditation. Mike runs us through his exercise background, from racquet sports to running, biking and swimming, and to practising Qigong daily. The UK Active-net event this week is fully booked, but you can still register for the live stream keynote and breakout sessio...

For the final episode of Series 4, we're joined by Marianne Boyle , Director of Memberships and Sector Development at ukactive . She takes us through her sport and fitness journey from school sports day and running in Donegall, all the way through to 3 marathons and parents sports days! Her dream gym has a philosophical name coined by Artistotle, but is colourful, fun, accessible to all, and h...

Baz Moffat is an inspiring womens' health and fitness coach, GB womens 8 rowing medalist, and co-founder and CEO of The Well HQ Baz's Dream Gym is all about People - she wants a trainer that understands her, celebrates her arrival and turning up, and there are definitely no pink kettlebells! " Catch Her If You Can " at PerformX, helping us to understand how to talk about women's health at several...

Oli Patrick joins us this week ahead of his talks at PerformX . As a hugely experienced physiologist who's worked in and around the fitness industry for years, Oli has a very specific focus on Cardio, Strength, and Mobility. His dream gym, Growth Hub looks at all three, challenging you on your weaknesses, so you can enjoy your strengths, and be a bit less "Tin Man". Catch Oli's talk on Workplace W...

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