All Things Fitness and Wellness

If you're just starting out on your fitness journey or a personal trainer that is helping someone who is than this podcast is for you! Registered Dietitian Kat Barefield of  @dotFITWorldwide provides insight on using dietary supplements to boost your weight loss goals and receive guidance from an expert on which ones are best for you.  This video is packed with useful tips to stay accountable...

Diet culture is a social expectation for how you should eat and look. Cover Model, emotional eating expert, and health coach Nadine Dumas joins The All Things Fitness and Wellness Podcast to kick off 2023. In this episode she opens up about the realities competitors and individuals face when embarking on rigorous diets. She provides personal insight from her own experience in the fitness industry...

80% of New Year's Resolutions fail by February. Dr. Hayley Perlus shares her proven tips on goal setting, building habits, and navigating barriers that stand in the way of your success. Dr. Haley Perlus has a Phd. in Sports Psychology and has worked with some of the worlds top athletes, brands, and fitness experts. Dr. Perlus shares actionable steps you can take towards the goals you set for...

The cold plunge and cold therapy market is expected to see explosive growth through 2030. Chris Reid is the Founder of Coold in Vancouver, BC, which provides cold water collabs and equipment rentals. Coold is a cold tub rental company that partners with fitness studios to help create curated experiences and community.  In this episode Reid shines a light on his business model, where opportunities...

Firefighting is a physically demanding career path. Every year Vancouver Firefighters ramp up their fitness routines to the next level by volunteering their time to pose for the Hall of Flame Calendar. The Hall of Flame Calendar is in its 35th year. Throughout it's lifetime the calendar has raised over one million dollars for Vancouver Firefighter Charities.  Many of the models prep as if the...

The Global Sauna Industry is forecast to surpass $4.6 Billion by 2025 Global Sauna and Spa Market Report* For Valterri Rantala, sauna culture has always been a way of life. He grew up in Finland where it is estimated that there are 3 million saunas for a population of 5.5 million. Rantala moved to Vancouver, British Columbia and sought out a place to enjoy the benefits of sauna. When he couldn&apo...

Rest is an essential component of overall wellness, creativity and productivity. Whether you are a C-Suite executive or an entry level employee, carving out space for deliberate rest can boost performance and productivity. However, rest is often slated to the side of the agenda until all the 'important work' is done. The reality is that generally what we view as our important work does n...

This episode of The ATFW Celebrity Series podcast features Canadian Television Personality Chloe Wilde. Chloe started out pursuing a career as a Doctor due to her love of science, however it was the MuchMusic VJ Search in 2013 that changed her entire life. After taking the title she has now had a celebrated decade long media career. The journey has not been without struggle and Wilde is quite open...

If you wish to gain wisdom and knowledge, you have to be curious and ask about anything in life. You become wise when you start to wonder. - Socrates When it comes to pillars of wellness, curiosity may not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, getting curious about our minds and bodies is an ideal launchpad for creating the change we seek and life we envision for ourselves. Entrepreneur...

In person gym session have been picking up steam during this phase of recovery, but so have operating costs. The Global Energy Crisis is now putting significant pressure on health club operators bottom line. Jose Teixiera, Head of Customer Experience for SC Fitness in Portugal explained that operating costs for some gyms in Europe have increased by 200%. In this episode Teixiera shares valuable da...

Delvin Breaux Sr. is changing the game and the conversation around mental health. Men statistically have been less vocal over mental health struggles and less likely to seek treatment when needed. When it comes to professional athletes there has often been even more pressure to appear tough, which has not helped the stigma. However, the narrative is shifting. There have been many recent instances...

CEO Selene Dior of Vitae Apparel joins The ATFW Industry Series podcast to share how she started her own swimsuit and fitness apparel line at the age of 18. In a few short years she had transformed her idea into a 7 figure business. Her favourite quote when she started out was 'Get Shit Done', but the pressure of hustle culture ultimately led to burnout.  In this podcast she shares how i...

Bodybuilder Tyler Okowinsky joins The All Things Fitness and Wellness Celebrity Series podcast to share his journey to winning an IFBB Pro Card. Okowinsky does not hold back as he opens up about the loss of his infant son, his struggles with drugs and alcohol, and how he shifted his life off of a destructive path. His journey was far from linear and involved changing weight classes, missing shows...

Chris Craytor, CEO of @ACACFitness and Welld, joins The ATFW Industry Series with a candid look at the current climate and challenges health club operators face. In this episode Craytor shares the biggest mistake health club operators are making that results in losing business, how to become the most valuable part of the fitness stack, and some of the top trends heading into the new year. Craytor&...

On this episode Andrea Ross joins The ATFW Celebrity Series Podcast. Ross is a multi-skilled athlete and stunt performer. She boasts a stacked skill set of acrobatics, parkour, gymnastics, taekwondo and Filipino Martial Arts. Her stunt performing career took flight after she was not able to realize her Olympic dream. That's right--her destination was original the Olympics due to her epic tale...

Nunzi aka "Da Bootee King" is widely known on social media for his 46 inch peach. He is a certified nutritionist, personal trainer, entrepreneur, life coach, and Tik Tok sensation. People may make ASSumptions over the man in front of the peach, but in this candid podcast style interview he opens up about his true passion to help others achieve an appreciation for life. On this episode of...

When we face rejection it can become very easy to give up. Daniela Dib has simply used every NO as a reason to peddle faster and harder toward her goals. In this episode Dib shares her storied tale of becoming one of the most renowned spin instructors in Vancouver and CEO of her own studio DibFit Cycle. Dib started out as a gymnast and ballerina. Her ballet career came to an abrupt halt after bein...

The relationship between Canadians and physical activity is in crisis. Staggering statistics illustrate the fact that over three quarters of Canadians are not getting enough exercise and the consequences on the health care system can not be denied. Sara Hodson, President of The Fitness Industry Council of Canada joins The ATFW Industry Series to take a candid look at this growing problem. Hodson h...

Many industries have had to navigate turbulent times due to unprecedented circumstances since 2020. On this episode of The ATFW Industry Series Podcast, Chris Smith, CEO of Fitness World shares his career journey and tips on how to be a transformational leader. Smith has over two decades of fitness industry experience. He is on the board of directors for IHRSA (The Global Health and Fitness Associ...

Mark Mastrov has often been referred to as the "Steve Jobs of the Fitness Industry" and "The Godfather of Fitness." He has influenced the careers of many who have continued to go on and evolve in the space of health and wellness. Mastrov is a pioneer of the fitness industry. He was the founder of 24 Hour Fitness, which he sold for $1.6 billion in 2008. His portfolio of work has...