Maria Costello

Creating the 4%: Real Life Stories From The Fitness Industry

Health EN ↓ 44 episodes

Stories of motivation, discipline, failure & success from your favorite fitness instructors. A podcast about how to create an impactful & meaningful class, which amounts to 4% of a person's day. Made with sweat for Fit Pros by Fit Pros. Support the podcast by following on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/costello_maria_/https://www.instagram.com/creatingthe4pod/

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Maria Costello

Episodes

Sebastien Lagree: It's Not Pilates. It's Lagree. 04.11.2024 47:32

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Nick Melnyk: The Road To Studio Ownership, Instagram vs Real Life, & The Power of Walking Away From What’s Not Meant For You 12.06.2024 1:29:23

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Shay Kostabi: Core Values, Fine Tuning The Dials Of Your Frequency & Fitness Career Mastery 07.06.2024 1:47:07

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Joey Foley: Building Pedal House, PowerPass & Not Being Afraid To Be Cancelled 03.05.2024 1:16:21

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Bryan Myers: The Magic Of Every FitPro, Rocket Science & Being The President & CEO For [solidcore] 12.04.2024 1:12:21

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Dr. Emily Jane Gibson: Being A Woman In Sports Medicine, Becoming A FitPro & The Fusion Of Health, Wellness & Fitness 07.04.2024 1:11:24

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Nick LoCicero: A Decade Of All Outs At Orange Theory & Leveling Up Your Coaching & Business Skills 04.03.2024 1:00:55

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Patrick Young: Life After Your Studio Closes & The Importance Of Connection Through Shared Experience 27.02.2024 1:08:44

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Max Rigano: His Transgender Journey, Fitness, & The Layers & Complexity Of How We Express Ourselves 31.03.2023 1:00:21

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Lauren Perry: Reading Energy As An Instructor, Mastering One Thing & Creating One Of ClassPass Top Studios Of 2023 24.03.2023 1:11:36

FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/creatingthe4pod/ Don't forget to rate & review the podcast on spotify and apple podcasts! It helps us so much when you do! Born & Raised in Alaska she always knew owning her own business was her destiny. After college in Seattle, Lauren Perry decided to stay but the event planning future she had originally envisioned just was...

Madison Ciccone: The Knock, Her Journey To Serve & Inspire Others & Being Wicked Fearless 28.02.2023 1:16:43

FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/creatingthe4pod/ Don't forget to rate & review the podcast on spotify and apple podcasts! It helps us so much when you do! She went from the friday night velvet ropes scene in Los Angeles to SoulCycle Master Instructor. Madison Ciccone grew up in Rhode Island with big dreams of working in the Music Industry. After completing her...

Christa Dellebovi: Bringing The Climbing Modality To Casual Exercisers & The Intersection Of A Challenging Workout & Accessibility 22.12.2022 1:09:58

FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/creatingthe4pod/ Don't forget to rate & review the podcast on spotify and apple podcasts! It helps us so much when you do! She is a Colorado Native who started her career in business with an MBA in Sports and Entertainment Management. Christa Dellebovi worked for the Colorado Rapids Major League Soccer Club for six years. Spendin...

Maria Disla: Being A Culture Curator, Understanding Diversity Beyond Race, & Self-Awareness As An Instructor 07.12.2022 1:31:09

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Alex Sweeney: Career Longevity, IRONMAN Athlete, Mom & The Hustle & Bustle Of Being On Your Feet All Day 01.11.2022 1:36:19

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Joanna Lohman: Authenticity, Discomfort, Being Jo To The Power Of 10 & Blazing The Path Of Social Change As The Rainbow Warrior 11.10.2022 1:12:26

FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/creatingthe4pod/ Don't forget to rate & review the podcast on spotify and apple podcasts! It helps us so much when you do! She is a 16 year former soccer Pro Athlete AND a US Soccer Women’s National Team Member. Joanna Lohman is a Mindset Coach, co-author of the book Raising Tomorrow’s Champions , a CELESBIAN who has built a plat...

Kelly Clifton Turner: Be A Learner Not A Knower, Breaking Down The 4th Wall & Saying Yes 04.10.2022 1:20:14

FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/creatingthe4pod/ Don't forget to rate & review the podcast on spotify and apple podcasts! It helps us so much when you do! She joined YogaSix from the beginning at their first location in Southern California. Kelly Clifton Turner’s journey as a yoga instructor for this powerhouse Xponential brand began in 2012. She is the Vice P...

Lanae Rhodes: SLT, The Importance Of A Rigorous Training Program & The Journey From Peer To Leader 27.09.2022 1:13:20

FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/creatingthe4pod/ Don't forget to rate & review the podcast on spotify and apple podcasts! It helps us so much when you do! A California native, she has been a lover of movement her entire life and feels most at home in her body when dancing. After college Lanae Rhodes moved to NYC and her dancing career began. Like many others s...

Cristina Chan: Understanding The Mind Body Connection, F45 & Recovery 07.08.2022 1:22:07

FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/creatingthe4pod/ Don't forget to rate & review the podcast on spotify and apple podcasts! It helps us so much when you do! She is the face of F45 Recovery and a coach at the Venice & Santa Monica CA F45 studios. As a former athlete who has had her fair share of muscle imbalances & injuries, Mobility & Flexibility are...

Kyle Bergman: Swoveralls, Imposter Syndrome, Shark Tank & The Great Fantastic 12.07.2022 1:08:50

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Shannon Fable: Finding Your Own Path, Mentorship & Working From The Gain Not The Gap 20.06.2022 1:11:31

FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/creatingthe4pod/ Don't forget to rate & review the podcast on spotify & apple podcast. She is a sought after speaker, author, and thought leader in the area of business development and strategic innovation. Shannon Fable has spent more than two decades helping brands such as Anytime Fitness, Schwinn®, Power Systems, ACE, Si...

The PWR House: Leading From The Starting Line, The Military & Life As A PWR Couple 10.06.2022 1:22:06

FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/creatingthe4pod/ Don't forget to leave a review of the podcast on spotify and apple! They are the married couple behind THE PWR House of Fairbanks Alaska Stephanie originally from upstate NY grew up as a dancer and an athlete. After highschool she decided to move “north to the future” and within two weeks met Clint. An infantryman sta...

Eric Chessen & Matthew Alexander: Autism, Differently Abled vs Disabled & Fitness As A Life Skill 26.05.2022 1:18:24

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Caley Crawford: Broadway, Scaling The Row House Brand, Motherhood & Leaning Into The Three S's 18.05.2022 1:29:02

Follow our podcast on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creatingthe4pod/ Please take a moment to RATE & REVIEW on SPOTIFY & APPLE PODCASTS! A Texas native, She began her fitness journey in New York City alongside her acting/singing career in 2011. Fitness was a perfect side gig while she pursued musical theatre and performed on Broadway. Caley Crawford has done everything from personal...

James FitzGerald: Mastering The Consistency & Rhythm Of Physical Expression, Intention & The Journey To Autonomy 11.05.2022 1:20:18

Follow our podcast on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creatingthe4pod/ Rate & Review on SPOTIFY & APPLE PODCASTS! He has mastered the consistency & rhythm of physical expression. James FitzGerald was the first-ever men’s champion at the CrossFit Games back in 2007, and since then he’s built a reputation as one of the fitness industry’s most thoughtful and prolific coaches. The lo...

Amy Jordan: From Executive At Marvel Studios To Revolutionizing Pilates With The Invention Of The WundaFormer, Surviving Cancer & Creating Movement From The Inside Out 28.04.2022 1:04:14

FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/creatingthe4pod/ In 2006 during a difficult time in her life, Amy Jordan discovered Pilates and decided to leave a career as an Entertainment Marketing Executive to pursue her new passion. In 2008 she opened her first high energy pilates studio and by 2009 she was using her credit cards to buy the reformers needed to open her second studio...