Escape Your Limits & LIFTS

Paul Chek, the absolute master of corrective and high-performance exercise kinesiology, stress management and holistic wellness has launched Spirit Gym, a concept he is calling 'his greatest creation yet'. For more than forty years, Chek has been applying his unique, whole-body treatment and education approach to positively influence the lives of his many clients and students, often succeeding whe...

On this LIFTS podcast, Escape Fitness CEO, Matthew Januszek and Mo Iqbal , Founder & CEO of SweatWorks are joined by guest, Dr. Paul Bedford, the "Retention Guru", researcher, international speaker and fitness industry expert on retention, attrition and customer experience.  This episode revolved around strategies to boost retention, from emphasising the importance of personalisation, empathy and...

On this LIFTS podcast, Escape Fitness CEO, Matthew Januszek and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks are joined by special guest , former pro-athlete, serial entrepreneur and Chief Concept Officer at MADabolic , Brandon Cullen This episode unpacks how new developments in entertainment, pharmaceuticals and technology are attempting to influence population behavior and encourage more people to enga...

On this LIFTS podcast, Escape Fitness CEO, Matthew Januszek and Mo Iqbal , Founder & CEO of SweatWorks are joined by guest, Eric Durak, President and Founder at Medical Health and Fitness and an absolute wealth of knowledge and experience spanning 30+ years in the industry.  This episode is centered around healthcare innovation, from the latest Apple Watch innovations through to understanding oppo...

Welcome to a very special episode of LIFTS. Today, hosts Matthew Januszek , Co-Founder of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks , meet with David Minton to discuss key takeaways from his pioneering 'State of The UK Fitness Industry 2024 Report'. David is founder of The Leisure Database Company, a market intelligence company that produces the UK fitness industry's most valuable a...

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast , we are joined by Shawn Ray aka 'The Giant Killer', former professional bodybuilder, 13-time Mr. Olympia Finalist and one of the most rebellious, outspoken athletes in the sport still to this day.  Not one to shy away from speaking openly and honestly, this episode takes a deep dive into the significance of performance in bodybuilding, ethi...

On this LIFTS podcast, Escape Fitness CEO, Matthew Januszek and Mo Iqbal , Founder & CEO of SweatWorks are joined by guests, Austin Cohen ,   Founder and CEO, FlexIt and Justin Turetsky , part of the founding team and COO, FlexIt This episode dives into the personalization and data-led fitness experiences taking New York City by storm! This fast-paced debate explores the ethics and safety of genet...

On this LIFTS podcast, Escape Fitness CEO, Matthew Januszek and Mo Iqbal , Founder & CEO of SweatWorks are joined by guest, Ty Menzies, global CEO of Lift Brands, an international franchise organization that is parent brand to Snap Fitness. This episode discusses how the industry has had to adapt to the current hybrid work environment, fitness trends versus fads, GLP-1s as well as the barriers to...

On this AI-focussed episode of the LIFTS podcast, Escape Fitness CEO, Matthew Januszek and Mo Iqbal , Founder & CEO of SweatWorks are joined by guest, Eric Malzone, founder of The Future of Fitness podcast, to discuss all things AI technology.   They debate the opportunities and challenges surrounding AI, the rapid pace at which the technology is not only evolving, but learning from us, and the im...

Discussing the current state of the commercial fitness industry, highlighting both volatility and evolution.   Bryan O'Rourke, CEO of Core Health & Fitness joins us for the 31st episode of LIFTS with hosts Matthew Januszek, CEO of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks.  Throughout the interview they discuss the need for leaders to adapt and innovate to stay ahead of the curve, w...

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast , we are joined by Dr. Rand McCain, aka 'The Longevity Doctor' to explore whether death is predetermined by genetics or whether we can make informed lifestyle choices that extend health span and override the influence of our genes. Dr. McClain earned his medical degree at Western University and completed his internship at the University of S...

Welcome back to the latest episode of LIFTS, this week Matthew Januszek, CEO of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks speak with John Ford, Chief Product Officer at EGYM.   John has a vast knowledge of the fitness technology industry, he is a board member of the Fitness Industry Technology Council. Our first topic this week is around the recent announcement from Planet Fitness,...

Welcome back to LIFTS, on this special episode, Matthew Januszek, CEO of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks discuss the recent changes at Xponential Fitness and the departure of Anthony Geisler with Jon Canarick, Managing Partner at North Castle Partners, they are the leading small cap consumer private equity firm focused in the Healthy, Active, and Sustainable Living sectors...

On this week's episode of LIFTS, Matthew Januszek, CEO of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks speak with Bruce Smith, Founder of Hydrow, the leading connected rower that brings the on-water experience of rowing straight to your home. They discuss Hydrow's recent developments, including the acquisition of a digital resistance training company aimed at transforming strength trai...

On this week's episode of LIFTS. Escape Fitness CEO, Matthew Januszek and Mo Iqbal , Founder & CEO of SweatWorks sit down one on one to discuss their thoughts on the changing landscape of the health and fitness industry. They explore opportunities for partnering brands with the LIFTS podcast and examine challenges faced by companies like Stages. Matthew and Mo also dive into trends in wellness off...

On this LIFTS podcast Escape Fitness CEO, Matthew Januszek and Mo Iqbal , Founder & CEO of SweatWorks sit down with one of the industry's most experienced strategic leaders, 2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Mid-Atlantic and President & CEO for [solidcore], Mr. Bryan Myers. In this podcast, we discuss our thoughts on the industry post-FIBO, as well as recent headlines making waves within the indust...

On this LIFTS podcast Escape Fitness CEO, Matthew Januszek sits down with one of the industry's most forward thinking and straight talking physiologists and wellbeing consultants. In this episode, our guest shares his thoughts on a need to redefine 'fitness' and 'wellness' and   move away from a focus on selling processes in favor of outcomes. He also discusses this take on the introduction of GLP...

Welcome to the latest episode of L.I.F.T.S, recorded live at EuropeActive Health and Fitness Forum in Cologne. Here, hosts Matthew Januszek , Co-Founder of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal , Founder & CEO of Sweatworks are joined by some of the industry's most respected and successful influencers, insight experts and investors to talk about the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories shaping the fut...

In this week's episode of LIFTS – your a bite-size dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories - hosts Matthew Januszek , Co-Founder of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal , Founder & CEO of Sweatworks , are joined by   Lisa Kuecker , serial entrepreneur, public speaker and founder of international boutique fitness consultancy sensation, Studio Grow .     In this LIFTS podcast, topics include:...

After a few weeks of broadcasting inspiring interviews with the movers and shakers at international events, welcome back to our regular L.I.F.T.S, a bite-size dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and stories hitting the headlines and stirring up debate.   In this week's episode, hosts Matthew Januszek , Co-Founder of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal , Founder & CEO of SweatWorks , are joined by A...

With guests today located across all different time zones, welcome back to a truly international episode of L.I.F.T.S, a bite-size dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and stories hitting the headlines and stirring up debate.   In this week's episode, ahead of FIBO and the European Health Futures Forum (EHFF), hosts Matthew Januszek , Co-Founder of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal , Founder & CEO...

On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, we are joined by John Jaquish, a doctor of biomechanical engineering on a mission to educate the world as to why traditional weightlifting is a waste of time. Driven by an obsessive interest in bone health stemming from his mothers' osteoporosis diagnosis, invented the X3® – a device that improves bone strength, whilst limiting the risk of...

Welcome to our exclusive podcast, recorded live at IHRSA 2024, in LA. In this episode, hosts Matthew Januszek , Co-Founder of Escape Fitness is joined by Ian O'Dwyer, Co-Founder of Feel SOMA and Richard Boyd, Director of Global Wellness Designs, to discuss all things recovery and taking a more complete approach to improving lives worldwide in the Wellness, Health & Fitness Industry. Topics discuss...

Welcome to the latest episode of L.I.F.T.S. In this episode, recorded live at IHRSA, the USA's largest fitness industry trade show, hosts   Matthew Januszek , Co-Founder of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal , Founder & CEO of Sweatworks , are joined by two incredibly inspirational individuals whose vision, ambition and leadership is pioneering the evolution of the fitness sector.   Please join us in wel...

Welcome to the latest episode of L.I.F.T.S . This episode is part of a series of recordings live from the EMEA's biggest Health, Fitness, Wellness and Sports Festival, Beyond Activ. In this episode, hosts Matthew Januszek , Co-Founder of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal , Founder & CEO of Sweatworks , are joined by industry heavyweight, Chris Clawson, recently appointed Chief Commercial Officer at EGYM...