Future of Fitness

In this podcast episode, Eric Malzone interviews Paul Byrne, a fitness industry veteran who has been in the business since the mid-1970s. Byrne discusses his experience in the industry, including his involvement in the growth of the at-home and club fitness spaces from the 1980s to the present day. He notes the role of demographics in driving industry growth, with millennials in their prime purcha...

Tony is also one of the co-founders of  Cressey Performance , located in Hudson, MA, where he works with a wide variety of clientele ranging from Major League baseball players to high school athletes (and everything in between). Tony is a regular contributor to Testosterone Magazine ( T-nation.com ),  Livestrong.com , as well as Men's Health Magazine. For more information, you can check out his we...

Eric Durak is one of the nation's leading clinical Exercise Physiologists and Health Educators. He has over 25 years of experience in health promotion, and has presented at 198 national and international conferences in exercise, medicine, and health promotion. Eric has also logged thousands of hours in clinical care, wellness, and research. He has performed exercise programs for diabetic and cance...

In this episode, we speak with Kristen Holmes, the VP of Performance Science at WHOOP, a personal digital fitness and health coach that helps users monitor their sleep, recovery, and daily effort around the clock. We discuss the latest release of the Whoop 4.0 wearable device and how it's pushing the boundaries of data collection and analysis. Kristen also shares insights on the future of wearable...

Bryan Green is a wellness industry entrepreneur and serves as Founder & CEO of Fitness Ventures International. Bryan's companies have directed the design, supply, and development of exercise facilities worldwide for global hospitality flags, health clubs, specialty studios, universities, multifamily housing, and professional sports teams. Specialties: Vision, Fitness Facility Design, Wellness Plat...

Ryan DeLuca founded Bodybuilding.com in 1999 in his garage in Idaho at the age of 20. Under Ryan's leadership, the company skyrocketed to nearly $500,000,000 in annual revenue before he stepped down as CEO in 2015. Ryan was temporarily retired for only six months before the startup bug bit him again and Black Box VR was born, merging his continued passions for technology and fitness and the way th...

John Klein is the CEO and Co-founder of Pause Studio, John is focused on business vision and strategy, growth, strategic partnerships, and financing for the Company. From 2002-2018 John led real estate expansion and growth strategy for Equinox and SoulCycle. Klein and his team deployed a data-driven approach to the site selection and deal-making processes with a unique ability to combine anecdotal...

Andrew is the Founder & CEO of Fount. Fount delivers the most comprehensive, customized, and concierge performance and wellness programs in the world. Over the past decade, Andrew led human performance and biotech strategy efforts for the U.S. military, from running R&D strategy efforts to getting Navy SEALs ready to deploy and conducting a major clinical trial with the US Army. This background ha...

Ari Tulla is a San Francisco-based entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of Elo smart nutrition service, transforming food from the cause of disease to medicine. Ari has a long history of turning ideas into products and businesses. Eric and Ari explore how personalized nutrition plans can help individuals optimize their health and well-being. From leveraging AI and machine learning to analyzing...

In this episode, we sit down with Gilad Jacobs, CEO of NormaTec Industries and now a part of Hyperice. With the growing trend of recovery becoming an integral part of athletes' routines, we discuss how NormaTec's technology is at the forefront of this recovery boom. As the son of NormaTec's founder, Dr. Jacobs, Gilad shares how he saw potential in harnessing the science behind his mother's work to...

Alexandra is the co-founder and VP of Brand and Marketing at Eight Sleep, the world's first sleep fitness company. Eight Sleep designs tech-enabled products, content and services that make people sleep fit. In 2017, Alexandra was named by Forbes to the 30 Under 30 list of young professionals making an impact in the Consumer Technology industry. The same year, she was a speaker at the Forbes Under...

Eric Casaburi is a highly successful American entrepreneur and fitness industry expert. He is the founder of Retro Fitness, one of the fastest-growing fitness franchises in the United States, with over 150 locations across the country. Casaburi's expertise in the fitness industry has earned him numerous accolades. As a motivational speaker, he inspires others to achieve their goals and has a wealt...

Kevin Dawidowicz is a former software developer turned entrepreneur, he has been working side-by-side with strength and conditioning coaches for nearly 20 years, and now provides guidance on product initiatives for industry-leading technology used by the United States Navy (USN), United States Air Force (USAF), and other Department of Defense (DoD) organizations.   Links:   https://coachmeplus.com...

Joshua Bonhotal is the Vice President of Performance at Future, Venture Partner and Angel Investor. Future  is an app that connects you with a personal trainer who builds customized workouts based on your goals, needs, schedule, and location . Future also tracks your progress via an Apple Watch, allowing your coach to see your heart rate and calorie burn as you move through your workouts. Before j...

As Chief Growth Officer (CGO) for Wexer, Robert Louw is responsible for the full breadth of the customer acquisition journey, spearheading sales and marketing and with it the global growth of the Wexer business. A passionate advocate of Wexer's mission – to make world-class wellness accessible to communities across the globe – Robert harnesses his 25 years' experience and partner-centric mindset t...

Karina is the co-founder of  FemTech Lab , a global platform for rising startups in women's health and wellness. Prior to FemTech Lab, Karina founded KV LABS, a product development agency focusing on UX Design, AI & Robotic Automation, led high-growth product teams, and launched digital products in the US, Australia, UK and Europe. Karina is also an International Chess Master.   ==================...

As CEO of Nautilus, Inc. (NYSE: NLS), Jim is leading a turn-around and growth transformation of the #3 provider (#1 in unit sales) of home fitness equipment and experiences under the Bowflex, Schwinn, Nautilus and JRNY brands. He and his team have implemented a new "North Star" digital transformation strategy targeting new consumer segments, pivoting around connected fitness experiences, re-invigo...

Julia Klim is the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Ventures at Equinox Group. Equinox Group is a high-growth collective of the world's most influential, experiential, and differentiated lifestyle brands that includes Equinox Fitness Clubs, Blink Fitness, Pure Yoga, SoulCycle, Equinox Hotels and Equinox Media. Equinox was built on the notion that fitness can empower a life well-lived an...

Jim Donnelly is the CEO of Restore Hyper Wellness + Cryotherapy (Restore), a rapidly-growing health and wellness company focused on bringing the Hyper Wellness lifestyle to clients across the U.S.  Jim established Restore in 2015 with the goal of offering affordable and accessible healthcare solutions to all individuals residing in the United States so they could live more fulfilling lives and do...

Garrett Marshall has nearly 20 years of experience working on the growth side of the fitness industry. His experience has included developing strategy and innovation, executive leadership, business development, strategic partnerships, and driving technology.   He has contributed to several successful businesses resulting in two IPO's, four Inc. 1000 FGC awards, IHRSA's Rising Star award, and $5m i...

Don Moxley is Director of Applied Science and Brand Development at Longevity Labs Inc. in the United States. Dedicated to helping people live vibrant, fulfilling lives at all ages, Moxley draws upon his career as an athlete, a sports scientist, and an instructor to lead and educate on the science of autophagy and longevity. Focusing his work on the cell renewal benefits of spermidine supplementati...

Roger Harvey is an experienced Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the health wellness and fitness industry. Skilled in Operations Management, Coaching, Team Building, Leadership, and Marketing. Strong consulting professional with a Bachelor's Degree focused in Movement Science from University of Michigan School of Kinesiology.   =======================   Links: https://modemethod...

Eric Cressey is president and co-founder of  Cressey Sports Performance , with facilities located in Hudson, MA and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.  A highly sought-after coach for healthy and injured athletes alike, Eric has helped athletes at all levels - from youth sports to the professional and Olympic ranks - achieve their highest levels of performance in a variety of sports.  Behind Eric's expertise...

Vincent (Vin) Miceli, founded Verb in 2018 and has served as the CEO since its inception. He defined the vision and strategy and is leading the company through multiple phases of rapid growth.  Verb is an AI accountability partner and life coach in one. Verb focuses on improving daily habits in small increments, as a method to addressing overall wellness. With stints on Wall Street, Vin is a dedic...

Anthony Vennare is a product-focused operator, United States Marine, and 3x exited founder, leading product and ecosystem development. Understanding current and future trends are essential for businesses to stay ahead of the competition and remain relevant. Tune in to find out more!   Links:   https://insider.fitt.co/   ============================   Spren: https://www.spren.com/spren-vision I LOV...