PerformX LIVE - The Podcast

Giles Denning sat down with Aaron McCulloch, Co-Owner and Director at YourPT, to explore how gyms are evolving into all-encompassing health hubs. While this shift brings huge opportunities, it also introduces new challenges. Aaron explains why gyms must adopt stronger education and wellbeing strategies to better support personal trainers in this changing landscape.

With less than a month to go until PerformX 2026, Giles sits down with John Penny, Managing Director of Third Space, to reflect on an exceptional 2025, explore what lies ahead in 2026, and reveal the exciting plans Third Space has in store for this year’s edition of PerformX.

🎙️ Inside the Gym Owners Forum Zone at PerformX In our latest podcast, Giles sits down with Tom Clayton-Wright from Ashbourne Membership Management to preview the Gym Owners Forum Zone, one of the most exciting spaces at PerformX 💥 Expect a live podcast studio filled with powerful conversations across both days, plus a dedicated space for gym owners to hang out, connect with peers, and discover n...

Be More Pirate 🏴‍☠️ In the latest PerformX Podcast Giles Denning meets Matt Peacock, 'The Optimised Coach', a man shaking up the coaching playbook with bold, polarising views that the industry can’t ignore. 🎙️ Inside the episode, now live on Spotify and YouTube: From  engineer → PT → online coach → mentor – the journey behind his disruptive coaching philosophy His unfiltered take on AI...

Gain an understanding of how AI has impacted our industry already and what we can expect from 2025. Learn from the master of AI in our sector, understanding how to harness AI to improve sales, retention, service and more.

Join us to hear from one of the leading voices in the fitness industry, Oliver Marchon, interviewed by Mark Whittle. They discuss building a successful personal brand, mindset, the power of consistency, and how to always win at the game you are trying to play. There are some real gems in this one!

Adrienne Adhami, a trailblazer in fitness and wellbeing innovation, will be LIVE at PerformX 2025 in February diving into her insights on the ‘5 Modern Fitness Personas’ 🏋️‍♂️🤸‍♀️ On this episode, PerformX's Giles Denning explores the work she does with leading global brands. Adrienne will demystify the 5 personas - from the high-performing "Optimized Biohacker" to the "Longev...

The game has changed, and understanding our new audience is crucial 🎯 In the first of our new podcast series, Mohammed Iqbal dives into the evolution of consumer tastes and how traditional gyms are losing out to digital brands.  A must-listen for anyone passionate about the fast-evolving world of fitness and wellbeing. Follow PerformX: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performx_live/  LinkedIn...

In our latest edition of the PerformX pod, Giles Denning sat down with two bright sparks in independent gym ownership, Abbi Hutchinson and Ross Colquhoun.  Owning a successful gym is no easy feat, and a gym owner truly has to wear a lot of hats and spin a lot of plates. Which is why so many fail. Abbi (owner of Studio6) and Ross (The Training Club) are both growth minded and have sought expertise...

🎙 Ian Mullane, Founder and CEO of Keepme, is a respected thought leader, white paper author, and regular keynote speaker at industry events globally. Through his company KeepMe, he has been at the forefront of AI in the Fitness and Wellness Industry (long before it started trending this past year 📈) That's why it's a pleasure to get Ian on the PerformX Podcast to discuss why he thinks t...

Rory McEntee, Brand & Marketing Director at Gymbox and member of our Advisory Board! GymBox has been one of London’s most successful and exciting gym brands for the last 20 years, and Rory is the mastermind behind their unique and creative marketing strategy. Although he’s an expert in the fitness industry, Rory brings his experience across a wide range of industries which have given him the s...

“The industry is booming, but most of the career paths for practitioners are fundamentally flawed” UNTIL have created a home for health, wellness and medical practitioners. And it's causing quite a stir, not just in fitness, but as far as the dentistry industry. Following securing investment from Steven Bartlett (at PerformX 2023), they mean business and are set for global expansion. Hear the...

🎙 One of our best Podcasts to date! 🌟 Our exclusive interview with the one and only Steven Bartlett is now LIVE on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts!  Join the conversation with Myzone founder Dave Wright as they dive into the secrets of the ultimate mindset, boosting productivity from stepping out of your comfort zone, and the power of meaningful connections! 🚀  It was a privilege to host St...

🎙 Just unleashed a fresh episode of The PerformX Podcast. This one is with John Penny, the maestro behind the world-class wellness haven, Third Space! 🌟 Before diving into the chat, John took us on a tour of the jaw-dropping new spot in Wimbledon – it's a fitness and wellness wonderland! 🏋️‍♂️✨ Then PerformX's Giles Denning sat down with John to talk about the ethics of Third Space, th...

National treasure Gabby Logan sat down with the pioneering British sports promoter for an inspiring interview, and it's a must-watch/listen for any sports enthusiast! Hearn is renowned for elevating niche sports like snooker and darts to mainstream success through his company, Matchroom Sport. With charisma and innovation, he's left an indelible mark on the sporting landscape, shaping a...

The PerformX Podcast is HERE! And for the first edition, we have an EXCLUSIVE interview with industry expert and thought leader from our Advisory Board,  Oliver Patrick. 🧠💪 Oli, the co-founder of the world's most advanced and expensive health assessment on London’s Harley Street, consults globally on well-being for giants like Nike and HSBC, and is the founder of Future Practice. In this co...

The Podcast for anyone serious about fitness, wellbeing & human performance. Dive into insightful interviews with experts and relive highlights from our UNMISSABLE event. Elevate your performance with us!