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PerformX LIVE - The PodcastAI in the Fitness Industry: 2025 & beyondGain 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.2025-06-2500 minPerformX LIVE - The PodcastAn interview with Ollie Marchon from PerformX Live 2025Join 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!2025-05-2700 min
Escape Your Limits & LIFTSLIFTS Episode 71 - Beyond the Hype: Tim Gray on Biohacking’s Real Impact on Health | PerformX LIVE 2025Welcome to the latest episode of L.I.F.T.S – your bite-sized dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories. Hosts Matthew Januszek, Co-Founder of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks attended PerformX 2025. In this LIFTS episode, Matthew and Mo are joined by Tim Gray, Founder & CEO of The Health Optimisation Summit. This episode covers: Biohacking industry growth. Balancing extreme practices with health fundamentals. Tim's personal biohacking journey. Limitations of traditional healthcare. Importance of data-driven health decisions. Potential for gyms to leverage health data. Navigating health supplements and...2025-05-0442 min
Escape Your Limits & LIFTSLIFTS Episode 68 - Personal Training is Shifting Toward Holistic Health Coaching | Richard Boyd at PerformX 2025Welcome to the latest episode of L.I.F.T.S – your bite-sized dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories. Hosts Matthew Januszek, Co-Founder of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks attended PerformX 2025. In this LIFTS episode, Matthew and Mo are joined by Richard Boyd, Director or Global Wellness Designs. This episode covers: COVID-19's impact on personal training industry. Shift in trainer authority due to increased consumer knowledge. Balancing technology and human connection in PT. AI integration in program design and PT's evolving role. Expanding PT role...2025-04-1344 min
Take FlightOllie Marchon - Creating An Abundant Mindset (LIVE at PerformX - N.E.C)Ollie Marchon is the founder of MARCHON and the PFCA. MARCHON is the UKs leading Functional Fitness brand, comprised of multiple gym locations, a custom built app delivering their programmes across the world, as well as offering their own sports nutrition and clothing.Ollie is a true inspiration. A father of 3 and a serial business owner, whilst being at the very front as a functional 'hybrid' athlete.This interview was filmed at the NEC in front of a packed auditorium as the headline talk for day two of the PerfromX fitness event.Ollie...2025-03-2444 min
Escape Your Limits & LIFTSLIFTS Episode 64 - MIORA by Life Time: The Future of Longevity & Peak Performance | PerformX 2025 with Jeff ZwiefelWelcome to the latest episode of L.I.F.T.S – your bite-sized dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories. Hosts Matthew Januszek, Co-Founder of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks attended PerformX 2025. In this LIFTS episode, Matthew and Mo are joined by Jeff Zwiefel, Executive Director of MIORA Longevity & Performance at Life Time. This episode covers: Longevity and healthspan focus. Consumer empowerment in health. Evolution of personal trainer roles. Lifetime's "healthy way of life" concept. MIORA: Lifetime's longevity program. Challenges in implementing longevity services. Dem...2025-03-1642 min
Escape Your Limits & LIFTSLIFTS Episode 63 - Everlast’s Secret to Staying Ahead in the Fitness Industry | PerformX 2025 with Dan SummersonWelcome to the latest episode of L.I.F.T.S – your bite-sized dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories. Hosts Matthew Januszek, Co-Founder of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks attended PerformX 2025. In this LIFTS episode, Matthew and Mo are joined by Dan Summerson, Managing Director of Everlast Gyms at Frasers Group. This episode covers: Dan's career progression to Everlast. Everlast's hybrid fitness model. Focus on younger demographics. Modern environment and social media impact. Innovation and open culture. Wearables and data integration. Boutique experience in big box s...2025-03-0943 minPerformX LIVE - The PodcastPX25 preview: AI in Fitness, 2025 & Beyond2025-02-1159 min
Escape Your Limits & LIFTSLIFTS Episode 53 - Shaping the Industry: Key Themes for 2025 at PerformX Live | Giles DenningWelcome to the last episode of LIFTS in 2024, your bite-sized dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories. Today, hosts Matthew Januszek, Co-Founder of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks, are joined by Giles Denning, Head of Marketing, PerformX. Matthew and Mo are on the advisory board of PerformX Live, an event that is the business of fitness, a powerhouse environment and is taking place at the NEC, Birmingham on 26th & 27th February 2025. The conversation in this episode introduces listeners to the themes that will be discussed on the main stage a...2024-12-2944 minPerformX LIVE - The PodcastAdrienne Adhami - Demystifying the Modern Wellness Customer Personas - PerformX PodcastAdrienne 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 "Longevity-Seeking Active Ager, the "Everyday Athlete" and the "Conscious Consumer" - giving brands and fitness pros strategies to better connect with each unique group. With an influential role on the PerformX Advisory Board, she’s been instrumental in shaping the event’s mission, bringing new perspec...2024-11-2157 minPerformX LIVE - The PodcastThe Evolution of Consumer Tastes - PerformX PodcastThe 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: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/performxliveWebsite: https://www.performxlive.com/2024-08-2950 min
The Fitness Marketing Agency PodcastSales Masterclass For Gym Owners: Facing Objections, Pain & Pleasure Points and The One Call CloseIn this episode, we are bringing you a recording of Charlie (Head of Growth at FMA) and Luke (Sales Coach, FMA +SCA) giving a sales masterclass at PerformX 2024. Find out how to conduct your sales process to maximise your sales, overcome objections and dig deeper with pain and pleasure points. Learn the most efficient way to sell using The One Call Close method and how to structure your calls. Finally, we finish with a Q&A section of the talk where Luke and Charlie offer help to queries from other fitness business professionals. Key Highlights: Improving your mindset to conduct t...2024-05-0148 minPerformX LIVE - The PodcastHighs and Lows of Independent Gym Ownership - PerformX PodcastIn 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 from the best in the game to not only remain consistent but to grow into a position where they get themselves out of t...2024-03-0557 minPerformX LIVE - The PodcastIan Mullane on AI in the Fitness and Wellness Industry - PerformX Podcast🎙 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 the technology has shifted from what he previous described as “a competitive advantage” to now “something gyms should ignore at their peril” 😱Consider this fascinating interview, hosted by PerformX's Gil...2024-02-2748 minPerformX LIVE - The PodcastRory McEntee, delivering disruptive marketing on a budget - PerformX PodcastRory 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 skills to create disruptive and engaging content.Here's our conversation with Rory on delivering disruptive marketing on a budget. Make sure to check it out for a snea...2024-01-1052 minPerformX LIVE - The PodcastInsider Look Into UNTIL - The Brand Disrupting The Industry“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 their story as PerformX’s Giles Denning sits down with Co-Founder Dan Chappell following the opening of their brand new Marylebone club.Follow PerformX:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pe...2024-01-0425 minPerformX LIVE - The PodcastSteven Bartlett on The Ultimate Mindset - PerformX Live🎙 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 Steven as our headline speaker at last year’s PerformX Live. Make sure you grab your Early Bird ticket to our event this March where we host even more...2023-12-3159 minThe Fitness Marketing Agency PodcastTHE Event For The Fitness Industry: A Blueprint For Gym Owners With Giles From PerformXMeet Giles Denning, Head of Marketing at PerformX Live, a platform that facilitates learning from the best in the business. Explore a comprehensive blueprint tailored for gym owners, guiding them through sales, marketing, finance, systems, mindset, and work-life balance. Learn how industry growth is fostered through platforms facilitating learning from top professionals and real-time feedback. In this episode, we explore the transformative power of seeking guidance and mentorship to bolster your career trajectory. Discover firsthand accounts of how reaching out to industry leaders and bold moves, like initiating conversations on LinkedIn or pitching to dream companies, can be the game-changers...2023-12-2947 minThe Fitness Marketing Agency PodcastTHE Event For The Fitness Industry: A Blueprint For Gym Owners With Giles From PerformXMeet Giles Denning, Head of Marketing at PerformX Live, a platform that facilitates learning from the best in the business. Explore a comprehensive blueprint tailored for gym owners, guiding them through sales, marketing, finance, systems, mindset, and work-life balance. Learn how industry growth is fostered through platforms facilitating learning from top professionals and real-time feedback. In this episode, we explore the transformative power of seeking guidance and mentorship to bolster your career trajectory. Discover firsthand accounts of how reaching out to industry leaders and bold moves, like initiating conversations on LinkedIn or pitching to dream companies, can be the game-changers...2023-12-2751 minPerformX LIVE - The PodcastInsider look into Third Space, London’s luxury health club chain - PerformX Podcast🎙 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, their obsessive attention to detail, and why he rocks a "win or learn" mindset in both business and life. 🌐💡Tune in now for some serious inspo and wellness wisdom! 🎧💪Follow PerformX2023-12-2031 minPerformX LIVE - The PodcastLife lessons that made Barry Hearn a millionaire - PerformX LiveNational 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 lasting legacy in sports promotion.💬 They talk about acting on risky opportunities, trusting your instinct, and staying true to your beliefs.Follow PerformXInstagram: / performx_live LinkedIn: / performxlive Website: https://www.per...2023-12-131h 04PerformX LIVE - The PodcastOliver Patrick on fitness industry blindspots and the future of wellcare - PerformX PodcastThe 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 conversation with Giles Denning , they delve into how gyms could be considered damage centers and how fitness professionals need to consider a wider wellbeing offering (plus, the surprising silver lining of imposter syndrome...2023-12-0755 minPerformX LIVE - The PodcastIntroductionThe 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!2023-12-0500 min
Founder StoriesE8: The Power of your Network with Steve OrtonSteve Orton's founder story from teenage sports star to founding Body Power and Performx, world leading fitness events and now his own consultancy and mastermind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-091h 22
Your Dream GymYour Dream Gym - Baz MoffatBaz Moffat is an inspiring womens' health and fitness coach, GB womens 8 rowing medalist, and co-founder and CEO of The Well HQ
Baz's Dream Gym is all about People - she wants a trainer that understands her, celebrates her arrival and turning up, and there are definitely no pink kettlebells!
"Catch Her If You Can" at PerformX, helping us to understand how to talk about women's health at several sessions.
Baz's book, The Female Body Bible: A Revolution in Women’s Health and Fitness Hardcover is out on 11 May 2023, and available to pre-order no...2023-03-1443 min
Your Dream GymYour Dream Gym - Oliver Patrick - Growth HubOli Patrick joins us this week ahead of his talks at PerformX. As a hugely experienced physiologist who's worked in and around the fitness industry for years, Oli has a very specific focus on Cardio, Strength, and Mobility. His dream gym, Growth Hub looks at all three, challenging you on your weaknesses, so you can enjoy your strengths, and be a bit less "Tin Man".
Catch Oli's talk on Workplace Wellbeing and also his panel debate at PerformX on 17th and 18th March 2023, or find out more at Future Practice.
With thanks...2023-03-0753 min
The HubcastSteve Orton on PerformX & building a community-led national event for fit-pro'sJoin Steve Orton (Commercial & Partnerships Director, PerformX) and Ryan Hallet (Head of Support, My PT Hub) as they discuss the philosophy behind PerformX LIVE and the process of building one of the biggest fitness events in the UK in the lead-up to PerformX LIVE 2023. Hear how Steve leveraged his experience from BodyPower to create his own community-led event designed as a one-stop-shop for fitness professionals to learn about the craft from credible industry leaders, help them to define and refine their niche and invest in their own development. With thought leadership seminars from the likes of Steven B...2023-03-0232 min
Your Dream GymYour Dream Gym - Vern Hill - The Donut?Vern Hill, aka The Baby Man tells us about his dream gym this week, working title The Donut!
Vern is the founder of Carifit, originally a baby-wearing workout, now a complete baby-wearing fitness experience! From being a PT who wore his clients' babies as they exercised, Vern has now developed a branded Carifit baby carrier, along with an app, live workouts, and support for all the health needs of the new parent.
He talks about postnatal, well-being, baby wearing, and mental health, as well as exercising with the kids, and his early years playing cricket...2023-02-2848 min
Your Dream GymYour Dream Gym - Jess Lever - Lotus FitnessJess Lever from Proinsight joins us on the podcast this week to tell us all about her background working in leisure centres, and competing as a bikini athlete, with her Mum!
Her dream gym, Lotus Fitness (or Lotus Group - aspirations for multi-site!) caters for strength of mind, body, and health. As you arrive, a weight lifts off your shoulders, and you can take part in yoga, pilates, meditation, strength & conditioning, or mobility classes and workouts, while a mood wall projects woodland, beach, or other scenes to transport you to another place!
...2023-02-2140 min
The PFCA & Gym Owner Network PodcastSonny Webster - More than what meets the eye.We were so fortunate to spend time with Sonny Webster. He hosted his seminar at MARCHON and then followed by a weekend at PerformX. This chat on the Podcast sofa was one of the most powerful conversations to date. There is so much more than meets the eye about this man. A serious legend. 2022-04-0434 min
BrainfluenceThe Psychology of Incentives with Richelle TaylorRichelle Taylor is a leader in performance improvement and marketing services in North America. She oversees One10’s go-to-market strategy and its Incentives & Recognition business segment, which includes global rewards and technology development for One10’s propriety performance improvement platform, PerformX. In this episode, we talk about the good and the bad of sales incentive programs. Listen in to learn what programs that work well have in common and the one non-negotiable that every sales incentive program should include. We also discuss other types of incentive programs that can help to increase employee engagement and loyalty, as well...2021-07-0835 min
Theirstory - Their ArtS01E01 - Weil wir eine Geschichte habenIn unserer ersten Episode sprechen wir allgemein über Geschichte jenseits der (cis-, endo-) Zweigeschlechtlichkeit, mit dem Schwerpunkt trans* Geschichte und nicht-binärer Geschichte. Gibt es das überhaupt? Wer macht diese Geschichte, und wie? Was hat das mit Macht zu tun? Was haben nicht-binäre Geschichten mit Geschichte zu tun? Wer bleibt in dieser/diesen Geschichte(n) unsichtbar? Wer will vielleicht auch unsichtbar bleiben – und was bedeutet das für Menschen die in Archiven nach Spuren von trans* suchen? Über diese und weitere Fragen haben wir gesprochen.
Diesmal mit:
Kai* Brust. Kai* ist selbst nicht-bin...2021-05-1656 min
Fear Less U™Fear Less University - Episode 37: The Fear of Taking a Leap of Faith ft. Brittany CaldwellBrittany “Britt ” Caldwell knows a thing or two about what it takes to stop chasing your dreams, and finally just GO GET THEM! She is a Dancer, Dance Teacher & Choreographer, Cycling Instructor at CycleBar, and Athlete Performance Specialist. To add to her many other titles, talents, and credits, she is also a dancer for the Honeybees, the official dance team for the Charlotte Hornets of the NBA.
She is South Carolina born and raised currently residing in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of South Carolina & a Masters in Exer...2021-04-161h 16
Making Up The NumbersRichie Rude & Todd Schumlick - Training for MTBTodd Schumlick has trained some of the world’s leading bike sports athletes from Aaron Gwin to Stevie Smith, Sam Blenkinsop to Emmeline Ragot. Richie Rude is the 2 x EWS Champion, 2013 Junior DH World Champion & has worked with Todd for the last 8 years.
What started out as a discussion about training for DH vs enduro actually became more about training in general but there’s so much wisdom in here that it doesn’t really matter.
Social stuff if you’d like to follow:
@richie_rude1 @performx_training @makingupthenumbersracing @jackreading_mtb
The Makin...2021-02-031h 40
The CORECASTPerformX Training Owner and Intense Factory Racing Team Manager Todd Schumlick | The CORECAST #5In this episode of The CORECAST, we sit down with PerformX Training Owner and Intense Factory Racing Team Manager Todd Schumlick. Todd talks about how he got his start in training, what it's like working with the world's top action sports athletes, and his favorite post-ride meal.2020-08-071h 16Making Up The NumbersMatt Simmonds & Todd SchumlickThe Mercedes Benz UCI DH World Cup 2020 race season is nearly upon us! In this pre-season special George Thompson & Jack Reading talk to 14-year race veteran Matt Simmonds & Intense Factory Racing Team Manager, Todd Schumlick.
Social stuff if you’d like to follow:
@mattsimmondsdh @prolinemtbcoaching
@2wheelntodd @performx_training @intensefactoryracing
@makingupthenumbersracing @jackreading_mtb
The Making Up The Numbers podcast is sponsored by:
Hope Technology www.hopetech.com @hopetech
Revolution Bike Park www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk @revolutionbp
Schwalbe www.schwalbe.com @schwalbetyresuk
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MonergyLifeThe Opportunity Lab, with Mark MonchekJoin host Robert Fisher with consultant/business strategist Mark Monchek. Mark has been CEO of PerformXcellence for over twenty years, advising and consulting Fortune 1000 companies on organization, strategic planning, and executiv development. His newest venture since 2011 "The Opportunity Lab," maps the ecosystem of business resources in a unique two month process.
http://www.performx.net.http://www.theoppshow.net2012-04-0545 min