LIFTS Episode 27 - The Pain of Inevitable Change | Innovating for the Future of Fitness.

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 offerings, industry consolidation, and how brands can better serve evolving consumer needs. Tune in to hear their insights on navigating change and pursuing new opportunities for progress in this dynamic sector. Topics discussed include: ●       Partnering brands with the LIFTS podcast. ●       New product launch of Escape Fitness' GLUTE BOX. ●       Challenges faced by indoor cycling brand Stages during the pandemic. ●       Trends in wellness offerings like recovery spaces and personalized programs. Industry consolidation and how gyms and suppliers can differentiate their services. ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it’s published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog:  https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue  ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/   0:00 Intro 1:31 Why and How to be a part of the LIFTS podcasts 4:58 New Product Launch – the Escape GLUTE BOX 6:34 The Struggles of Stages in Indoor Cycling 13:32 Fitness Industry Consolidation and Innovation 19:18 Equinox partnering with Pumpkin Health to offer personalization 21:37 Trends in Wellness, Recovery, and Premium Offerings 30:50 Health and Fitness Association Report Insights

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ESCAPE YOUR LIMITS: Inside the minds of fitness industry influencers. Find out what drives, fuels and motivates the leaders in health and fitness. Each episode of Escape Your Limits reveals the mental, physical and emotional ingredients involved in standing out above everybody else. Discover why successful people keep going when most people stop, and what keeps them going day after day. It’s not about shortcuts for dreamers; these people prove that constant hard work fueled by the right frame of mind is what makes dreams a reality. Join Matthew Januszek, co-founder of Escape Fitness, as he delves into the mindset of leadership and success. L.I.F.T.S: Every week, our intrepid hosts Matthew Januszek of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal of SweatWorks will discuss the breaking fitness industry news, providing their own perspective on the headlines whilst provoking thoughts and conversations. All delivered in a quick-fix, approximately 30-minute podcast.