Podcast Episodes

LIFTS Episode 87 - From F45 to Strong Pilates Going Global | Michael Ramsey's Journey

In this episode of LIFTS, hosts Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal sit down with Michael Ramsey, co-founder of Strong Pilates, to explore the explosive growth of Pilates worldwide.

Ramsey shares his…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

LIFTS Episode 86 - Inside the Running Boom and Smart Footwear Revolution with Royi Metser

Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal speak with Royi Metser, Founder & CEO of Avelo Running, about the explosive growth of running, the evolution of smart footwear, and how data-driven insights are ch…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

LIFTS Episode 85 - Trump Brings Back Presidential Fitness Test and National Wearable Data Integration

Matthew and Mo dive into this week's hottest fitness topics — from personal diet experiments to the future of wearables in healthcare, political plays in fitness, market shifts in Pilates, and the ex…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

LIFTS Episode 84 - Wellness, Hospitality, and Recovery Trends and Events Popular with Gen Z | Star Sage of Hyperice

In this episode of LIFTS, hosts Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal welcome Star Sage, a leading force in the recovery and wellness industry. Star shares her expertise from years at Hyperice and how …

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

LIFTS Episode 83 - FISA Insights, Tariffs, Trends & Planet Fitness Growth with Sal Pellegrino

Welcome to the latest episode of L.I.F.T.S – your bite-sized dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories.

In this episode, Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal sit down with Sal Pellegrino,…

Published on 3 months ago

LIFTS Episode 82 - Building Gyms for Longevity, Not Just Muscle | Rod Hill of Zenergie

Welcome to the latest episode of L.I.F.T.S – your bite-sized dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories.

In this compelling episode, hosts Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal speak with f…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

LIFTS Episode 81 - Connecting the Dots in Wellness: From Recovery Shoes to Artificial Dyes | Brian von Ancken

Welcome to the latest episode of L.I.F.T.S – your bite-sized dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories.

In this episode of LIFTS, hosts Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal sit down with …

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

LIFTS Episode 80 - Edward Hertzman: Disrupting the Fitness Industry from the Outside In

Welcome to the latest episode of L.I.F.T.S – your bite-sized dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories.

Matthew and Mo sit down with Edward Hertzman, founder of Athletech News, to unpac…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

LIFTS Episode 79 - Fitness Meets Healthcare: Where Are We Headed? | Athletech Innovation Summit 2025 with Emma Barry

In this special LIFTS recap episode, hosts Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal are joined by fitness futurist Emma Barry to reflect on their shared experience at the Athletech News Innovation Summit …

Published on 4 months ago

LIFTS Episode 78 - Wearables, Subscriptions & Data: A Deep Dive with Ben Foster

Welcome to the latest episode of L.I.F.T.S – your bite-sized dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories.

This week, Matthew and Mohammed are joined by product strategy expert Ben Foster,…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago