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Escape Your Limits & LIFTS

Matthew Januszek
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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 a... more

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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 special episode recorded live at the Coach360 After Party during HFA 2026 in San Diego, hosts Matthew Januszek and Mohammed ... more

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 special episode recorded live from HFA 2026 in San Diego, hosts Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal sit down with three of t... more

Welcome to the latest episode of LIFTS, your bite-sized dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories.

In this special episode recorded live at PerformX, hosts Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal explore one of the most significant and rap... more

Welcome to the latest episode of LIFTS, your bite-sized dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories.

In this special episode recorded live at PerformX, hosts Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal explore one of the most important shifts ha... more

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Hussain Al-Zubaidi
General Practitioner, Personal Trainer and Health Coach; NHS obesity and lifestyle medicine expert
NHS/FutureFit/Lifestyle Medicine education
Episode: LIFTS Episode 116 - GLP-1s Are Changing Fitness: What Gym Operators Need to Know | PerformX Special (Part 2 of 3) | with Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi
Jaclyn Hughes
Owner of Ultimate Training Solutions; specializes in behavioral science and advanced communication skills
Ultimate Training Solutions
Episode: LIFTS Episode 115 - From Gyms to Health Hubs: The Next Era of Fitness | PerformX Special (Part 1 of 3) | with Jaclyn Hughes, Tim Gray & Rez Barad
Rez Barad
Founding Director of House of Fitness; operates multiple London-based facilities
House of Fitness
Episode: LIFTS Episode 115 - From Gyms to Health Hubs: The Next Era of Fitness | PerformX Special (Part 1 of 3) | with Jaclyn Hughes, Tim Gray & Rez Barad
Julian Barnes
Industry executive/co-chair at Connected Health & Fitness
BFS/Connected Health & Fitness
Episode: LIFTS Episode 114 - The Future of Personal Training, AI & Human Intelligence | at Connected Health & Fitness 2026
Dean Kelly
Co-CEO of Extension Health, focusing on longevity clinics
Extension Health
Episode: LIFTS Episode 113 - From HYROX to Longevity Clinics: The Future of Fitness is Human | Connected Health & Fitness Summit
Rachael Nemeth
Co-founder of Opus, a training OS for frontline workforce
Opus
Episode: LIFTS Episode 113 - From HYROX to Longevity Clinics: The Future of Fitness is Human | Connected Health & Fitness Summit
Sean Turner
CEO of Les Mills US with over 30 years of experience in health and fitness
Les Mills
Episode: LIFTS Episode 111 - Strength, Pilates & Wellness Are Booming, But Something Isn't Adding Up? | Inside the Les Mills 2026 Global Fitness Report | with Sean Turner
Jeff Zweifel
Leader in fitness and wellness, former head at Lifetime Fitness
Lifetime
Episode: LIFTS Episode 110 - Strength, Sleep, and Longevity: What Most Men Get Wrong About Aging Well with Jeff Zweifel
Debra Strougo
Founder's co-pilot with extensive experience in movement and education within the fitness industry.
Episode: LIFTS Episode 108 - Moving from Analysis to Intervention with Debra Strougo

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Matthew Januszek
Co-founder of Escape Fitness; long-time anchor of the show; leads strategy and guest selection.
Mo Iqbal
Co-host; leads discussions on industry shifts, technology, and brand strategies.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 188 ratings
  • Insightful and Inspirational!

    I have been in the fitness and well-being arena for 30 years and I’m addicted to Matthew’s Escape Your Limits podcast! Matthew is an incredible host and brings amazing leaders to the show. Each episode is informative and thought-provoking - please keep them coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KimCDiamond
    United States4 years ago
  • Building an experience business

    Thankyou 🙏🏻 for making the show and giving us an opportunity to meet the best minds in the fitness business world.

    We have learnt so much from the questions you have carefully asked and people you have interviewed.

    We have built an awarding winning Best Boutique in Dubai for 3 years and a big part of our success has come from the guides and mentors you have questioned on the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    123Mixitup
    South Africa5 years ago
  • You Thought You Understood What Influence Was — But You're Probably Wrong

    Thank you so much and keep on doing more great show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mary2577
    Philippines5 years ago
  • Best fitness podcast i know.....

    Matthew has an amazing way of interviewing his guests that really allows them to express themselves naturally without being led. His guest are also incredibly interesting and from many different walk to the fitness world which makes for great listening!! 👏🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dwilks1986
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Weekly listen

    This is an excellent podcast hosted by Matthew.

    I was inspired by Matthew at FIBO two years ago, watching him on the floor working out with his trainers. He lives what he sells, which I think is rare now days.

    His speakers bring value to the audience and most recently some of the advice has help me decide the direction I have started with my newest studio.

    I tune in every week to listen

    Thank you for the great content.

    Gary

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Irish Gary Walsh
    Ireland5 years ago

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LIFTS Episode 116 - GLP-1s Are Changing Fitness: What Gym Operators Need to Know | PerformX Special (Part 2 of 3) | with Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi
Q: How should accessibility and policy differences between the UK and US shape a gym's approach to GLP-1 programming?
Recognize UK NHS constraints and guard against overuse, align programming with available medical guidance, consider private provision and education partnerships, and tailor services to support long-term health gains beyond short-term weight loss while being mindful of cost and equity.
LIFTS Episode 116 - GLP-1s Are Changing Fitness: What Gym Operators Need to Know | PerformX Special (Part 2 of 3) | with Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi
Q: From a gym operator perspective, what should be the key steps when supporting a member who is on GLP-1 therapy?
Create a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment, listen to individual challenges, focus on nutrition quality and muscle preservation, adjust workout intensity and duration as appetite changes occur, and emphasize functional improvements over weight on the scale.
LIFTS Episode 108 - Moving from Analysis to Intervention with Debra Strougo
Q: What would you say are one or two things that we really need to go away and consider for 2026?
Longevity and wellness focus at home is having a moment, and we need to think about our approach as B2B to B2C.
LIFTS Episode 105 - Why Humans Age: Telomeres, Longevity, and the Limits of Lifespan with Dr. Bill Andrews
Q: How do factors like GLP-1s relate to caloric restriction and lifespan?
GLP-1s, among other healthy lifestyle practices, help to reduce wear and tear on the body, which in turn aids in preventing telomere shortening and thus contributes to increased lifespan.
LIFTS Episode 105 - Why Humans Age: Telomeres, Longevity, and the Limits of Lifespan with Dr. Bill Andrews
Q: What causes aging?
Aging is caused by wear and tear on the body and organs, but telomere shortening plays a critical role. Telomeres protect chromosomes and regulate gene expression, and as they shorten, they lead to the changes associated with aging.

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A concise, business-focused conversation hub where hosts explore the minds and strategies of fitness industry leaders. Episodes frequently cover the intersection of fitness, technology, and entrepreneurship—discussing how wearables, AI, digital platforms, and education ecosystems are reshaping personal training, studio ownership, and brand growth. Expect candid insights on building community, navigating market shifts, and balancing human coaching with data-driven tools, often anchored by real-world operator examples and performance-oriented coaching. The show stands out for its practical, founder- and operator-centric perspective and its ability to translate industry headlines into actionable business ideas for studios, gyms, and fitness br... more

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3. Rez Barad
4. Julian Barnes
5. Dean Kelly
6. Rachael Nemeth
7. Sean Turner
8. Jeff Zweifel

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