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Five-Star Fitness by The Fit Guide

The Fit Guide
Hospitality
Fitness Industry
The Fit Guide
Fitness
Physique 57
Forbes Travel Guide
Michelin Guide
STORM Cycling
Bar Fitness
New York City
Customer Experience
Hotel Evaluations
Customer Service
Finance
Emirati Community
Five-Star Hospitality
Hospitality Crisis
Five-Star Award
Rhythm Riding
Cycling Studio

Elevating Fitness Through Hospitality. Presented by Jack Thomas and Matt Lavender, Five-Star Fitness will teach you the very best hospitality practices and secrets that have been elevating the world's best hotels and Michelin star restaurants for over 100 years. Learn from Matt's background as former Global Director of Evaluations for Forbes Travel Guides, working with the world's leading hospital... more

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In this episode, Matt and Jack explore what fitness businesses can learn from luxury hospitality when it comes to pre-arrival communication. From booking journeys and confirmation emails to digital onboarding and social media, we discuss how the best... more

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Andrea Lomas of Mandarin Oriental joins the show to share what fitness businesses can learn from one of the world’s most respected luxury hospitality brands. From listening and anticipation to staff training, atmosphere and operational excellence, An... more

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Our co-founder Jack Thomas recently spoke at Beyond Activ Bangkok on the 10 biggest opportunities in fitness.

Based on insights from more than 500 anonymous gym visits worldwide, the talk was one of the most popular sessions at the event. We’re exci... more

The Fit Guide Dubai — Top Stories

Welcome back to our monthly fitness industry roundup, where we go beyond the headlines and break down what the biggest stories actually mean for operators, brands and the future of the industry.

This month, Jack co... more

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Jennifer Vaughan Maanavi
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Episode: Building New York’s Five-Star Barre Experience, with Jennifer Vaughan Maanavi of Physique 57

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Jack Thomas
Co-founder of The Fit Guide and host of the Five-Star Fitness Podcast, frequently discusses hospitality-driven fitness standards and gym evaluations.
Matt Lavender
Co-founder of The Fit Guide with hospitality expertise and former global head of evaluations for Forbes Travel Guides, sharing insights on hotel-grade service in fitness.

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Building Dubai's First Five-Star Cycling Studio Ivana Bruic of Storm Cycling
Q: What is your proudest achievement in your STORM Cycling career?
Training the first Emirati cycling instructor and surviving through COVID with a baby brand.
Building Dubai's First Five-Star Cycling Studio Ivana Bruic of Storm Cycling
Q: What one piece of advice would you give to someone wanting to create something special and impactful in the fitness industry?
Definitely do your research, gain your knowledge in other areas, and see how different studios are doing things.
Building New York’s Five-Star Barre Experience, with Jennifer Vaughan Maanavi of Physique 57
Q: Can you think of a time in your life when you received delightful hospitality?
I was in Goa and received an amazing orientation at a hotel that made us feel incredibly welcome and valued.
Building New York’s Five-Star Barre Experience, with Jennifer Vaughan Maanavi of Physique 57
Q: What's the worst piece of advice you've ever received?
Blow it out. That term has to go in the garbage with every brand.
Building New York’s Five-Star Barre Experience, with Jennifer Vaughan Maanavi of Physique 57
Q: What's one piece of advice you'd give to somebody who wants to create something special, impactful in the fitness industry?
Make sure you're building your whole business for your client, not for you.

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A show at the intersection of fitness and hospitality that centers on elevating member experiences through five-star service. Across episodes, the hosts explore how gyms can adopt hospitality standards, draw inspiration from luxury brands and Michelin-style evaluations, and implement practical training and culture shifts to create warmer, more engaging fitness environments. Guests range from gym owners to founders who emphasize customer experience, staff training, and clear communications as core differentiators. The conversations often hinge on building consistent service excellence at every touchpoint, from online interactions to in-studio encounters, with a strong emphasis on actionable takeaways for operators and executives in fitness b... more

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