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High Intensity Business

Lawrence Neal
High Intensity Training
Personal Training
Fitness Coaching
Strength Training
Fitness Industry
Training Equipment
Social Media Marketing
Exercise Science
Customer Service
High-Intensity Training
Client Engagement
Mike Mentzer
Robert Francis
Private Studio
Client Retention
Physiotherapy
Bodybuilding
Rhythmic Precision
Referral Marketing
Inform Fitness

High Intensity Business is a high intensity strength training and strength training business podcast offering content to help you realise your health goals, become a great personal trainer, and build a successful HIT business. Content includes training protocols, workouts, exercise science, nutrition, and biohacking. From a HIT business perspective, we cover personal training, coaching, startup, s... more

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Latest Episodes

What's actually involved in successfully selling a HIT Business? Fitness industry veteran, expert business broker, and Managing Partner of New Line Business Capital Michael "Mike" Zarrillo joins the podcast to talk about the secrets every HIT studio ... more

Want to know how GLP-1s could change the way you help your personal training clients build muscle, stay healthy, and get great results for the long term? Dr. Ben Bocchicchio is an award-winning athlete and a prolific and highly respected figure in ex... more

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AI is inevitable, so how can you make your HIT fitness business attractive to clients who increasingly use artificial intelligence to get what they want? Pixality Design Founder Connie Holen returns to talk about how you can use AI to make sure your ... more

Can you really grow your strength training business into a $1-million studio with little to no advertising? Owen Dockham did just that with Live Oak Strength, and he returns (finally!) to the podcast to talk about how he did it, and how you can do it... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Ben Bocchicchio
Author of '15 Minutes to Fitness' and pioneer in strength training and exercise science.
Independent Consultant
Episode: 549 - GLP-1 Use, Strength Training, and Longevity (with Dr. Ben Bocchicchio)
Owen Dockham
Owner of Live Oak Strength, passionate about high-intensity training and building positive client relationships.
Live Oak Strength
Episode: 547 - No Ads Needed — How Owen Dockham Built a Million-Dollar HIT Strength Studio Anyway (And So Can You)
Eggert Barwich
Owner of Barwich GmbH and MedX Europe
Barwich GmbH, MedX Europe
Episode: 546 - MedX, But Better — an Interview With MedX Europe's Eggert Barwich
Anthony Sandbothe
Founder of Sandbothe Strength and a high-intensity trainer.
Sandbothe Strength
Episode: 544 - How To Become A High-Earning HIT Personal Trainer Clients Love — Start Like This (Anthony "Tony" Sandbothe)
Sara Rufener
Owner of Bend Strength Lab and a personal trainer specializing in high intensity training.
Bend Strength Lab
Episode: 542 - How To Become a Great HIT Personal Trainer Who Naturally Attracts Clients (with Sara Rufener)
Andrei Yakovenko
Owner of New Element Training in Toronto, Canada, with a background in geophysics.
New Element Training
Episode: 538 - How To Build A HIT Strength Studio Empire With No Ads and No Burnout (with Andrei Yakovenko)
Umangg Sain
Fitness trainer and high intensity training coach with extensive experience working with top organizations.
Freelance Personal Trainer
Episode: 536 - Guaranteed HIT Success: Doing These Things Will Make You A Great Personal Trainer (with Umangg Sain)
Nubia Deval Wilson
A veteran in the marketing and PR space with over 20 years of experience
Founder of Cielo Consulting
Episode: 535 - Proven To Grow Your HIT Business — Powerful PR: A DIY Strategy Guide (with Nubia Wilson)
Tim Dettmann
Physiotherapist, founder of Keys Australia, speaker and coach on exercise and health.
Keys Australia
Episode: 533 - How to Reverse Chronic Illnesses Like Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes, and Back Pain with HIT (with Tim Dettmann)

Host

Lawrence Steele
Host and expert in high intensity training, focusing on personal training and business growth for fitness professionals.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 190 ratings
  • Best Podcast for the Exercise Professional

    If you are an exercise professional wanting to become a highly motivated, knowledgable and sought out trainer the you NEED to listen to this podcast. Lawrence talks to a variety of individuals who share their tips and tricks on how you can improve not only your service as an exercise expert but also how you can improve as an individual in self-development.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kyra Seiler
    New Zealanda year ago
  • A must-listen!

    High Intensity Business has quickly become a favorite in my feed! I'm consistently impressed by the engaging conversations, insightful content, and actionable ideas. I truly learn something every time I listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mvelasco07
    United States3 years ago
  • Not High Intensity in relation to training or business

    I’ve listen to two or three episodes, just to give the podcast a chance.

    Many of the interviewees are talking about abstract concepts so far removed from the core tenet of strength training that there is an “emperor’s new clothes” feel about it. The focus is on all of the wrong things, emphasizing the very minor and missing the main things. They have turned strength training into an abstract, theoretical subject.

    High Intensity Training has its critics but performed correctly it surely can be... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    SDaveG
    Ireland4 years ago
  • Excellent interviews & info

    Lawrence does an outstanding job with questions for his guests. He gets the best of the best too on his podcasts! Thanks Lawrence, for doing what you do and spreading the good word of TRUE High Intensity!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ZakkWFan
    United States4 years ago
  • Awesome Podcast!!!

    Lawrence, host of the High Intensity Business podcast, highlights all aspects of fitness and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clarisse Gomez
    United States5 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some reviewers express concerns over content that may stray from the core facilitation of strength training principles.
Many appreciate the actionable advice and tips for improving personal training businesses.
Listeners praise the engaging format and insightful interviews with industry experts.
The host is noted for his excellent interview technique and ability to extract valuable insights from guests.

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548 - How To Use AI To Get More Clients For Your HIT Strength Studio — Fitness Business Website SEO Guide for 2026 (with Connie Holen)
Q: Would you recommend having strategic niche followed by target market in social bios?
It depends on the market and competition, but generally a bit more general in social bios can be effective.
548 - How To Use AI To Get More Clients For Your HIT Strength Studio — Fitness Business Website SEO Guide for 2026 (with Connie Holen)
Q: How do you feel about DIY SEO versus agency?
I think most studios can benefit from doing it in-house after taking a basic course, as agencies may not understand the unique aspects of each business.
543 - Mike Mentzer: American Odysseus — John Little on the New Book and Defending Mike's Life and Legacy
Q: Towards the end of Mike's life, how closely was his approach aligned with your work in Body by Science?
Mike had already developed similar training principles, focusing on lower volume and higher intensity even before my contributions.
543 - Mike Mentzer: American Odysseus — John Little on the New Book and Defending Mike's Life and Legacy
Q: What was the main motivation for you to do this?
To counteract the misrepresentation of Mike's life in the industry and to acknowledge the significant yet overlooked details of his life.
542 - How To Become a Great HIT Personal Trainer Who Naturally Attracts Clients (with Sara Rufener)
Q: What other things would you suggest new trainers do to get better?
Practicing what you preach, maintaining discipline in training and nutrition, and being consistent helps improve as a trainer.

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Recent guests on High Intensity Business include:

1. Dr. Ben Bocchicchio
2. Owen Dockham
3. Eggert Barwich
4. Anthony Sandbothe
5. Sara Rufener
6. Andrei Yakovenko
7. Umangg Sain
8. Nubia Deval Wilson

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