On episode #226 of the Escape Your Limits podcast, we interview Elite Master Trainer, Danny Torgl, who has been transforming bodies for more than 40 years, earning him recognition as the ‘Master of Body Sculpting’. Danny has been schooled by the best in the business. After a childhood growing up on a farm in Spain, where Danny was inspired by the muscular arms of his leather shoe maker uncle, he moved to The States and started bodybuilding. It was here that he was introduced to Vince Gironda, the ‘Iron Guru’. This introduction changed Danny’s life and set him on a path that would establish him as one of America’s highest profile personal trainers.

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Ep 226 - Sculpting bodies: the impact fitness can have on changing lives.

On this week's Escape Your Limits podcast, we talk to Drew Manning, a well-known health and fitness expert, personal trainer and best-selling author of Fit2Fat2Fit. In his book, Drew documents his purposeful weight gain and weight loss experiment in order to achieve better understanding and empathy with those that struggle to make a healthy lifestyle a habit.  Tune-in to learn about the physical, mental and emotional impact the experiment had on Drew and those around him, and hear about the unexpected life lessons and tried and tested training methods he learnt along the way.

Ep 225 - The Weight Gain Experiment; Much More Than Just A Physical Journey

On this week's Escape Your Limits podcast, we talk to Partha Unnava, founder and CEO of Lasso, a new wave of performance compression activewear to improve movement and recovery. After becoming frustrated with his own rehabilitation path following an ankle injury playing basketball, Partha used his biomechanical engineering background and set out on a mission to bring to market products that changed what apparel could do for the body and its movement.  He is a successful and passionate entrepreneur who values authenticity, the importance of resonating with your community, leaning into your own uniqueness and unplugging from money to find fulfilment.  Tune in now.

Ep 224 - Partha Unnava on why money should be the secondary priority when building a great brand.

Oliver Trevena is a Hollywood actor, investor, and serial entrepreneur whose passion has been a key component to his incredible success. His passion for health and wellness inspired a number of business ventures, including a new drink company called Cali Water, which he founded with Vanessa Hudgens. He also has investments in the cardio fitness machine Climbr and the exclusive personal training club Dogpound. Throughout our interview, we dive into some fascinating subjects including: • The healing power of breathwork and awareness • Why you need to surround yourself with honest people • How persistence pays off • And the 3 P’s to success: People, Product and Process Tune-in now!

Ep 223 - Dogpound, CLMBR & Cactus Water. Oliver Trevena shares the Future of Health & Wellness.

To close out what has been an amazing year, we are going to dive into some of the most popular podcast episodes of 2021. But first, we want to thank our loyal community of listeners, everyone who has watched on YouTube, commented, engaged with an episode, or shared their favorite segments. The Escape Your Limits podcast was created to deliver on-demand, inspirational, valuable content to our audience. Each week, we connect with industry thought leaders on an ever-widening array of offerings on every topic imaginable. There were even episodes that told true stories you couldn’t dream up if you tried. Given the wealth of options, it’s likely you missed a binge-worthy episode or two, even if you’re an avid listener or watcher. Over the past year, the Escape Your Limits podcast has grown extensively, with episodes being downloaded, listened to, and watched hundreds of thousands of times by people from all over the world. As you can imagine, it was hard to narrow down 10 outliers from the 52 episodes that we produced. Deciding which ones made the cut wasn’t easy. When looking at our top-performing episodes of the year, a lot stood out. We chose these podcast guests and subject matter experts because they pushed the form, hit on several broad perspectives, helped to process the world around us, resonated with our audience, and have shaped the vision for what it truly means to Escape Your Limits. So, without further ado, here are 10 notable episodes that debuted in 2021 that we can’t stop talking about – each one is worth checking out. Tune-in now!

Ep 222 - 2021 Podcast Recap: 10 Most Memorable Moments

Joseph McClendon III is a neuropsychologist, best-selling author, performance coach to celebrities, and lead speaker for Tony Robbins programs. As a global leader, his tools and techniques have given millions of people around the world the competitive advantage to lead their best lives. He literally radiates with positive energy and wisdom, and his remarkable influence continues to set the standard when it comes to achieving your wildest dreams. If you want to reframe your perspective to live a magnificent life, this is one episode you don’t want to miss. Tune-in now! Learn more about Joseph McClendon III: https://www.josephmcclendon.com/home Follow him on Instagram: @iamjosephmcclendon

Ep 221 - How to Develop an Abundance Mindset & Mentality with Joseph McClendon III

Ultra endurance athlete James Lawrence aka the "Iron Cowboy," has truly escaped the limits of human performance and endurance, both physically and mentally. He has broken multiple Guinness World Records and achieved what was once believed to be impossible by completing 100 triathlons in 100 days with "Conquer 100" to raise $250,000 for charity. The incredible feat required strength, community, family support, and escaping his limits. Check out the Iron Cowboy's fascinating interview with our host Matthew Januszek. Learn more about James Lawrence: https://www.ironcowboy.com/

Ep 220 -Pushing the Limits of Human Endurance with the Iron Cowboy James Lawrence

Dr. Edythe Heus is a sports medicine and movement expert who developed Revolution in Motion. She is a renowned doctor whose groundbreaking balance, fascia, and proprioceptive training methods have radically optimized the athletic performance of professional and Olympic athletes. At the intersection of physical and cognitive function, she invites you to explore the body’s interconnectedness and to challenge what’s possible. During our interview, we discuss: • How to injury-proof your body • What it means to be in a “flow state" • Ways to supercharge your core strength • The link between healthy feet and a healthy brain Learn more about about Dr. Edythe Heus: https://revinmo.com/dr-edythe-heus/ Tune-in now!

Ep 219 - Proprioceptive Training for Optimal Athletic Performance with Dr. Edythe Heus

Alwyn Cosgrove is a best-selling author, speaker, 2x cancer survivor, and the owner of Results Fitness. He is also a member of the Nike Performance Council. His gym was named one of the top 10 gyms in America by Men's Health magazine.  Joining us this week is also out co-host Pete Holman. He is an entrepreneur, inventor, product developer, and trainer who is a subject matter expert on the evolution of strength training and the farm strong movement. Throughout this interview, we discuss these training philosophies as well as: The reason strength training is both a competitive advantage and life advantage Why good trainers design workouts and great trainers design programs Heart rate variability And the mistakes people make when it comes to bodyweight training Tune-in now!

Ep 218 - Old School Strength Training for New School Gains

Superheroes aren't born, they're made. As you can imagine, making a superhero takes a hell of a lot of consistent, ass-kicking hard work. New York-based trainer Don Saladino is one of the most sought-after celebrity trainers in the industry when it comes to getting Hollywood's finest insanely fit. He's had his hand in more big screen role preps than just about anyone and is responsible for some of the most impressive—and unrecognizable—transformations. It’s not just all about lifting heavy weights and getting jacked. For Saladino, it's about balance and consistency, both physical and mental. Getting actors into butt-kicking superhero shape deserves an Oscar in itself. His star-studded clientele includes Ryan Reynolds, Scarlett Johansson, and Hugh Jackman. In this interview, Saladino sits down with host Matthew Januszek to discuss: • Why his #1 goal when training high-profile clients is physical and mental resiliency • Invaluable lessons he’s learned from enduring business hardships • Why nutrition is the most understood area of fitness You’ll even get a behind-the-scenes tour of his gym! Tune-in now. Follow Don on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donsaladino/ Check out his website: https://donsaladino.com/

Ep 217 - Get Superhero Jacked with Celebrity Fitness Trainer Don Saladino

Mike Rashid is a business mogul, professional boxer, social media influencer, and serial entrepreneur who built a fitness empire from the ground up. According to Mike, there's no limit (besides yourself) to what you can achieve. If you're interested in achieving entrepreneurial success, this episode is for you. It covers everything from working with Mike Tyson, investing, his $1 million offer to fight Jake Paul, productivity hacks, mindset, taking psychedelics to boost focus and creativity, cryptocurrency, the rise of boutique boxing, and much more. You don't want to miss this one. Tune-in now!

Ep 216 - Building a Fitness Empire from the Ground Up with Mike Rashid

Do you know what leads one person to achieve success in life over another? What are the ingredients for unreasonable success and how is it achieved? Our guest this week, Mr. Richard Koch, joins us to explain. Successful people typically don’t plan their success. Instead they develop a unique philosophy or attitude that works for them. They stumble across strategies which are shortcuts to success, and latch onto them. Events hand them opportunities they could not have anticipated. Often their peers with equal or greater talent fail while they succeed. It is too easy to attribute success to inherent, unstoppable genius. Bestselling author and serial entrepreneur Richard Koch charts a map of success, identifying the nine key attitudes and strategies can propel anyone to new heights of accomplishment. Richard is a former management consultant, entrepreneur, and writer of several books on how to apply the Pareto principle (80/20 rule) in all walks of life. Richard has also used his concepts to make a fortune from several private equity investments made personally. Richard’s investments have included Filofax, Plymouth Gin, the Great Little Trading Company and Betfair. Learn more about Richard: https://richardkoch.net/

Ep 215 - How to Achieve Unreasonable Success with Serial Entrepreneur Richard Koch

Legendary bodybuilder Tony Pearson AKA the "Michael Jackson" of bodybuilding is a 9x world champion winning Mr. America, Professional Mr. Universe, and World Mixed Pairs. Throughout his life, he has faced impossible challenges — rising above poverty, abuse, and neglect to achieve incredible success. Tony's story is an inspiration to say the least. At 63-years-old, he won the AAU Master's Mr. Universe. Today, he is a personal trainer in Las Vegas. Check out his website: https://www.tonypearsonpersonaltrainer.com/

Ep 214 - 9x World Bodybuilding Champion Tony Pearson Wins Mr. Universe at 63

To say that the pandemic has impacted traditional gyms and the way people train would be an understatement. In-person training, group fitness, and big-box memberships aren't going to disappear but the adjustments that have been made during the pandemic are here to stay. In our interview with Fitness First's Managing Director, Lee Matthews, he explains how traditional gyms like Fitness First are redefining and reengineering what it means to go to the gym. Throughout our interview, we cover: • Ways the boutique concept has evolved during the pandemic • The big changes happening to traditional gyms • How to successfully lead your team through crisis • Why you need to reconfigure your gym’s layout and equipment to cater to the needs of shifting member expectations Learn more about Fitness First: https://www.fitnessfirst.co.uk/

Ep 213 - Fitness First Director Reveals the Future of the Gym

Do you know how to push yourself beyond your comfort zone and accomplish the things that matter to you? How do you eliminate self doubt and learn to love yourself? In this interview, celebrity fitness trainer, Dolvett Quince, reveals some of the reasons and unconscious patterns that cause us to self-sabotage and explains what we can do to change them. He encourages us to believe in ourselves to achieve freedom from self-doubt. According to Dolvett, "You're not going to be better until you start to challenge yourself to be better." Dolvett is a most recognized for his seven seasons as a fitness trainer on the longtime hit TV show “The Biggest Loser.” He is also a NYT Bestselling Author and keynote speaker.

Ep 212 - Eliminate SELF-DOUBT and LOVE YOURSELF with Dolvett Quince

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 fuelled 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.

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