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On this week’s episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, our guest is Flex Lewis, nicknamed the ‘Welsh Dragon’ and an undeniable force to be reckoned with in the world of professional bodybuilding. From humble beginnings, he conquered the competitive landscape by creating a record-setting 7-time Olympia 212 Showdown Champion. His sculpted physique and undeniable charisma propelled him to the top, solidifying his status as one of the most accomplished athletes in the history of the sport.
Since retiring from professional bodybuilding, Flex has been busy taking his learnings from the sport into business with the opening of The Dragons Lair Gym, first in Boca Raton, Florida and more recently as a Las Vegas location. 
Today, Flex Lewis shares all about:
·        Challenges of opening ‘The Dragons Lair’ Gym amidst the global pandemic
·        The importance of ensuring the right culture in a training environment
·        The discipline to approach each Mr. Olympia as if it’s his first
·        Working his way up to the top from humble beginnings
·        What was behind his decision to retire from professional bodybuilding
·        Why it’s key to never give up, stay committed to your path and have a moral compass
To learn more about Flex Lewis, click here: https://www.instagram.com/flex_lewis/?hl=en
 

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On this week’s episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, our guest is known as the “real life hulk” due to his ability to go from a 6’6 310lb athlete to a 360lb mass monster.  At a young age, Martyn Ford started out as an emerging cricketer, but his professional athlete dream was cut short when he faced a devastating injury. Little did he know that this would be his steppingstone to a successful career in the fitness industry.
His work ethic and mindset in training carried over to other pursuits that led him to be an internet sensation, a fitness influencer with over 4 million followers worldwide, an online fitness coach, and a successful actor. He has starred in Hollywood Blockbuster films such as: Fast & Furious 9, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, and The Machine. He also signed a professional MMA contract with KSW.
 
Today, Martyn Ford shares all about:
·         How he transforms his body for each role in the film industry using what he learned as a PT ·         His methodology for bulking his body with a “eat 8x a day” program ·         How he’s adapted his training routine to train the strongest and weakest parts of his body To learn more about Martyn Ford, click here! https://www.instagram.com/martynfordofficial/?hl=en

On this week’s episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, Jerry Brainum is returning for his second interview by popular demand. He has a distinguished background as a competitive bodybuilder who trained alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger during the 70s.
Beyond his achievements in bodybuilding, he boasts over 30 years of experience in researching and writing about all aspects of fitness. His remarkable career includes serving as the editor of Muscle and Fitness magazine for a decade, as well as being an editor-at-large for Flex magazine and a regular contributor to Ironman magazine for 28 years.
In our last interview, he debunked the truth of steroids, bodybuilding, and the deathly effects of “safe supplements.”
Today, he passionately shares:
•                     The drawbacks of Ozempic and other fat loss burners as a weight loss solution
•                     The only drug that is known to extend lifespan even in middle-age people
•                     And the science behind creatine, where it comes from, and whether it is necessary to phase on and off the supplement
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On this week’s episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, our guest has more than 20 years of experience directing the fitness provision for some of the best known, high end multi-site operators including Holmes Place, Virgin Active, David Lloyd Leisure, and Aspria.
Rob Beale is currently the Fitness Director of Third Space, which is a collection of high-end, luxury health clubs in London. They strive to provide outstanding fitness spaces that members feel are their own with state-of-the-art amenities and experiences.
Today, he shares his expertise about:
•                     How to attract the best personal trainers in the world, and the experience/mindset they need to have to succeed and be qualified to work at the Third Space
•                     How premium operators are adapting their gym floor design to serve their clients’ needs
•                     And what new trends in health, wellness, and recovery will likely be popular in the next couple of years
 
To learn more about Third Space, click here! https://www.thirdspace.london/

On this week’s special midweek episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, we were at the European Health & Fitness Forum where we caught up with people from the industry to get their thoughts on:
The state of the fitness industry today What they think are the biggest challenges facing the industry And what their predictions for the future To name a few, we sat down with:
IHRSA’s CEO & President, Liz Clark CEO of Anytime Fitness, Chuck Runyon And CEO of SweatWorks, Mohammed Iqbal Enjoy this week’s special midweek episode!
 
To learn more about EuropeActive, click here! https://www.europeactive.eu/
To learn more about IHRSA, click here! https://www.ihrsa.org/
To learn more about Anytime Fitness, click here! https://www.anytimefitness.com/
To learn more about SweatWorks, click here! https://www.sweatworks.com/
To learn more about Singapore Fitness Alliance, click here! https://sgfitnessalliance.com/
To learn more about Basic-Fit, click here! https://www.basic-fit.com/
To learn more about 4GLOBAL, click here! https://4global.com/
To learn more about Good Soul Hunting, click here! https://www.goodsoulhunting.com/
To learn more about Body Fit Training, click here! https://www.bodyfittraining.com/

On this week’s episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, we sit down with a prolific bodybuilder, actor, and Internet star. Whether it’s building his body or building a business, Kali Muscle is known for outworking everyone. Turning his life around after a prison sentence, he kicked his PT career off at 24 Hour Fitness before succeeding as a larger-than-life YouTube star.
With his success in bodybuilding, having over 3 million subscribers on his YouTube channel, and starring in several films and commercials, it comes as no surprise that his business ventures took him into the supplement and food industry.
In this week’s episode we talk about his recent heart attack and how it changed his outlook on life. We also cover:
•                     How his diet and supplementation has been altered drastically
•                     His open and honest discussion of his steroid usage and thoughts on performance enhancement drugs
•                     And how he’s adapted his training and eating habits to his new lifestyle
To learn more about Kali Muscle, click here! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg_tz2iw7_-gf2xIL-DdM2g