Gym Mastery

Ty Jones

For Success-Oriented Gym Owners Looking For An Edge The Gym Mastery podcast features gym owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals who share their experience and knowledge running successful businesses and practices related to the functional fitness based micro-gym space. The Level Method itself is a system that provides experienced gym owners with a visual, step-by-step fitness progression system that’s fun, engaging, and easy-to-use.

  1. The Future of Fitness is Flexible w/ Nathan Holiday- Ep #64

    08/26/2025

    The Future of Fitness is Flexible w/ Nathan Holiday- Ep #64

    In this episode of Gym Mastery, Nathan steps in for Ty to share the latest evolution of Level Method Digital Displays — and why this direction is such a game changer for gyms and coaches. You’ll learn how gyms can now build custom maps, how coaches can create personalized maps for individual clients, and what the release of new beta categories (API 3, Rings, Vertical Push, Horizontal Push, and Power Cleans) means for training and progression. Nathan also lays out the long-term vision — deeper personalization through bloodwork integration, beta categories, embedded education, and continuously refined assessments — all designed to give coaches and gym owners tools that simply don’t exist anywhere else. It’s the evolution from a static wall chart to a living system that adapts to your gym, your clients, and the future of fitness.

    34 min

  2. 01/22/2025

    AJ Davila, Progress Isn’t Always Linear - Ep #63

    Today, we're excited to welcome back AJ Davila, who you might remember from episode #47, Maximizing Level Method in Your Gym. AJ exemplifies leadership and dedication in the fitness world. He’s a husband, father, and the owner of CrossFit Hogback. With 15 years of experience in the CrossFit industry—7 as a gym owner and 12 as a coach—AJ brings an incredible depth of knowledge and expertise.Since our last conversation, AJ has continued to make an impact not only at his gym but also on a global scale, contracting with CrossFit events worldwide in leadership roles to facilitate logistics and event flow. For over four years, CrossFit Hogback has thrived as a Level Method gym, utilizing its structured progression system to create excitement and results for members.In this episode, AJ shares insights about balancing progression, embracing the ups and downs, and the power of cycles in training. We’ll also discuss the rewarding moments of coaching, the importance of continuous learning, and how adaptability plays a key role in thriving within small groups and communities. Let’s dive in!Get in touch with AJ: Email: crosssfithogback@gmail.comInstagram: @aj_hogback @crossfithogbackFacebook: CrossFit HogbackAJ lives by the motto 'Communication is key,' a principle that has undoubtedly guided his success as both a coach and a business owner.Level Method provides experienced gym owners with a visual, step-by-step fitness progression system that’s fun, engaging, and easy-to-use. Go to https://levelmethod.com to find out more.

    1h 23m
  3. Anderson Brothers, Pro Fighters & Gym Owners - Ep #62

    07/12/2024

    Anderson Brothers, Pro Fighters & Gym Owners - Ep #62

    As promised in the episode, here's the info for Elias' upcoming Submission Jiu Jitsu Match: https://submissionprotour.com/upcoming-events/ In this episode of the Gym Mastery podcast, I interview the Anderson brothers, Elias and Laird, who recently opened a Jiu-Jitsu academy. They discuss their background, their professional fighting careers, their philosophy regarding business, and more. The Anderson brothers share their journey into martial arts, including their father's influence and their training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. They also talk about the challenges of opening a gym and the importance of providing a high-quality training experience. Additionally, they discuss their band, Negative Association, and their passion for music. We talk about Elias and Laird's pro careers in Bellator and Jiu-Jitsu. They talk about the importance of building confidence and taking the time to develop as martial artists. They also share their experiences in starting their own gym and the lessons they have learned along the way. They emphasize the value of hard work, creating genuine relationships with their students, and being willing to take on challenges.

    47 min
  4. Bobby Baum, Renaissance Man - Ep #61

    06/28/2024

    Bobby Baum, Renaissance Man - Ep #61

    Bobby Baum, a massage therapist and serial entrepreneur, joins the Gym Mastery Podcast to share his insights on improving gyms. Bobby emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive and social environment in gyms, where members can slow down and focus on their individual goals. He believes that gym owners should prioritize the well-being of their members, especially those in their 40s who are looking to lose weight and improve their overall health. Bobby also discusses his various businesses, including his massage therapy practice, fitness equipment company, beef business, and gold business. In this conversation we discuss the importance of scaling and modifying movements in CrossFit to prevent injury and ensure individual progress. We also highlight the benefits of functional training for everyday activities and community engagement. Bobby shares his methodology as a therapist, focusing on identifying dysfunction. He emphasizes the need for networking, automation, and tackling challenging tasks in business. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the significance of ambulatory function and prioritizing health. Baum Therapy -https://www.massagebaum.com/https://www.massagebaum.com/ Musclestache (IASTM tool) - https://www.instagram.com/the.musclestache/https://www.instagram.com/the.musclestache/

    42 min
  5. Balancing Altruism and Profit w/Michael Plank - Ep #60

    04/17/2024

    Balancing Altruism and Profit w/Michael Plank - Ep #60

    Today, we're joined by Michael Plank, owner of Underwood Park CrossFit. We discuss metrics for measuring success, the importance of having a mentor, pricing strategies, curating gym culture, the role of technology in gym operations, and thoughts on the CrossFit fee increase. In this conversation, Michael shares his experiences and insights as a gym owner. He discusses the mistakes and decisions that have contributed to his financial success and stability. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship and the impact it has had on his business. Michael also highlights the value of time and the benefits of using Level Method for programming. He shares his thoughts on multi-location expansion and the importance of knowing oneself and one's values as a gym owner. Finally, he offers his top pieces of advice for other gym owners.

    50 min
  6. Key strategies to building a successful gym w/Kevin Ogar - Ep #59

    02/08/2024

    Key strategies to building a successful gym w/Kevin Ogar - Ep #59

    Today, we've got Kevin Ogar. Kevin's a gym owner, a red-shirt CrossFit Seminar trainer, an incredible athlete, and a CrossFit Regional Affiliate representative. Kevin has talked to thousands of gym owners, and has seen common threads common to all the most successful gyms. He's also learned through the experiences of running his own gym. He shares his incredible insight with us. This episode includes immediately actionable advice along with some long term strategies for success. So make sure to listen to the entire episode to squeeze all the goodness out of this one! Level Method provides experienced gym owners with a visual, step-by-step fitness progression system that’s fun, engaging, and easy-to-use go to https://levelmethod.com to find out more.

    44 min
  7. Making your product so good that your members CAN'T live without you! w/Jason Fernandez - Ep #58

    07/13/2023

    Making your product so good that your members CAN'T live without you! w/Jason Fernandez - Ep #58

    Today, we're thrilled to feature Jason 'Fern' Fernandez, a veteran gym owner, esteemed CrossFit seminar staff member, and co-owner of "Best Hour Of Their Day." Fern brings a fresh approach to gym growth, shifting the traditional focus from lead generation to member retention. He firmly believes that the quickest path to substantial gym growth lies not in acquiring new members, but in prioritizing and retaining those already on your roster. This episode delves into his unique "value first" methodology, which places member satisfaction and loyalty at the heart of a gym's operations. We also explore the reasons behind some gyms' failure to become indispensable in their members' lives. With Fern's expertise, we shed light on these common pitfalls and offer actionable strategies that gym owners can implement to change their members' perception and enhance retention rates. And that's not all. The episode concludes with a simple yet impactful homework assignment designed to challenge your current business strategies and catalyze improvement. Listen through to the end for these transformative insights and actionable takeaways. Don't miss the opportunity to revolutionize your approach to gym ownership! Get in touch with Fern:  https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/contact Instagram: @besthouroftheirday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/besthouroftheirday/ Level Method provides experienced gym owners with a visual, step-by-step fitness progression system that’s fun, engaging, and easy-to-use go to https://levelmethod.com to find out more.

    35 min
  8. The WHY & HOW of implementing a nutrition product at your gym w/ Nicole Aucoin- Ep #57

    06/30/2023

    The WHY & HOW of implementing a nutrition product at your gym w/ Nicole Aucoin- Ep #57

    Today, we've got a health and fitness rockstar, Nicole Aucoin! Nicole owns a CrossFit affiliate in Florida, HSN CrossFit. She's also a registered dietician and has been perfecting her product, Healthy Steps Nutrition, for over a decade. And that product is available to you today! We talk in-depth on the WHY and HOW of providing your members with a very valuable nutrition product. Get in touch with Nicole: Email: nicole@healthystepsnutrition.com Instagram: @healthystepsnutrition Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growyournutritionbusiness Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mjip7C87kbmOe6JISCHCe?si=6f6eb4b5b81f4678 Level Method provides experienced gym owners with a visual, step-by-step fitness progression system that’s fun, engaging, and easy-to-use go to https://levelmethod.com to find out more.

    26 min
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For Success-Oriented Gym Owners Looking For An Edge The Gym Mastery podcast features gym owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals who share their experience and knowledge running successful businesses and practices related to the functional fitness based micro-gym space. The Level Method itself is a system that provides experienced gym owners with a visual, step-by-step fitness progression system that’s fun, engaging, and easy-to-use.

Information

  • Creator
    Ty Jones
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    64
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ty Jones
  • Show Website
    Gym Mastery