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1525: The Death of the Gym Industry?: A Reality Check With UFC Gym CEO Adam Sedlack

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Release Date: 04/05/2021

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In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with UFC Gym CEO Adam Sedlack about the state of the gym industry and unintended consequences of gym closures.

  • There is a light at the end of the tunnel. (2:06)
  • The evil “O” word and elephant in the room. (3:40)
  • The two contributing factors to the obesity epidemic. (6:28)
  • Just become aware! (8:50)
  • Scientifically why heavily processed foods hijack our system. (9:50)
  • How trainers have the greatest ability to solve the obesity problem. (12:52)
  • What do trainers mean to the UFC Gym model? (15:30)
  • How mixed martial arts socialize into fitness. (17:55)
  • Why UFC Gyms want to create a legacy not just for today, but for a lifetime. (21:14)
  • How did they survive the lockdowns? (23:33)
  • When politics get in the way of science. (28:01)
  • How has the market response been since gyms have reopened? (33:36)
  • The new changes they have made amid the pandemic. (34:58)
  • Working out from home versus working out in a gym setting. (37:40)
  • There is something to accountability. (42:22)
  • The two most important letters when you start looking at leaders. (43:10)
  • How the hell are we going to have fun tomorrow. (44:51)
  • Does he have any predictions for the future of the low-cost gyms? (47:12)

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