1525: The Death of the Gym Industry?: A Reality Check With UFC Gym CEO Adam Sedlack
Release Date: 04/05/2021
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1525: The Death of the Gym Industry?: A Reality Check With UFC Gym CEO Adam Sedlack
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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....
info_outlineIn 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)
Featured Guest/People Mentioned
- Adam Sedlack (@ufcgymperez) Instagram
- Gym & Fitness | MMA Training | UFC GYM
- Forrest Griffin (@forrestgriffin) Instagram
- Cub Swanson (@cubswanson) Instagram
- Mike Bisping (@mikebisping) Instagram
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