All Things Fitness and Wellness

Chris Craytor, CEO of @ACACFitness and Welld, joins The ATFW Industry Series with a candid look at the current climate and challenges health club operators face.

In this episode Craytor shares the biggest mistake health club operators are making that results in losing business, how to become the most valuable part of the fitness stack, and some of the top trends heading into the new year.

Craytor's journey began as a trader and hedge fund analyst prior to transitioning in to the fitness industry. This gives him a unique viewpoint and perspective as operators head toward an impending recession.

Craytor shares top tips for health club operators and fitness professional to be recession proof and outlines some of the opportunities these economic conditions can provide.

On this episode Andrea Ross joins The ATFW Celebrity Series Podcast. Ross is a multi-skilled athlete and stunt performer. She boasts a stacked skill set of acrobatics, parkour, gymnastics, taekwondo and Filipino Martial Arts. Her stunt performing career took flight after she was not able to realize her Olympic dream. That's right--her destination was original the Olympics due to her epic talents in the international wrestling circuit.

Ross's has an impressive portfolio of work such as, DC Comics Legends of Tomorrow, Wynonna Earp, Man in the High Castle, Supernatural, Supergirl and Jupiter’s Legacy.

Ross opens up on her unique journey into stunt performing, gives insight on her training, a day in the life on set, rehab, and her new balance of Motherhood.

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When we face rejection it can become very easy to give up.
Daniela Dib has simply used every NO as a reason to peddle faster and harder toward her goals.

In this episode Dib shares her storied tale of becoming one of the most renowned spin instructors in Vancouver and CEO of her own studio DibFit Cycle.

Dib started out as a gymnast and ballerina. Her ballet career came to an abrupt halt after being told she could not continue in the competitive program at the National Ballet of Canada. This moment was an intense blow for the dancer, but she pressed onward.

Her journey then took her to the states. As a dancer she has an impressive resume of gigs from music videos to the movies.

However, one audition truly changed her path completely.

The SoulCycle audition she almost straight up turned down started her love affair with the spin bike.

On this episode Dib shares how that first moment in the saddle led her toward this incredible path of opening the very first SoulCycle in Canada only to have it shut down permanently during the pandemic.

Her moments of rejection throughout her dance career meant this obstacle was merely fuel. Dib reached new heights opening her very own spin studio DibFit Cycle in the fall of 2022.

This episode will surely inspire spin instructors, boutique fitness owners, health club operators, and anyone who has ever faced obstacle and rejection in their life.

Nunzi aka "Da Bootee King" is widely known on social media for his 46 inch peach. He is a certified nutritionist, personal trainer, entrepreneur, life coach, and Tik Tok sensation. People may make ASSumptions over the man in front of the peach, but in this candid podcast style interview he opens up about his true passion to help others achieve an appreciation for life.

On this episode of The ATFW Celebrity Series Nunzi talks about his relationship with fitness and his transformative weight loss journey after injury. He shares how his passion for life translated into becoming a personal trainer. He opens up about his unique foray into Tik Tok and the 'how' behind amassing a nearly three quarter of a million followers. He talks about his exile off Instagram (now a triumphant return) where his 200k following disappeared due to his account being disabled. He provides plenty of tips for those looking to gain traction on social media. Plus, he talks about his mission to motivate others to achieve their glute goals. The 46 inch peach may even dance at the end!

If you venture onto social media you may not be a stranger to Nunzi, but this episode provides a true deep dive into this motivating soul. You're sure to gain a massive spark of inspiration inside of you while you listen.

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The relationship between Canadians and physical activity is in crisis. Staggering statistics illustrate the fact that over three quarters of Canadians are not getting enough exercise and the consequences on the health care system can not be denied.

Sara Hodson, President of The Fitness Industry Council of Canada joins The ATFW Industry Series to take a candid look at this growing problem.

Hodson highlights the financial, health, and social costs of inactivity in Canada and on a global scale.

Hodson shares insight on how Canadians can be encouraged to cross the barrier of no fit to low fit. Plus, how health club operators and those in the wellness space can work together to motivate more people to get moving.

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Many industries have had to navigate turbulent times due to unprecedented circumstances since 2020.

On this episode of The ATFW Industry Series Podcast, Chris Smith, CEO of Fitness World shares his career journey and tips on how to be a transformational leader. Smith has over two decades of fitness industry experience. He is on the board of directors for IHRSA (The Global Health and Fitness Association), CEO of Fitness World, Founder of the British Columbia Personal Training Institute, and is a partner in bringing ATFW to life.

Smith opens up on his perspective on having to execute mass lay offs in March 2020, buying a business during the pandemic, and growing health club memberships while the industry recovers as a whole.

His decades of experience offers a unique viewpoint and ample advice for those looking to thrive as health club operators across the spectrum navigate digital advancements and changing consumer habits.

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Mark Mastrov has often been referred to as the "Steve Jobs of the Fitness Industry" and "The Godfather of Fitness." He has influenced the careers of many who have continued to go on and evolve in the space of health and wellness.

Mastrov is a pioneer of the fitness industry. He was the founder of 24 Hour Fitness, which he sold for $1.6 billion in 2008. His portfolio of work has included UFC Gym, Crunch Fitness, Fitness World, ownership in the NBA Sacramento Kings, co-founding NRG eSports and much more.

On this episode of The ATFW Industry Series Mark Mastrov sits down for a candid look at his path to success. He humbly reflects on his unique journey and sheds light on industry trends as health care operators navigate recovery on the other side of a global pandemic. 

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