Just FlexIt

JJ Creegan is a veteran in the fitness and wellness industry. After 18+ years with Youfit Health Clubs, growing the chain from one club to over 100, Creegan joined Orangetheory as the Senior Vice President of Operations. JJ is good friends with FlexIt CEO Austin Cohen and joined the podcast to discuss his experience transitioning from a fitness club to Orangetheory Fitness, a leader in group personal training. 

Three Reps 

🏋️ JJ has over twenty-two years of experience working within the fitness industry!  

🏋️ JJ sold his first gym membership at one of the original Planet Fitness locations in South Florida when he was fourteen years old. 

🏋️His inspiration stems from being diagnosed with scoliosis when he was eleven years of age. 

Host: Austin Cohen (FlexIt Founder & CEO) 

Guest: JJ Creegan

Producer: Eddie Sanchez 

Rashad Jennings is an eight-year NFL veteran who defied the odds to not only make the NFL but start in the league. His accomplishments extend far beyond the gridiron. Rashad is an avid hobbyist who religiously adopts a new foreign hobby to learn. These hobbies include dancing, poetry, and archery among others. 

Following Rashad’s post-playing career, his professional endeavors extend into media and entertainment, health and wellness, and business. In the latest episode of Just FlexIt™, listeners learn about Rashad’s portfolio of professional engagements and the powerful mindset that enabled him to have a successful career both on and off the field. 

1st & 10: 

🏈 Rashad Jennings played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Oakland Raiders, and the New York Giants. He totaled 5,241 all-purpose yards and 25 total touchdowns in his career. 

🏈  Rashad defied the odds making the NFL. At one point he was a fifth-string running back and had a 0.6 GPA respectively. 

🏈 Rashad Jennings is a New York Times Bestselling Author from his book, The IF in Life. 

Host: Austin Cohen (FlexIt Founder & CEO) and Justin Turetsky (Founding Team & COO) 

Guest: Rashad Jennings

Producer: Eddie Sanchez 

Dale Moss, former NFL athlete, model, star of season 16 of The Bachelorette, and FlexIt’s Head of Community joined Just FlexIt™ for a second time! He was due to join the podcast again considering that this partnership is the first of its kind. Dale Moss takes an active role in community outreach initiatives and connects more people to their ideal health and wellness solutions. 

In this episode of Just FlexIt™, Dale shares his connection to fitness & wellness, the reasons why he is so active in his community, and what leadership means to him. 

1st & 10: 

🏈  Dale Moss was a member of the Green Bay Packers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Chicago Bears, and Carolina Panthers in the NFL. 

🏈  Despite making the NFL, Dale Moss was predominantly a basketball star growing up, and even throughout his college career! 

🏈  Dale Moss also played for the LA Kiss in the Arena Football League.

Host: Austin Cohen (FlexIt Founder & CEO) and Justin Turetsky (Founding Team & COO) 

Guest: Dale Moss

Producer: Eddie Sanchez 

Chris Gronkowski is a family man, a former professional football player, and a champion in business. If the name doesn’t stick out to you, it should, Chris Gronkowski is the middle child of five Gronkowski brothers. This athletic family boasts four ex-NFL players and one minor league baseball player. Chris played Fullback for the Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts, and Denver Broncos. 

After three seasons in the NFL, Chris founded Ice Shaker, the stainless-steel protein shaker bottle. Chris was accompanied by his brothers on Shark Tank, where he closed a deal with Mark Cuban and Alex Rodriguez. 

1st & 10: 

🏈 Chris Gronkowski’s primary role was as a lead blocker, but he caught a touchdown from former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo in 2010! 

🏈 In 2018, Gronkowski made a deal with Mark Cuban and guest shark Alex Rodriguez for $150,000 in exchange for 15% equity of Ice Shaker. 

🏈 Chris Gronkowski is also the Co-Founder of Everything Decorated, the personalized gift company featured on Etsy. 

Host: Austin Cohen (FlexIt Founder & CEO) and Justin Turetsky (Founding Team & COO) 

Guest: Chris Gronkowski 

Producer: Eddie Sanchez 

Judy Turchin is a dynamic, people-centric executive with expertise in omnichannel customer experience and engagement, global operations, sales, and marketing. Judy has a 25+ year track record in direct-to-consumer health/wellness/fitness, financial services, real estate, and law. She has a particular aptitude for strategy development, marketing, and innovation.

Over the past 10+ years, Judy has been a Chief Operating Officer, a member of the Office of the CEO, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer for various global businesses, including her role as COO of Equinox. 

Next Rep: 

🏋️‍♀️ Judy Turchin serves on the Board of New York Road Runners, where she is a member of the Finance and Investment Committee.

🏋️‍♀️ During her tenure with Equinox, Judy was instrumental in steering the company and its 14,000 employees through a global pandemic (shutting and safely reopening all 105 locations).

🏋️‍♀️ From 1997 to 2007, Ms. Turchin was an attorney at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, practicing in the area of commercial real estate law.

Host: Austin Cohen (FlexIt Founder & CEO) and Justin Turetsky (Founding Team & COO) 

Guest: Judy Turchin

Producer: Eddie Sanchez 

Armando Polanco is an ex-professional lacrosse player, who played in both the MLL and NLL. He was on three MLL Championship teams with the Philadelphia Barrage. While competing professionally on the field, Polanco was a consummate professional in the workplace with MTV Networks/Viacom, where he excelled with the organization for over twenty years. 
Armando currently serves as the Vice President, Content Distribution & Affiliate Partnerships for MSG Networks. 

In the latest episode of Just FlexIt™, Armando discusses his lacrosse career, transferrable sports values, his family dynamic, and how the media landscape has evolved over the years. 

The Cradle: 

🥍 Armando Polanco comes from a family of athletes. Armando’s guidance was instrumental, for his brother Nicky Polanco’s career. Nicky was a 2022 inductee into the MLL Hall of Fame.

🥍 While with Viacom, Armando was a key factor in the launch of The Ultimate Fighter 4: The Comeback. 

🥍 Armando is still very active! He often trains with former UFC Champion Matt Serra and has earned a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. 

Host: Austin Cohen (FlexIt Founder & CEO) 

Guest: Armando Polanco 

Producer: Eddie Sanchez 

Shawn Thornton is a former professional hockey player with over twenty years of experience between the AHL and NHL. In the NHL, Shawn played for the following franchises: Florida Panthers (2014-15 to 2016-17), Boston Bruins (2007-08 to 2013-14), Anaheim Ducks (2006-07), and Chicago Blackhawks (2002-03 to 2005-06). 

Following his lengthy career, joined the Florida Panthers executive staff as the Chief Commercial Officer, overseeing the team’s community relations, corporate communications, game presentation, and corporate partnership departments.

Shawn joined Just FlexIt™ to discuss the newest partnership between the Florida Panthers and FlexIt, his early career struggles, family and career values, and much more. Shawn also expressed his interest in serving the community and shared how both the and the Florida Panthers make concerted efforts to do so. 

Telly Award for Panther Uncaged 

On the Ice: 

🏒 Shawn Thornton is a two-time Stanley Cup champion (2007, 2011) with the Anaheim Ducks and Boston Bruins respectively. 

🏒 Thornton is the only player in professional hockey history to begin his career after expansion and play in over 700 NHL games and 600 American Hockey League games.

🏒 He founded the Shawn Thornton Foundation (@ThorntonFDN) in 2013 and serves as the Foundation's President and Director. 

Host: Austin Cohen (FlexIt Founder & CEO) and Justin Turetsky (Founding Team & COO) 

Guest: Shawn Thornton

Producer: Eddie Sanchez 

Katie Austin is a rising influencer, model, and businesswoman in the fitness and nutrition space. A former Division I lacrosse player for USC, Katie has since been featured as a personality on the TODAY Show, Rachel Ray, On-Air with Ryan Seacrest, and was recently featured as a 2022 rookie on Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. 

In addition to her fitness and wellness brand, Katie was a Fox Sports West host for two years, at the Super Bowl and NBA Awards show. Katie now leads her talk show Katie AF on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts and owns her own Snapchat Original Healthy Hacks with Katie Austin. 

In this episode of Just FlexIt™, Katie dives into the meteoric rise of her career in the fitness and entertainment worlds and offers her perspective on what is important for her fitness journey, as well as what excites her as a coach. 

New Notification: 

📱 Katie Austin carries a massive following that includes over 1.5 million social media followers! 

📱 Katie has nearly 10 million daily impressions on her Snapchat stories! 

📱 She was honored on Create + Cultivates Top 100 Women in Digital and was named in Seventeen Magazine’s Top 10 Instagrams to follow.  

Host: Austin Cohen (FlexIt Founder & CEO) and Justin Turetsky (Founding Team & COO) 

Guest: Katie Austin

Producer: Eddie Sanchez 

Charles Way is a former NFL Fullback for the New York Giants, who totaled over 2,254 all-purpose yards and scored fourteen touchdowns in his professional career. 

After a five-year career, Way joined the New York Giants’ front office as the Director of Player Development, where he held that role for fourteen and a half years. Charles Way went on to work for the NFL league office for two years as the VP of Player Engagement. He now works in the real estate and financial services industries, with a focus on supporting underserved and underrepresented communities.  

1st & 10: 

🏈 Charles Way’s role shifted during his third professional season in 1997. As a result, he totaled 1,002 all-purpose yards and five touchdowns. 

🏈 Charles Way’s New York Giants made the playoffs in 1997, where Way earned two first downs and scored one touchdown. 

🏈 With the support of Charles Way’s leadership in player development, the New York Giants won two Super Bowls, in 2007 and 2011 respectively. 

Host: Austin Cohen (FlexIt Founder & CEO) and Justin Turetsky (Founding Team & COO) 

Guest: Charles Way

Producer: Eddie Sanchez 

FlexIt hosted a pre-Super Bowl event in Los Angeles, leading up to Super Bowl XLI, and Dale Moss represented FlexIt to the fullest capacity in a personal interview he conducted with the great Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens.

Dale Moss is a former NFL athlete, Ambassador for the Special Olympics, and season 16 winner of The Bachelorette. He spoke with the T.O. to learn about his career, his life in regards to physical fitness, and more! Both of these men are elite athletes, and proud supporters and members of the FlexIt community. 

1st & 10: 

🏈   Terrell Owens earned First-Team All-Pro honors in the NFL five times in his famed career! 

🏈   Although Terrell Owens is third all-time in receiving touchdowns, the wide receiver also added three additional rushing touchdowns to his career total, as well as one first down through the air! 

🏈  Dale Moss’ inspiration for proudly serving as a Global Ambassador for the Special Olympics stems from his older sister who has an intellectual and physical disability. 

Host: Austin Cohen (FlexIt Founder & CEO) and Justin Turetsky (Founding Team & COO) 

Guest: Terrell Owens & Dale Moss 

Producer: Eddie Sanchez