Join hosts Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal for a special series of sit-down interviews recorded live at W3Fit North America.

From recovery trends to leadership lessons, these conversations uncover what's really shaping the fitness industry today.

Key highlights include:

• Jarrod Saracco on the real ROI of recovery and why most clubs still can't monetize it.
• Hillis Lake on 40 years of strength training evolution—from Nautilus to CrossFit.
• Patrick Regan on leading with authenticity and casting the right culture.
• Eric Weber on Woodway's legacy and the future of treadmill innovation.
• Kent Lehnhoff on bridging fitness and nutrition with evidence-based supplements.
• Hector Troncoso on bringing high-quality fitness to the Mexican middle class.
• How HYROX and CrossFit changed how we view athleticism.
• The future of education and recovery certifications.
• The problem of misinformation in the influencer era.

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0:00 – Recovery Reality with Jarrod Saracco

17:20 – The Evolution of Strength Training with Hillis Lake

30:23 – Leadership & Legacy at Life Time with Patrick Regan

39:11 – The Performance Standard with Eric Weber of Woodway

51:03 – Evidence-Based Fitness with Kent Lehnhoff of DotFit

1:02:57 – Moving Mexico Forward with Hector Troncoso