In this episode, Ed Frisbee sits down with Ian McKay, owner of Strong Hand Fit in Hendersonville, North Carolina, to talk about health, fitness, discipline, and community. Ian shares his inspiring journey from powerlifting and Navy service to building a thriving local fitness business dedicated to helping people live stronger, healthier lives.

They discuss:

• Ian’s 40-pound weight loss journey and how he overcame stress eating
• The story behind his Navy nickname “Big Show”
• Life aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and his connection to the Captain Phillips rescue mission
• Transitioning from strength training to overall wellness and agility
• His plans for Strong Hand Fit’s new 24/7 gym and wellness center, featuring cold plunges, saunas, smoothie bar, and recovery spaces
• Favorite local Hendersonville restaurants for pizza, burgers, and steak
• How he’s helping locals stay strong — body, mind, and spirit

This episode captures the essence of Living Local — real conversations with people who are strengthening Western North Carolina through passion, perseverance, and purpose.

Keywords: Hendersonville NC, Strong Hand Fit, Ian McKay, fitness podcast, Hendersonville gym, North Carolina fitness, local business stories, wellness center, powerlifting, Navy veteran, Ed Frisbee, Living Local podcast, real estate and community, small business Hendersonville, Strong Hand Fitness.