Creating the 4%: Real Life Stories From The Fitness Industry

<p>Stories of motivation, discipline, failure & success from your favorite fitness instructors. A podcast about how to create an impactful & meaningful class, which amounts to 4% of a person's day. Made with sweat for Fit Pros by Fit Pros. Support the podcast by following on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/costello_maria_/https://www.instagram.com/creatingthe4pod/</p>

Sebastien Lagree: It's Not Pilates. It's Lagree.

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11-04
47:32

Nick Melnyk: The Road To Studio Ownership, Instagram vs Real Life, & The Power of Walking Away From What’s Not Meant For You

FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON INSTAGRAM & SLIDE INTO OUR DMs: https://www.instagram.com/creatingthe4pod/ https://www.instagram.com/costello_maria_/ Don't forget to rate & review the podcast on spotify and apple podcasts! It helps us so much when you do! He grew up in the Queen City and is a self proclaimed theater nerd but not the kind you might think. Nick Melnyk took a chance in college and attended his first cycling class at the school’s rec center. Monica the instructor, and b...

06-12
01:29:23

Shay Kostabi: Core Values, Fine Tuning The Dials Of Your Frequency & Fitness Career Mastery

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06-07
01:47:07

Joey Foley: Building Pedal House, PowerPass & Not Being Afraid To Be Cancelled

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05-03
01:16:21

Bryan Myers: The Magic Of Every FitPro, Rocket Science & Being The President & CEO For [solidcore]

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04-12
01:12:21

Dr. Emily Jane Gibson: Being A Woman In Sports Medicine, Becoming A FitPro & The Fusion Of Health, Wellness & Fitness

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04-07
01:11:24

Nick LoCicero: A Decade Of All Outs At Orange Theory & Leveling Up Your Coaching & Business Skills

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03-04
01:00:55

Patrick Young: Life After Your Studio Closes & The Importance Of Connection Through Shared Experience

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02-27
01:08:44

Max Rigano: His Transgender Journey, Fitness, & The Layers & Complexity Of How We Express Ourselves

FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON INSTAGRAM & SLIDE INTO OUR DMs: https://www.instagram.com/creatingthe4pod/ Don't forget to rate & review the podcast on spotify and apple podcasts! It helps us so much when you do! March 31 is the International Transgender Day of Visibility. This day is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of transgender and gender nonconforming people while raising awareness of the work that still needs to be done to achieve trans justice. His pronouns are he/him...

03-31
01:00:21

Lauren Perry: Reading Energy As An Instructor, Mastering One Thing & Creating One Of ClassPass Top Studios Of 2023

FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/creatingthe4pod/ Don't forget to rate & review the podcast on spotify and apple podcasts! It helps us so much when you do! Born & Raised in Alaska she always knew owning her own business was her destiny. After college in Seattle, Lauren Perry decided to stay but the event planning future she had originally envisioned just wasn’t working. Her love for fitness and cycling quickly evolved into the opening of her very own s...

03-24
01:11:36

Madison Ciccone: The Knock, Her Journey To Serve & Inspire Others & Being Wicked Fearless

FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/creatingthe4pod/ Don't forget to rate & review the podcast on spotify and apple podcasts! It helps us so much when you do! She went from the friday night velvet ropes scene in Los Angeles to SoulCycle Master Instructor. Madison Ciccone grew up in Rhode Island with big dreams of working in the Music Industry. After completing her education in Nashville, she packed her bags and off to Hollywood she went! During her time ...

02-28
01:16:43

Christa Dellebovi: Bringing The Climbing Modality To Casual Exercisers & The Intersection Of A Challenging Workout & Accessibility

FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/creatingthe4pod/ Don't forget to rate & review the podcast on spotify and apple podcasts! It helps us so much when you do! She is a Colorado Native who started her career in business with an MBA in Sports and Entertainment Management. Christa Dellebovi worked for the Colorado Rapids Major League Soccer Club for six years. Spending her days in suits and her early mornings and evenings in leggings teaching fitness, led her to ...

12-22
01:09:58

Maria Disla: Being A Culture Curator, Understanding Diversity Beyond Race, & Self-Awareness As An Instructor

FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/creatingthe4pod/ Don't forget to rate & review the podcast on spotify and apple podcasts! It helps us so much when you do! DR Born and Brooklyn raised, she has felt the rhythm her entire life. Maria Disla, a former Tech Start Up Senior Partner, found herself burned out and relocated to LA after a health scare forced her to revisit her lifestyle. Missing the convenience and accessibility of New York’s boutique fitness scene, ...

12-07
01:31:09

Alex Sweeney: Career Longevity, IRONMAN Athlete, Mom & The Hustle & Bustle Of Being On Your Feet All Day

FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/creatingthe4pod/ Don't forget to rate & review the podcast on spotify and apple podcasts! It helps us so much when you do! She is a master instructor who has over 11 years of Health & Fitness experience. Alex Sweeney, a NASM Certified Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach, Road Runners Club Run Coach & Registered Yoga Teacher, is the epitome of Fit Pro career longevity. She was a Master Instructor and Talent Develop...

11-01
01:36:19

Joanna Lohman: Authenticity, Discomfort, Being Jo To The Power Of 10 & Blazing The Path Of Social Change As The Rainbow Warrior

FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/creatingthe4pod/ Don't forget to rate & review the podcast on spotify and apple podcasts! It helps us so much when you do! She is a 16 year former soccer Pro Athlete AND a US Soccer Women’s National Team Member. Joanna Lohman is a Mindset Coach, co-author of the book Raising Tomorrow’s Champions, a CELESBIAN who has built a platform for social impact advocating for gender equality, human rights, equal pay and so much more. S...

10-11
01:12:26

Kelly Clifton Turner: Be A Learner Not A Knower, Breaking Down The 4th Wall & Saying Yes

FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/creatingthe4pod/ Don't forget to rate & review the podcast on spotify and apple podcasts! It helps us so much when you do! She joined YogaSix from the beginning at their first location in Southern California. Kelly Clifton Turner’s journey as a yoga instructor for this powerhouse Xponential brand began in 2012. She is the Vice President of Training & Experience and has been featured on US News & World Report, ...

10-04
01:20:14

Lanae Rhodes: SLT, The Importance Of A Rigorous Training Program & The Journey From Peer To Leader

FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/creatingthe4pod/ Don't forget to rate & review the podcast on spotify and apple podcasts! It helps us so much when you do! A California native, she has been a lover of movement her entire life and feels most at home in her body when dancing. After college Lanae Rhodes moved to NYC and her dancing career began. Like many others she found an easy transition from Dance into Fitness through a Craig’s List Ad. LOL remember...

09-27
01:13:20

Cristina Chan: Understanding The Mind Body Connection, F45 & Recovery

FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/creatingthe4pod/ Don't forget to rate & review the podcast on spotify and apple podcasts! It helps us so much when you do! She is the face of F45 Recovery and a coach at the Venice & Santa Monica CA F45 studios. As a former athlete who has had her fair share of muscle imbalances & injuries, Mobility & Flexibility are very important to Cristina Chan. She is an avid surfer, a NASM Certified Personal Traine...

08-07
01:22:07

Kyle Bergman: Swoveralls, Imposter Syndrome, Shark Tank & The Great Fantastic

FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/creatingthe4pod/ Don't forget to rate & review the podcast on spotify and apple podcasts! It helps us so much when you do! All links mentioned in episode are below: USE CODE: 4PERCENT for 15% off a pair of Swoveralls https://swoveralls.com/ Follow Swoveralls and Kyle on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swoveralls_/ https://www.instagram.com/coachbergy/ Watch Swoveralls on Shark Tank episode: https://www.youtube.com/...

07-12
01:08:50

Shannon Fable: Finding Your Own Path, Mentorship & Working From The Gain Not The Gap

FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/creatingthe4pod/ Don't forget to rate & review the podcast on spotify & apple podcast. She is a sought after speaker, author, and thought leader in the area of business development and strategic innovation. Shannon Fable has spent more than two decades helping brands such as Anytime Fitness, Schwinn®, Power Systems, ACE, Silver Sneakers, FIT4MOM, Intelivideo and BOSU®. Fable served as Chair of the A...

06-20
01:11:31

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