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Why Behavior, Not Workouts, Is the Real Key to Fitness | Tom Barten

Why Behavior, Not Workouts, Is the Real Key to Fitness | Tom Barten

Update: 2025-05-29
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Tom Barten’s journey started with personal transformation—and led to building one of the most scalable fitness coaching platforms in Europe. In this episode, he shares how understanding human behavior, not just workouts, became the foundation of Personal Body Plan.

We dive into the four pillars of sustainable fitness, the shift from PDF to tech-based coaching, and how Tom built a movement rooted in community, personal growth, and smart scaling. From wearables and AI to the power of Hyrox and the future of fitness, this one’s for anyone building something real in wellness.


Chapters:

00:00 The Journey Begins: Personal Transformation in Fitness

10:12 Understanding Human Behavior: The Key to Success

18:05 Scaling Success: From PDF to App

25:34 Building a Team Around the Team

30:44 Lessons Learned: Focus and Management in Entrepreneurship

32:38 Outcome Builders: A New Venture in Expert Development

35:33 Building a Scalable Business in Health and Fitness

39:01 The Role of Technology in Health and Fitness

45:42 Personal Experiences with Wearables and Technology

46:01 Tom's Fitness Routine and Upcoming Changes

49:39 The Appeal of Hyrox and Community in Fitness

55:39 The Future of Technology in Fitness and Health

01:01:25 Embracing AI for Business and Personal Growth


Tom Barten on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bartentom/?originalSubdomain=nl

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Why Behavior, Not Workouts, Is the Real Key to Fitness | Tom Barten

Why Behavior, Not Workouts, Is the Real Key to Fitness | Tom Barten

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