Welcome to the Fitness Business Podcast

Welcome to the Fitness Business Podcast

Author: Justin Tamsett | Fitness Business Leader September 6, 2024 Duration: 1:12

Are you a gym owner or manager looking to improve conversions from prospects to members, member satisfaction, employee retention, innovation and profitability? Many fitness podcasts focus solely on lead generation, but we believe the real key to long-term success lies in effective leadership and reducing churn of both staff and members. Host Justin "JT" Tamsett, a leader in the global fitness and wellness culture, brings you actionable advice from multiple industry experts in each episode.

With over 1 million downloads, this podcast offers brilliant strategies to overcome challenges in the fitness industry today. Whether you run a big-box gym or boutique studio, this podcast is your lifeline to hands-on experience. Educate yourself today on how to hit record sales numbers, boost member retention, build a high-performing team, and skyrocket your revenue through strong leadership. Listen and subscribe now!

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Q: Is this podcast right for me?
A: The podcast is for independent, chain and franchise owners, managers and department managers ready to be the best: Planet Fitness, LA Fitness, Equinox, Anytime Fitness, PureGym, David Lloyd Leisure, Virgin Active, Snap Fitness, Crunch Fitness, F45, Pure Barre, Barry's Bootcamp, SoulCycle, Psycle, The Movement Nation, and much more.

Q: How often are new episodes released?
A: New episodes drop twice a month, delivering valuable education to help you grow your fitness business.

Q: What can I expect to learn from the show this season?
A: Expect to learn about building strong communities, boosting member retention, creating a better employee experience, and navigating the future of fitness.

Q: Who are your sponsors?
A: This show is supported by REX Roundtables and Active Management.

About Your Host: Justin "JT" Tamsett is a seasoned fitness industry veteran and passionate advocate for promoting physical activity. His mission is to reduce the health care costs across the globe by having more people move and move more often.  JT's hope is that his daughter Zoe can grow up in a world full of opportunity rather than one where governments and communities don't have the burden of an ageing and sickening population. With over 30 years of experience, JT has owned gyms, coached fitness classes, and now specialises in business coaching for fitness entrepreneurs. 

Through his company, Active Management, JT provides guidance and support to gym owners worldwide, empowering them to build successful businesses and contribute to a healthier society. He also leads 8 REX Roundtables in the US and Australia, spoken at over 40 conferences in 23 countries, and consulted with gyms worldwide. JT's commitment to improving health extends beyond his professional endeavours, as he has also dedicated himself to coaching various sports and actively participates in industry organisations.


Running a fitness facility means balancing a dozen spinning plates at once, from member happiness to keeping your team engaged and the bottom line healthy. While plenty of conversations in the industry fixate on getting new leads in the door, Fitness Business Podcast: Leadership, Innovation, and Profit digs into what happens after they join. Host Justin Tamsett, known widely as JT, operates from a core belief: sustainable growth isn't just about marketing, but about mastering the human elements of leadership and creating a business people don't want to leave-neither your members nor your staff. In each episode, you'll hear JT's straightforward, actionable advice drawn from his deep experience as a global fitness business leader. The discussions move beyond theory to tackle the real operational challenges gym owners and managers face daily, focusing on practical strategies to improve member retention, foster a loyal company culture, and implement innovations that drive genuine profit. This isn't a surface-level chat; it's a dedicated resource for those ready to build a more resilient and impactful fitness business. If you're tired of the constant churn and seeking a smarter path to long-term success, this podcast offers the grounded perspective and leadership insights often missing from the conversation.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Fitness Business Podcast: Leadership, Innovation, and Profit
Podcast Episodes
507 The Latest Design Trends for Gyms with Rudy Fabiano [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:49
How have you prepared your facility's design to meet changing user expectations? According to today's guest, more dedicated space for recovery, member entrance and lobby areas are just a few of the top trends in club ren…
506 Gender in the Gym: Women's Approach to Health and Fitness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:49
Attention gym owners! Are you truly aware of women's distinct desires and preferences regarding fitness and wellness? Extensive research indicates their needs often differ from men in the same age group. As a gym owner,…
505: The Future of Fitness Is In Exercise Modification [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:06
Natalie Carey is a fitness expert who believes that exercise modification and inclusivity for all bodies is the key to financial success in the fitness industry. In this episode of the Fitness Business podcast, Natalie s…
504: John Briggs: Avoiding Burnout in the Workplace [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:48
Today, you'll feel refreshed as you learn how to prevent workplace burnout by creating a healthy environment, not only for your employees, but also for yourself. Listen along as our industry expert, John Briggs, author a…
502 Gender in the Gym: Men's Approach to Fitness and Health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:58
Dr. Sarah Marion is a fitness industry expert with a new study titled "Gender in the Gym." In this two-part series, she discusses the research findings for men and women. In this episode, she delivers the research findin…
499 Hosting and Planning Fitness Retreats with Lauren George [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:03
Ever think about organizing a fitness retreat? Lauren George provides the key components needed to organize, host and successfully market an amazing fitness adventure with your friends, members or clients. Fitness retrea…
498 Body Language to Be Camera and Stage Ready with Sharlene Lynch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:10
Body language is the nonverbal signals used to communicate. In a professional setting like an interview, the way you carry yourself tells the interviewer a lot about your personality. Sharlene Lynch is a Body Language ex…