Future of Fitness
Mark Fisher - The Gym Owner's AI Stack: A Framework for 2026
In this episode, Eric Malzone sits down with Mark Fisher to dig into the messy, exciting reality of AI for brick-and-mortar gym owners, from overhyped agents and AI bubbles to very real, practical use cases that actually move the needle for local fitness businesses. TAKEAWAYS 🔥 How AI is both wild...
Daniel Wischer & Erwin Korst - Why Most AI Initiatives Fail: Sport Alliance on Being Data Ready vs. Data Aware
In this episode of The Future of Fitness, Daniel from Sport Alliance (tech whiz behind their cloud platform) and Erwin (sales powerhouse with 30 years in fitness) break down why fitness operators are scrambling—or should be—with AI hype exploding but data chaos holding everyone back. From Boston's n...
Paul Byrne - The Consumer Health Revolution: Why GLP-1s, Biometrics, and AI Are Finally Converging
In this episode, Eric Malzone sits down with industry veteran and Harrison Co. partner Paul Byrne to unpack the “consumer health revolution” transforming fitness, healthcare, and longevity—from GLP‑1s and peptides to wearables, AI “robo docs,” and accessible longevity clinics. ✨ Key takeaways 💊 GL...
Verdine Baker - From StretchLab to iFLEX, Sequel Brands' Twist on Dynamic Stretching
In this episode, Eric Malzone chats with Verdine Baker, who shares his inspiring journey from being a professional athlete 🏅 to leading StretchLab and now iFlex. They dive into how the wellness industry is evolving 🌿, the remarkable success of StretchLab 💪, and why consumer education is key to la...
Amber Burke - The Quiet Scale: Burn Bootcamp's Massive Growth Without the Noise
In this episode, Eric Malzone sits down with Amber Burke, COO of Burn Bootcamp, for a deep, candid conversation on what it really takes to scale a boutique fitness franchise without losing its soul. Amber shares her journey from Division I athlete and strength coach to C-suite leader, offering a rar...