Fitness Business Asia Podcast

Welcome to the Fitness Business Asia podcast, hosted by BASE founder and CEO Jack Thomas - a show with a strong and powerful mission to raise the standards of Asia's fitness industry.If you're an ambitious gym owner, fitness manager, investor in the wellness industry or a coach that wants to get into the business side of fitness, this weekly resource will help you raise your game.

Fitness Business Asia Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Jack Thomas, with 338 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jack Thomas hosts Fitness Business Asia Podcast, a business show with 338 episodes published.

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  Episode #328

  328. How MOVE [REPEAT] Built Some of Singapore's Most Successful Fitness Brands

  Aug 2, 202634 min

  We sat down with Peter Thew, CEO of MOVE [REPEAT], the group behind Yoga Movement, STRONG Pilates in Singapore and REVL Training, to discuss the realities of scaling fitness brands across Asia. We explored the biggest mistakes businesses make when expanding internationally, why Singapore has become Asia's proving ground for fitness concepts, and some of the moves behind the company's huge success. Whether you're launching your first studio in Asia or expanding across borders, this episode is packed with lessons on brand, leadership and growth. Recorded at Beyond Activ Bangkok. SHOW SPONSORS Our sponsors are helping us to raise the standards of Asia's fitness industry. Show these great companies some support! Hapana , our preferred gym management software Ezypay , our preferred subscription and payment solution NEWSLETTER For fitness business tips, insights and news - subscribe to The Fit Guide Newsletter THE FIT GUIDE The Fit Guide helps you find and experience the world's best fitness clubs and studios; and helps clubs create incredible, five star client experiences every time. Visit The Fit Guide The Fit Guide on LinkedIn The Fit Guide on Instagram GUEST RESOURCES Peter Thew on LinkedIn Move Repeat Yoga Movement REVL Training SHOW RESOURCES Jack Thomas on LinkedIn Fitness Business Asia Website Fitness Business Asia Instagram

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  Episode #327

  327. Asia's Fitness Trends: What 10,000 Fitness Consumers Told Les Mills, with CEO of APAC Ryan Hogan

  Jul 26, 202649 min

  The fitness industry has changed dramatically in Asia Pacific over the past five years, and few people have had a better view of that transformation than Ryan Hogan. Host Jack Thomas sat down with the CEO of APAC at Les Mills to discuss the company's new partnership with Hyrox, the biggest findings from Les Mills' latest global fitness report, why "vibe" has become one of the industry's most important competitive advantages, and where the biggest growth opportunities lie across Asia. From AI and human coaching to Indonesia's booming fitness scene and the future of group training, this episode is packed with insights for gym operators looking to stay ahead. SHOW SPONSORS Our sponsors are helping us to raise the standards of Asia's fitness industry. Show these great companies some support! Hapana , our preferred gym management software Ezypay , our preferred subscription and payment solution NEWSLETTER For fitness business tips, insights and news - subscribe to The Fit Guide Newsletter THE FIT GUIDE The Fit Guide helps you find and experience the world's best fitness clubs and studios; and helps clubs create incredible, five star client experiences every time. Visit The Fit Guide The Fit Guide on LinkedIn The Fit Guide on Instagram GUEST RESOURCES Ryan Hogan on LinkedIn Les Mills SHOW RESOURCES Jack Thomas on LinkedIn Fitness Business Asia Website Fitness Business Asia Instagram

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  Episode #326

  326. Why the World's Leading Gyms Will Look Very Different by 2030, with Jarron Aizen of Hapana

  Jul 19, 202630 min

  What will separate the world's best gyms from everyone else by 2030? We welcome Jarron Aizen, CEO of Hapana, to discuss why the company rebuilt its software from the ground up, and how the next generation of gym technology will fundamentally change the way fitness businesses operate. From AI that can make operational decisions to unified data that gives operators a complete view of their business, this conversation explores the systems that could define the industry's next decade. Whether you lead a single club or a global fitness brand, this episode offers a fascinating look at what's coming next. Visit Hapana . SHOW SPONSORS Our sponsors are helping us to raise the standards of Asia's fitness industry. Show these great companies some support! Hapana , our preferred gym management software Ezypay , our preferred subscription and payment solution NEWSLETTER For fitness business tips, insights and news - subscribe to The Fit Guide Newsletter THE FIT GUIDE The Fit Guide helps you find and experience the world's best fitness clubs and studios; and helps clubs create incredible, five star client experiences every time. Visit The Fit Guide The Fit Guide on LinkedIn The Fit Guide on Instagram GUEST RESOURCES Jarron Aizen on LinkedIn Hapana SHOW RESOURCES Jack Thomas on LinkedIn Fitness Business Asia Website Fitness Business Asia Instagram

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  Episode #324

  A New Global Standard and Award for Gym Equipment Design, with Benny Price

  Mar 23, 202655 minS0

  <p >Most gym equipment is still judged on the wrong things: Brand reputation, how it looks, or which influencer recommends it.</p> <p >In this episode, Benny Price of RTS Global joins us to talk about his new venture, Gym Equipment Design, and why the industry needs a proper standard for what "good" actually is.</p> <p >We get into the thinking behind creating a comprenesive award for gym equipment design, built around human-centered performance, rather than marketing.</p> <p >From usability and adjustability to resistance profiles and innovation, Benny breaks down how equipment should be evaluated based on how...

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  Episode #323

  What It Takes to Create Consistent Five-Star Experiences

  Mar 15, 202643 minS0

  <p >Linda Tang's WeBarre has earned multiple awards from The Fit Guide for both class and overall experience, making it one of the standout fitness brands globally, not just in Barre.</p> <p >In this episode, Linda shares how she has maintained consistent five-star standards across multiple Singapore locations, in a city where pre and post-class service has historically scored lower overall. Expect plenty of practical takeaways for operators who want to raise their standards.</p> <p >Check out Five-Star Fitness on YouTube here.</p> <p> </p> <p >SHOW SPONSORS</p> <p >Our sponsors are helping us to raise the s...

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