The Fitness Business Forecast: Capital Investment, GLP-1s, Financial Insights, AI & Real Estate

All Things Fitness and Wellness

Explore the latest in fitness industry financial trends, AI innovations, and real estate strategies. Join experts as they discuss GLP-1s, capital investment, and the future of health clubs.
Welcome to the third edition of the Quarterly Fitness Forecast, proudly presented by ABC Fitness and hosted by Krissy Vann. In this episode, we explore critical topics impacting the fitness industry, including the financial health of the sector, the appetite for institutional capital, Greenfield vs. brownfield real estate expansions, the integration of artificial intelligence, and the role of GLP-1s and weight loss drugs in health club offerings.
Our panel includes:
Chris Smith, CEO of Fitness World Canada and Chairman of the Health and Fitness Association
Khal Rai, President of ABC Ignite
Mark Mastrov, Chairman of New Evolution Ventures (joining virtually)
Jeff Zwiefel, Executive Director of MIORA Longevity & Performance by Life Time (joining virtually)
Topics Discussed:
-Financial health of the fitness industry
-Institutional capital and investment in fitness businesses
-Greenfield vs. brownfield real estate expansions
-The role of artificial intelligence in the fitness industry
-GLP-1s and weight loss drugs in health club offerings
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Chapters:
0:00 - Podcast Introduction and Welcome
1:51 - Guest Introductions: Chris Smith & Khal Rai
3:11 - Financial Health of the Fitness Business in 2024
7:28 - Obtaining Institutional Capital in Fitness Business
11:57 - Mark Mastrov on the Financial Health of the Fitness Industry
14:37 - Interest Rates and Their Impact on Fitness Business
17:54 - Commercial Real Estate for Fitness Businesses
22:19 - Mark Mastrov on Fitness Business Real Estate
25:06 - Sectors Attracting the Most Investment
28:36 - Economic Impact of the Fitness Industry
32:17 - Artificial Intelligence in Fitness Business
40:49 - Mark Mastrov on Investing in AI
42:23 - GLP-1s, Weight Loss Drugs in Fitness
52:11 - Jeff Zwiefel on MIORA & GLP-1s
1:01:03 - Attracting the Other 80% to Fitness Facilities
1:09:00 - Closing Remarks
About the Host:
Krissy Vann, former Canadian national TV host and fitness competitor, now directs and hosts the All Things Fitness and Wellness podcast, bringing industry leaders' voices to the forefront.
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Chapters

1. Commercial Real Estate for Fitness Businesses, Gyms and Health Clubs (00:00:00)

2. Intro (00:00:00)

3. Guest Introductions to Chris Smith CEO of Fitness World and Kahl Rai of ABC Ignite (00:01:51)

4. Financial Health of Fitness Business in 2024 (00:03:11)

5. Obtaining Institutional Capital in Fitness Business, Gyms, Health Clubs (00:07:28)

6. Mark Mastrov on Financial Health of the Fitness Industry (00:11:57)

7. Interest Rates and Impact on Fitness Business (00:14:37)

8. Commercial Real Estate for Fitness Businesses, Gyms and Health Clubs (00:17:54)

9. Mark Mastrov on Fitness Business Real Estate and Investor Appetite (00:22:19)

10. Sector of the Fitness Industry Garnering Most Investment (00:25:06)

11. Economic Impact of the fitness industry, gyms and health clubs (00:28:36)

12. Artificial Intelligence and Fitness Business (00:32:17)

13. Mark Mastrov on Fitness Businesses Investing in AI (00:40:49)

14. GLP-1’s, Weight Loss Drugs, and the Longevity Conversation for Fitness Business (00:42:23)

15. Jeff Zweifel on MIORA by Life Time and introducing GLP-1’s and Weight Loss Drugs (00:52:11)

16. How to attract the other 80% to Fitness Facilities and Gyms (01:01:03)

17. Closing Remarks (01:09:00)