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LIFTS Episode 95 - Dan Uyemura on Tech, Trust & Transformation in the Fitness Industry

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Welcome to the latest episode of L.I.F.T.S – your bite-sized dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories.

In this episode, hosts Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal are joined by Dan Uyemura, CEO and Founder of PushPress, to explore how AI and technology are reshaping the fitness industry while keeping the human touch at the core.

Key topics include:

  • Why boutique gym owners remain optimistic despite economic headwinds.
  • How AI tools like Gym Happy are changing client engagement.
  • The balance between human-to-human connection and automation.
  • Why churn and onboarding are the most important KPIs to track.
  • How AI adoption differs across generations and what that means for gyms.
  • The importance of trust, privacy, and protecting client data.
  • Predictions on how AI will evolve in fitness over the next few years.
  • Why execution matters more than optimism when running a gym.
  • How community and culture will always anchor fitness experiences.

👉 Learn more about Dan, click here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuyemura/

👉 Learn more about PushPress, click here:

https://www.pushpress.com/

Support fitness industry news by sponsoring future LIFTS episodes. Contact us at [email protected] for advertising opportunities.

Subscribe on YouTube and turn on notifications so you never miss a new video: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness

🛒 Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop 📘 View our full catalog: US – https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog UK – https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue

Follow Escape Fitness on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/

00:00 Intro & Guest Welcome

00:03:40 Optimism in Boutique Fitness

00:06:20 Small Gyms Embracing AI

00:08:07 How Gym Happy Works

00:12:03 AI as a System of Action

00:16:52 Key KPIs for Gyms

00:20:19 Generational AI Adoption

00:22:15 AI Privacy & Trust

00:23:25 AI Accuracy & The Future

00:27:29 Key Takeaways from Mo & Dan

00:30:56 Closing Thoughts & Wrap Up

  continue reading

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Content provided by Wendy de Knoop and Matthew Januszek. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Wendy de Knoop and Matthew Januszek or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Welcome to the latest episode of L.I.F.T.S – your bite-sized dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories.

In this episode, hosts Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal are joined by Dan Uyemura, CEO and Founder of PushPress, to explore how AI and technology are reshaping the fitness industry while keeping the human touch at the core.

Key topics include:

  • Why boutique gym owners remain optimistic despite economic headwinds.
  • How AI tools like Gym Happy are changing client engagement.
  • The balance between human-to-human connection and automation.
  • Why churn and onboarding are the most important KPIs to track.
  • How AI adoption differs across generations and what that means for gyms.
  • The importance of trust, privacy, and protecting client data.
  • Predictions on how AI will evolve in fitness over the next few years.
  • Why execution matters more than optimism when running a gym.
  • How community and culture will always anchor fitness experiences.

👉 Learn more about Dan, click here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuyemura/

👉 Learn more about PushPress, click here:

https://www.pushpress.com/

Support fitness industry news by sponsoring future LIFTS episodes. Contact us at [email protected] for advertising opportunities.

Subscribe on YouTube and turn on notifications so you never miss a new video: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness

🛒 Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop 📘 View our full catalog: US – https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog UK – https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue

Follow Escape Fitness on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/

00:00 Intro & Guest Welcome

00:03:40 Optimism in Boutique Fitness

00:06:20 Small Gyms Embracing AI

00:08:07 How Gym Happy Works

00:12:03 AI as a System of Action

00:16:52 Key KPIs for Gyms

00:20:19 Generational AI Adoption

00:22:15 AI Privacy & Trust

00:23:25 AI Accuracy & The Future

00:27:29 Key Takeaways from Mo & Dan

00:30:56 Closing Thoughts & Wrap Up

  continue reading

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