#138 - Eric Malzone: The Future Of Fitness

In the 138th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Host of The Future Of Fitness Podcast, host of The Black Diamond Podcast and founder of Level 5 Mentors, Eric Malzone will talk about F-Off-Fridays, The changes in fitness industry, The hybrid model, The Future of Fitness origin story, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(0:45) Introducing our special guest Host of The Future Of Fitness Podcast, host of The Black Diamond Podcast and founder of Level 5 Mentors, Eric Malzone @emalzone(2:45) The Future of Fitness podcast(3:20) “Success is living a life that doesn’t necessitate vacation.” - Eric Malzone @emalzonehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/future-of-fitness/id1298732635 (3:30) F-Off-Fridays(5:20) Efficiency vs. Efficacy(7:05) The ham joke(9:40) The Future Of Fitness origin story(9:50) Shout out to Joe Rogan @joerogan(10:30) Eric’s most used analogy(10:50) Shout out to Dan John @coachdanjohn(11:10) The changes in fitness industry (13:00) The digital future(13:45) The hybrid model(15:05) Wellness and fitness app download stat(16:40) Affecting change(17:40) The ever-so-evolving fitness industry(18:30) Career vs. gig economy(19:25) Crossfit gym model(20:30) The change in fitness goals(23:40) The “influencer” career trend(24:30) A good news for fitness industry(25:30) Substitution for human connection(26:55) “Growth is not the only goal.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(27:00) “Success is different for everybody.” Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(27:10) Difference between then vs. now(28:40) Shout out to Zach Even-Esh @zevenesh(29:30) The trend of building audience as a coach(29:40) Shout out to Aly Orady @aorady(33:10) Peloton and Tonal’s target market(33:50) Shout out to Chris Hemsworth @chrishemsworth(34:10) About longevity(35:00) Shout out to Eric Casaburi Linkedin: Eric Casburi(37:40) Coach’s perspective(38:50) “No AI, no app can never take away perspective.” - Eric Malzone @emalzone(39:00) “We think we are here to provide solution. When actually the better thing we can do is ask those tough questions.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(40:05) Strategic vs. tactical(43:10) “We are more connected than more lonely than we have ever been.” - Eric Malzone @emalzoneWhere to find Eric Malzone? @emalzone