In this week’s episode of LIFTS – your a bite-size dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories - hosts Matthew Januszek, Co-Founder of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of Sweatworks, are joined by  Lisa Kuecker, serial entrepreneur, public speaker and founder of international boutique fitness consultancy sensation, Studio Grow.    In this LIFTS podcast, topics include: ●       GLP-1s move into mainstream via COSTCO prescriptions. ●       The positive effect of exercise for those taking GLP-1s. ●       Merger of Orangetheory and Self Esteem Brands (Anytime Fitness). ●       Fitness franchises and expansion strategies. ●       Technogym’s impressive financial 2023 performance. ●       The huge commercial opportunity presented by the sale of used equipment. ●       Shift from hardware to service – The next play for fitness kit provider. ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it’s published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog:  https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue  ====================================================== 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/   0:00       Intro  02:45    Introducing Lisa Kuecker, founder, Studio Grow 04:28    The value of taking intentional time off work 06:21    Introduction of GLP-1 prescriptions by COSTCO 07:21    GLP-1’s move into mainstream 09:23    Reducing GLP-1 side effects through exercise 14:03    Merger of Orangetheory and Self Esteem Brands (Anytime Fitness) 17:14    Fitness franchises and expansion strategies 23:26    Technogym’s impressive financial 2023 performance 24:40    The huge commercial opportunity presented by the sale of used equipment 26:52    Shift from hardware to service – The next play for fitness kit providers?