1525: The Death of the Gym Industry?: A Reality Check With UFC Gym CEO Adam Sedlack

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with UFC Gym CEO Adam Sedlack about the state of the gym industry and unintended consequences of gym closures.

• There is a light at the end of the tunnel. (2:06)
• The evil “O” word and elephant in the room. (3:40)
• The two contributing factors to the obesity epidemic. (6:28)
• Just become aware! (8:50)
• Scientifically why heavily processed foods hijack our system. (9:50)
• How trainers have the greatest ability to solve the obesity problem. (12:52)
• What do trainers mean to the UFC Gym model? (15:30)
• How mixed martial arts socialize into fitness. (17:55)
• Why UFC Gyms want to create a legacy not just for today, but for a lifetime. (21:14)
• How did they survive the lockdowns? (23:33)
• When politics get in the way of science. (28:01)
• How has the market response been since gyms have reopened? (33:36)
• The new changes they have made amid the pandemic. (34:58)
• Working out from home versus working out in a gym setting. (37:40)
• There is something to accountability. (42:22)
• The two most important letters when you start looking at leaders. (43:10)
• How the hell are we going to have fun tomorrow. (44:51)
• Does he have any predictions for the future of the low-cost gyms? (47:12)

Featured Guest/People Mentioned

• Adam Sedlack (@ufcgymperez) Instagram
• Gym & Fitness | MMA Training | UFC GYM
• Forrest Griffin (@forrestgriffin) Instagram
• Cub Swanson (@cubswanson) Instagram
• Mike Bisping (@mikebisping) Instagram

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