Gym Class: Heroes of Fitness

Total Gym founder Tom Campanaro was wrapping up a bodybuilding career when he and his partners thought up a creation that improved upon an idea dating back to the 1800s. Then they hit the road to find anybody who might find their new invention useful. But it was the emergence of cable television that launched them into a new stratosphere of success. Through infomercials, Total Gym took off. In this episode of "Gym Class: Heroes of Fitness," Campanaro joins Leigh and Hossein to tell the true story behind what is arguably the world's best-known fitness brand.  Presented by iClubs and Motionsoft

Total Gym founder Tom Campanaro was wrapping up a bodybuilding career when he and his partners thought up a creation that improved upon an idea dating back to the 1800s. Then they hit the road to find anybody who might find their new invention useful. But it was the emergence of cable television that launched them into a new stratosphere of success. Through infomercials, Total Gym took off.In this episode of "Gym Class: Heroes of Fitness," Campanaro joins Leigh and Hossein to tell the true story behind what is arguably the world's best-known fitness brand. Presented by iClubs and Motionsoft

Total Gym founder Tom Campanaro was wrapping up a bodybuilding career when he and his partners thought up a creation that improved upon an idea dating back to the 1800s. Then they hit the road to find anybody who might find their new invention useful. But it was the emergence of cable television that launched them into a new stratosphere of success. Through infomercials, Total Gym took off. In this episode of "Gym Class: Heroes of Fitness," Campanaro joins Leigh and Hossein to tell the true story behind what is arguably the world's best-known fitness brand.  Presented by iClubs and Motionsoft

Tim and Liz Rhode are the quintessential independent entrepreneurs – adventurous, curious, and in constant pursuit of bringing their vision to reality. In this episode of "Gym Class: Heroes of Fitness," Tim Rhode, the founder of the Maryland Athletic Club discusses his windy road to opening his first gym, his partnership with his wife, and how to put people onto a path to healthy living and wellness that guarantees success. Presented by iClubs and Motionsoft

Tim and Liz Rhode are the quintessential independent entrepreneurs – adventurous, curious, and in constant pursuit of bringing their vision to reality. In this episode of "Gym Class: Heroes of Fitness," Tim Rhode, the founder of the Maryland Athletic Club discusses his windy road to opening his first gym, his partnership with his wife, and how to put people onto a path to healthy living and wellness that guarantees success.Presented by iClubs and Motionsoft

Tim and Liz Rhode are the quintessential independent entrepreneurs – adventurous, curious, and in constant pursuit of bringing their vision to reality. In this episode of "Gym Class: Heroes of Fitness," Tim Rhode, the founder of the Maryland Athletic Club discusses his windy road to opening his first gym, his partnership with his wife, and how to put people onto a path to healthy living and wellness that guarantees success. Presented by iClubs and Motionsoft

Growing up in the industry and assembling Total Gym gliding planks in his family garage with his buddies, Jesse Campanaro proves that despite the good fortune of being the son of the founder, no one is as prepared to lead a fitness company in the 21st century as he is. In this episode, Jesse joins Hossein and Leigh to talk Chuck Norris, Christie Brinkley and the next 40 years of Fitness.  Presented by iClubs and Motionsoft

Growing up in the industry and assembling Total Gym gliding planks in his family garage with his buddies, Jesse Campanaro proves that despite the good fortune of being the son of the founder, no one is as prepared to lead a fitness company in the 21st century as he is. In this episode, Jesse joins Hossein and Leigh to talk Chuck Norris, Christie Brinkley and the next 40 years of Fitness. Presented by iClubs and Motionsoft

Growing up in the industry and assembling Total Gym gliding planks in his family garage with his buddies, Jesse Campanaro proves that despite the good fortune of being the son of the founder, no one is as prepared to lead a fitness company in the 21st century as he is. In this episode, Jesse joins Hossein and Leigh to talk Chuck Norris, Christie Brinkley and the next 40 years of Fitness.  Presented by iClubs and Motionsoft

Scott Gillespie found himself as a "fixer" of operationally challenged health clubs. But when he met his ultimate test, a poorly managed, financially strapped facility in Saco, Maine, the former professional skier and professional soccer hopeful began his greatest fix ever. In this episode of "Gym Class: Heroes of Fitness," the IHRSA board director joins Leigh and Hossein to discuss the journey that defined his club's brand and the fateful story of the night his entire club burned to the ground from arson.  Presented by iClubs and Motionsoft

Scott Gillespie found himself as a "fixer" of operationally challenged health clubs. But when he met his ultimate test, a poorly managed, financially strapped facility in Saco, Maine, the former professional skier and professional soccer hopeful began his greatest fix ever. In this episode of "Gym Class: Heroes of Fitness," the IHRSA board director joins Leigh and Hossein to discuss the journey that defined his club's brand and the fateful story of the night his entire club burned to the ground from arson. Presented by iClubs and Motionsoft

Scott Gillespie found himself as a "fixer" of operationally challenged health clubs. But when he met his ultimate test, a poorly managed, financially strapped facility in Saco, Maine, the former professional skier and professional soccer hopeful began his greatest fix ever. In this episode of "Gym Class: Heroes of Fitness," the IHRSA board director joins Leigh and Hossein to discuss the journey that defined his club's brand and the fateful story of the night his entire club burned to the ground from arson.  Presented by iClubs and Motionsoft

Paul Byrne is the reason nearly every gym and health club in America has an elliptical machine. In this episode of "Gym Class: Heroes of Fitness," the soon to be retired CEO of Precor joins Hossein and Leigh to talk about where the idea for the elliptical came from, the controversial sales channels he used to market it that ultimately led to its prominence in the industry, and the challenges of staying up with every trend and innovation in fitness. Rounded out by discussions of fly-fishing and bull castration, this episode is sure to be an inspiration for fitness inventors and innovators. 

Paul Byrne is the reason nearly every gym and health club in America has an elliptical machine. In this episode of "Gym Class: Heroes of Fitness," the soon to be retired CEO of Precor joins Hossein and Leigh to talk about where the idea for the elliptical came from, the controversial sales channels he used to market it that ultimately led to its prominence in the industry, and the challenges of staying up with every trend and innovation in fitness. Rounded out by discussions of fly-fishing and bull castration, this episode is sure to be an inspiration for fitness inventors and innovators. 

Paul Byrne is the reason nearly every gym and health club in America has an elliptical machine. In this episode of "Gym Class: Heroes of Fitness," the soon to be retired CEO of Precor joins Hossein and Leigh to talk about where the idea for the elliptical came from, the controversial sales channels he used to market it that ultimately led to its prominence in the industry, and the challenges of staying up with every trend and innovation in fitness. Rounded out by discussions of fly-fishing and bull castration, this episode is sure to be an inspiration for fitness inventors and innovators.