#51 Blake Bukaty, Freddy Ford, Dylan Smith

Paige and Charlie just opened their very own gym in Liberty, Mo called Lift Kansas City! Their 24 hour gym offers handpicked equipment, a posting room, tanning beds, and personal training.Paige and Charlie have made it a serious focus to build the strongest gym community they can by creating a very welcoming environment, friendly staff, and a open gym playlist so you can add your own music!This is absolutely a gym you need to check out.

Heidi Howar is a world record holder in powerlifting and was trained directly by the legendary coach and owner of Westside Barbell, Louie Simmons. Heidi has joined us for this epic episode where she shares the culture of Westside, what is was like training with Louie Simmons, and to talk over her outstanding career as a lifter.

Nick Briney is the owner of Evexia KC in Overland Park. Nick and his wife, Britni have been involved in fitness their whole lives through athletics, bodybuilding shows, personal training and now finally owning their own gym. If you’re in the Overland Park Area and looking for a focused, welcoming, and community-driven place to help you Train Smart, Eat Well, & Live Fit - Evexia is your home.

Kirsty and Anthony are the owners of Sweatworx - a personal training and group fitness class. After many years being a leading fitness company in Kansas City, they are excited to announce the grand opening of their very own building located in Corbin Park. With the new building they will be rebranding their company to Alpha Collective.Alpha Collective will be your one stop shop for everything health, fitness and wellness.Not only will they provide their small class and boot camp style classes every day, but they will have cold plunges, saunas, vitamin IVs and acupuncture!This "one of a kind" facility will be opening in the next few weeks!

Sarah Jones has just won our year long $10,000 Operation Transformation challenge! In this episode, Sarah tells her entire fitness story that started with a lot of self doubt and depression. Through this last year, Sarah has lost 70 pounds and has completely changed her life, family, and relationships! If you are getting started for the first time on your own fitness journey and don't know where to start or who to talk to, join us on the upcoming Operation Transformation challenge and join our Community!

DeShawn is the Manager of the 1st ever Title Boxing Club that started in Kansas City. Deshawn has trained multiple Kansas City Chiefs players, Professional boxers and many more. This episode is the perfect example of trusting in yourself and pursuing your passion. It took many years of working multiple jobs for DeShawn to become the best boxing coach in KC.

Jacob and Mary are the founders of the largest running club in Kansas City called Kansas Run Club . Jacob and Mary have built such a large club by not focusing on difficult runs, but making the community so strong that all the members are truly excited to meet up. Kansas Run Club meets every Wednesday at the Country Club Plaza Fountain at 6:30pm. Be there.