PerformX LIVE - The Podcast

Giles Denning sat down with Aaron McCulloch, Co-Owner and Director at YourPT, to explore how gyms are evolving into all-encompassing health hubs. While this shift brings huge opportunities, it also introduces new challenges. Aaron explains why gyms must adopt stronger education and wellbeing strategies to better support personal trainers in this changing landscape.

With less than a month to go until PerformX 2026, Giles sits down with John Penny, Managing Director of Third Space, to reflect on an exceptional 2025, explore what lies ahead in 2026, and reveal the exciting plans Third Space has in store for this year’s edition of PerformX.

🎙️ Inside the Gym Owners Forum Zone at PerformXIn our latest podcast, Giles sits down with Tom Clayton-Wright from Ashbourne Membership Management to preview the Gym Owners Forum Zone, one of the most exciting spaces at PerformX 💥Expect a live podcast studio filled with powerful conversations across both days, plus a dedicated space for gym owners to hang out, connect with peers, and discover new brands shaping the future of fitness.

Be More Pirate 🏴‍☠️In the latest PerformX Podcast Giles Denning meets Matt Peacock, 'The Optimised Coach', a man shaking up the coaching playbook with bold, polarising views that the industry can’t ignore.🎙️ Inside the episode, now live on Spotify and YouTube:From  engineer → PT → online coach → mentor – the journey behind his disruptive coaching philosophyHis unfiltered take on AI and what it really means for the future of coachingSales tactics that actually work (no fluff, no funnels)Why his proudest achievement is the movement within The OC - and why community is the new currencyThe pirate mindset is a challenge to every coach to think differently, sharpen their edge, and claim their place in the future of fitness

Gain an understanding of how AI has impacted our industry already and what we can expect from 2025.Learn from the master of AI in our sector, understanding how to harness AI to improve sales, retention, service and more.

Join us to hear from one of the leading voices in the fitness industry, Oliver Marchon, interviewed by Mark Whittle. They discuss building a successful personal brand, mindset, the power of consistency, and how to always win at the game you are trying to play. There are some real gems in this one!

Adrienne Adhami, a trailblazer in fitness and wellbeing innovation, will be LIVE at PerformX 2025 in February diving into her insights on the ‘5 Modern Fitness Personas’ 🏋️‍♂️🤸‍♀️On this episode, PerformX's Giles Denning explores the work she does with leading global brands. Adrienne will demystify the 5 personas - from the high-performing "Optimized Biohacker" to the "Longevity-Seeking Active Ager, the "Everyday Athlete" and the "Conscious Consumer" - giving brands and fitness pros strategies to better connect with each unique group. With an influential role on the PerformX Advisory Board, she’s been instrumental in shaping the event’s mission, bringing new perspectives for the future of wellness. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best!

The game has changed, and understanding our new audience is crucial 🎯In the first of our new podcast series, Mohammed Iqbal dives into the evolution of consumer tastes and how traditional gyms are losing out to digital brands. A must-listen for anyone passionate about the fast-evolving world of fitness and wellbeing.Follow PerformX:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performx_live/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/performxliveWebsite: https://www.performxlive.com/

In our latest edition of the PerformX pod, Giles Denning sat down with two bright sparks in independent gym ownership, Abbi Hutchinson and Ross Colquhoun. Owning a successful gym is no easy feat, and a gym owner truly has to wear a lot of hats and spin a lot of plates. Which is why so many fail. Abbi (owner of Studio6) and Ross (The Training Club) are both growth minded and have sought expertise from the best in the game to not only remain consistent but to grow into a position where they get themselves out of the day-to-day. We dig into this and a lot more in our pod.Follow PerformX:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performx_live/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/performxliveWebsite: https://www.performxlive.com/