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

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 Related Links/Products Mentioned April Specials: MAPS Anabolic or Shredded Summer Bundle 50% off!  **Promo code “APRILSPECIAL” at checkout** Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout About 40% of US adults are obese, government survey finds NIH study finds heavily processed foods cause overeating and weight gain The Most Effective Single Step You Can Take to Lose Fat – Mind Pump Blog Becoming a Successful Personal Trainer in 3 Steps – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1390: The State Of The Gym Industry With UFC Gym President Adam Sedlack Mind Pump # Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth: 1280: COVID-19 – The Death Of The Gym Industry? California Fitness Alliance National Study Confirms It's Safe To Work Out At The Gym: Current Data Shows No Evidence of COVID-19 Spread in Gyms Most Americans believe gyms will become thing of the past after coronavirus The Truth About The Current State of CrossFit – Mind Pump Podcast Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources