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Five-Star Fitness by The Fit Guide

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Elevating Fitness Through Hospitality. Presented by Jack Thomas and Matt Lavender, Five-Star Fitness will teach you the very best hospitality practices and secrets that have been elevating the world's best hotels and Michelin star restaurants for over 100 years. Learn from Matt's background as former Global Director of Evaluations for Forbes Travel Guides, working with the world's leading hospitality brands such as Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons. You'll also hear stories and insights from leading fitness leaders behind The Fit Guide's award-winning brands.

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July 28, 2026

The Future of Fitness: Where AI Meets Human Connection, with Jarron Aizen, CEO of Hapana

<a href="https://thefitguide.com/five-star-reception-services-course-institute-of-hospitality">Five-Star Gym Reception Services Course</a> Jarron Aizen, CEO of Hapana, joins the show to discuss how the brands that succeed will use AI to strengthen, rather than replace, human connection. We explore Hapana’s journey from a personal training platform to one of the industry’s leading software providers, why they rebuilt their entire platform from the ground up, and what operators should be thinking about as AI reshapes the way gyms are run. If you want to understand where fitness technology is heading over the next decade, this episode is a great place to start. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors <a href="https://www.hapana.com/">Hapana</a>, our preferred gym management software. <a href="https://hubs.li/Q04pgFZ_0">Ezypay</a>, our preferred subscription and payment solution. Sign up to our newsletter <a href="https://thefitguide.com/subscribe">https://thefitguide.com/subscribe</a> Connect with The Fit Guide <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearethefitguide">LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wearethefitguide">Instagram</a> <a href="https://thefitguide.com/">Website</a> Guest Links <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarronaizen/">Jarron Aizen on LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://www.hapana.com/">Hapana</a>

July 21, 2026

The Opportunities in South East Asia’s Fitness Industry, with Olivia Billingham of Ezypay

Liv Billingham of Ezypay joins host Jack Thomas to break down five of the region’s most important fitness markets: Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand. We explore the growth, trends and consumer behaviours shaping each country, from Singapore’s highly competitive boutique scene and Malaysia’s rapid development to Indonesia’s complex local landscape, the community-led Philippines market and Thailand’s strong resurgence. This is an essential overview for operators, investors and suppliers looking to better understand the opportunities across Southeast Asia. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors <a href="https://www.hapana.com/">Hapana</a>, our preferred gym management software. <a href="https://hubs.li/Q04pgFZ_0">Ezypay</a>, our preferred subscription and payment solution. Sign up to our newsletter <a href="https://thefitguide.com/subscribe">https://thefitguide.com/subscribe</a> Connect with The Fit Guide <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearethefitguide">LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wearethefitguide">Instagram</a> <a href="https://thefitguide.com/">Website</a> Guest Links <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-billingham-previously-milne-7abb2855/">Olivia Billingham on LinkedIn</a>

July 14, 2026

The Five-Star Fitness News Roundup — July’s Biggest Stories

Welcome back to our monthly fitness industry roundup, where we go beyond the headlines and break down what the biggest stories actually mean for operators, brands and the future of the industry. This month, Jack Thomas covers: ⭐ The Fit Guide launches Five-Star Fitness Reception Course 🇹🇭 GymNation expands into Thailand 🏆 HYROX World Championships head to Hong Kong 💰 HYROX reportedly secures a major new investor 🚴 SoulCycle continues to close studios 🎤 Our biggest takeaways from Beyond Activ 📈 JETSET Pilates reaches 400 locations sold 🌍 Expansion updates from Orangetheory, Fitstop and Club Pilates 💬 Analysis, opinions and what it all means for the fitness industry ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors <a href="https://www.hapana.com/">Hapana</a>, our preferred gym management software <a href="https://hubs.li/Q04pgFZ_0">Ezypay</a>, our preferred subscription and payment solution Sign up to our newsletter <a href="https://thefitguide.com/subscribe">https://thefitguide.com/subscribe</a> Connect with The Fit Guide <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearethefitguide">LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wearethefitguide">Instagram</a> <a href="https://thefitguide.com/">Website</a>

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What is Five-Star Fitness by The Fit Guide?: Elevating Fitness Through Hospitality.

Presented by Jack Thomas and Matt Lavender, Five-Star Fitness will teach you the very best hospitality practices and secrets that have been elevating the world's best hotels and Michelin star restaurants for over 100 years.

Learn from Matt's background as former Global Director of Evaluations for Forbes Travel Guides, working with the world's leading hospitality brands such as Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons. You'll also hear stories and insights from leading fitness leaders behind The Fit Guide's award-winning brands.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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