Fitness

311: Historian, Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, On The History & Culture of Fitness in America & Her New Book, Fit Nation

Today on the podcast I am super psyched to be syncing up with my friend, author, historian, fitness instructor and thought leader, Natalia Mehlman Petrzela. Natalia is a historian of contemporary American politics and culture, and an associate professor of history at The New School in New York City. She is the author of two…

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222. Sadie Kurzban, Founder 305 Fitness Talks Fitness Empowerment, Dance Cardio & Entreprenurship

When the talented and innovative fitness entreprenur, Sadie Kurzban partnered with a DJ and pioneered a new fitness format that was centered around music and non-stop movement, the cardio dance party known as 305 Fitness was born! She went from 5 people in her class to over 200. In the last decade, she’s grown 305…

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205. Dagmara Lometti: On Pre & Postnatal Fitness, Running and Training During Pregancy

Today on the podcast I sync up with celebrity personal trainer and Pre & Postnatal Certified Fitness Specialist, and AFAA Certified Personal Trainer Dagmara Lometti.  Dagmara and I met at her group fitness class at the Rumble studio opening in NYC. Within weeks, she quickly became known for her high octane sold out classes, but…

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124. Mohammed Iqbal, CEO of SweatWorks, On The Digitization of Fitness At Home, Endurance Training, and Racing

On this episode of Marni on the Move, I sync up with Mohammed Iqbal, the CEO of SweatWorks to get the inside scoop on what’s happening on the digital and at home fitness landscape, discover new innovations in the pipeline, and hear about the next wave of game changing technology. SweatWorks has been paving the…

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112. Kevin Rutherford, CEO of Nuun, On Movement, Community & Hydration You Can Feel

Last week was an action packed, politically charged week around the globe, with good reason, Black Lives Matter. We all need to stand up, take action, and put an end to racism, inequality and injustice in the world.  I did not post my weekly episodes out of respect, to make space for the important conversations…

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109. Ashley Speights O’Neill On Resilience, Performance and Healing

Entrepreneur and Physical Therapist, Ashley Speights O’Neill, PT, DPT, PES is the Founder & Owner of The PHYT Collective.  She is renowned in the fitness industry, running world and among athletes around the nation for her expertise in orthopedic and sports physical therapy with a proven track record for healing. She is the PT of…

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107. Dyan Tsiumis On The Life Changing Power Of Fitness + Going All Out

Fitness entrepreneur, Dyan Tsiumis is the creator of All Out with D, her all new fitness company offering digital fitness and wellness programming including workouts, workshops, and coaching from strength, cardio, and core to nutrition, yoga, and Soundbath meditation with Ancient Tibetan Singing Bowls. Dyan is also one of of NYC’s most popular indoor cycling…

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104. Earl Walton On Tapping Into Your Athletic Mindset, Re-Calibrating Training Goals, + Setting Sights On Future Races In The Midst of COVID-Times

Today I’m talking mindset, motivation and training in the face of the current world health pandemic, with my friend Earl Walton. You may have heard our conversation back on January 27, 2020. Earl Walton is the Global Director of Training and Coaching for The IRONMAN Group. Here he oversees The IRONMAN Groups digital suite of…

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75. Noam Tamir, Fitness Coach and Founder TS Fitness: Growing A Business On Strength + Perseverence

Noam Tamir is the Founder of TS Fitness and one of NYC’s top personal fitness trainers.  With early beginnings rooted in hospitality and working at a nationally renowned gym, Noam has over twelve certifications, decades of experience, and has worked with thousands of clients in person and virtually in his lifetime! On today’s episode, Marni…

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72. Colin McCabe, Co-Founder, Chopt: From Building a Business To Running, Triathlon and Kiteboarding-There Is More In You Than You Know

When two college friends realized they could not survive on burgers and french fries alone! They set out on a quest for the perfect healthy meal. Thus Chopt was born. In 2001 Colin McCabe and Tony Shure changed the salad restaurant landscape forever.  Thanks to their unique spin with flavor forward ingredients and globally inspired…

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71. Matt Wilpers, Senior Instructor, Peloton On Shifting Career Gears and His Global Mission To Empower People Through Fitness

Matt Wilpers is a globally renowned group fitness instructor and running coach thanks to his wildly popular fitness programs and classes on Peloton and his HBO’ run coaching gig with Lena Dunham for her popular TV show Girls, while coaching at Mile High Run Club. For Matt, Peloton and his private coaching are not just…

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63. LIVE from Chelsea Piers Fitness in NYC: Olympic Silver Medalist, Keeth Smart + Financial Planner, Emily Barbe On Goal Setting & Getting in Shape From Fitness & Training to Career & Finance

On todays epiode Marni Syncs up with financial planner Emily Barbe and Olympic Silver Medalist Fencer and Chelsea Piers Fitness Regional General Manager, Keeth Smart to talk training, goal setting, planning and getting in shape-physically, mentally, and finacially. Listen to our one-on one conversation and in-studio recording with Keeth Smart This episode was recorded LIVE…

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FueledByMOTM: How I Train For Triathlon + 3 Easy Strategies To Get Your Workouts Done

Getting to the gym, a spin class or outdoors for your long run can be a challenge with a busy work, family and social schedule. As a triathlete, I know this well.  FueledByMOTM is a new Marni on The Move weekly segment offering tips, advice, and answers to listener questions.  On this premiere episode, I…

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57. Claudia Saez Fromm, Style Savvy, Wellness Minded Real Estate Entrepreneur & Top Agent On Living The New York Life

Fitness and wellness minded entrepreneur, Claudia Saez Fromm is a true real estate dynamo and one of NYC’s top real estate agents. She is also the creator of popular lifestyle blog and newsletter, The New York Life, a veteran real estate entrepreneur, a devoted Tracey Anderson workout lover, a super stylish fashionista, and one of…

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55. Daphnie Yang, Creator of HIIT IT! On Having A Positive Mindset, Running, and Fitness

Are you ready to feel empowered, inspired, motivated?  Today’s guest is all about making you feel good, bringing you joy, and powering you with the strength and confidence you need to live your best life! From her popular fitness class, HIIT IT!, and her Power Hour networking events to her inspiring Instagram feed @Definedbydaphnie, and…

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54. Denise Lee, CEO + Founder, Alala, On Fashion, Fitness and Female Empowerment

Denise Lee always knew she wanted to be an entrepreneur. Growing up in Hong Kong, she moved to NYC to go to NYU Stern and pursue her dreams. But it wasn’t until she started training for her first triathlon in 2012 that she had her “aha” moment. As an avid athlete, she couldn’t find any…

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46. Arshad Bahl, CEO + Founder Amrita: On Turning Tragedy Into Triumph

Arshad Bahl is the Founder + CEO of Amrita Foods,  the protein and energy bars that fuel my training and everyday life! His path to entrepreneurship was organic, literally and figuratively, and incredibly inspiring. He spent the first part of his career working in  corporate consulting and marketing, but when his son was diagnosed with…

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45. May Kwok: Sampling Waves, Mixing Tracks, and Influencing Trends Around The World

May Kwok is a visionary entrepreneur with a talent for bringing brands to life through music and experiences-digitally and IRL! She is a globally renowned DJ, designer, model, and influencer fueled by surfing, fashion, fitness and running. You may have seen her on Instagram under the handle @Iamamayzing and she pretty much is! If you…

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43. Fifi Simon, Simon Showroom CEO + Founder: On Entrepreneurship, Fashion, and Fitness

By the time she was a teenager, Fifi Simon was already working in fashion, dabbling as a model here and there. As the daughter of a tailor, she grew up surrounded by it.  Ever since she can remember, Fifi Simon has loved fashion.  Anyone that knows her would agree! So when she arrived in NYC after…

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38. Lucy Danziger, Hinted CEO + Founder: On Reaching Your Goals, The Role Shopping Plays in Your Life, and Why Everyone Needs a Wish List!

Hinted Founder + CEO, Lucy Danziger, wants to take the guess work out of gift-giving and empower you with the tools to get everything you’ve ever wanted! Thanks to her game-changing social shopping platform and app, Hinted, you can make a wish list of anything you want from a pair of shoes to a new watch,…

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35. Shaun Rose:New York City Night Life Impresario Turned Boxer For A Cause

On todays episode I sync up with NYC nightlife impresario + entrepreneur, Goldbar + Sweetwater Social Owner, Shaun Rose. On November 15, 2018, Shaun is embarking upon his first amateur boxing match and getting in shape for a cause that is close to his heart. He has raised over $45,000 in the past few months…

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34. Raising The Barre with Global Boutique Fitness Brand Physique 57’s Tanya Becker + Alicia Weihl

On today’s episode, Marni sync’s up with two of the creative minds and talented thought leaders behind the world famous barre inspired exercise classes and global boutique fitness brand Physique 57, Tanya Becker, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer and Alicia Weihl, Executive Director of Global Talent + Training. They share their inspiring stories on how…

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31. OOFOS CEO + Co-Founder, Lou Panaccione: The Athletic Footwear Industry Pioneer On Impact Absorbing Technology, Finding a Cure For Breast Cancer, and the ElliptiGO

Lifelong athlete, Lou Panaccione is the CEO and co-founder of OOFOS, the revolutionary athletic recovery footwear brand with a simple mission: to help people feel better. From recovering aching feet to finding a cure for Breast Cancer, his goals and commitment to this mission are incredibly inspiring.

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30. Cosmopolitan’s Editor-In-Chief, Michele Promaulayko On The Media Industry, Her Love of Magazines, Madonna and the October Issue!

Fueled by strength training, coffee, Madonna,  and her love of magazines, today’s guest, Michele Promaulayko, helms the iconic and largest women’s media brand, Cosmopolitan, as Editor-in-Chief. She is also the Editorial Director of Hearst’s Young Women’s Group, which also includes Seventeen and Women’s Health. Michele is a highly respected and renowned print and digital editor,…

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24. Tatiana Boncompagni On The Power of Weight Lifting, Living Your Passion, and Being Strong Inside and Out

Tatiana Boncompagni is the creator of the paradigm-shifting weight-lifting class for women, Sculptologie, and is an NASM certified personal trainer, holistic health coach, wellness and food writer, recipe developer and Athleta brand ambassador. She is also the mother of three, the author of three novels and co-author of two diet and fitness guides, The Model Trainer Method and…

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19. Dylan Lauren, Founder and CEO of Dylan’s Candy Bar On Imagination, Innovation, and Inspiration

Nearly two decades ago my  next guest pioneered creating the world’s largest candy store, confectionery emporium and lifestyle brand, Dylan’s Candy Bar. Dylan Lauren merged her love of art, fashion and pop culture with candy and has innovated the way we see and experience candy today. Her story is empowering and inspiring as she pursued…

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17. Emmy Award Winning Meteorologist and Marathoner, Amy Freeze, of WABC-TV’s Eyewitness News

You may have seen today’s guest reporting the weather on WABC-TV’s Eyewitness News Saturday and Sunday Morning, possibly while running the TCS New York City Marathon, her name, Amy Freeze.  Amy is an Emmy-Award Winning Meteorologist, Endurance Athlete, Runner, and also the Mother of four athletic and talented children. She does it all!  Marni and…

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11. Steve Uria: From Training Military Special Forces to Building a Fitness Studio Brand on the Mainstage of NYC: On Being Inspired and Empowered Through Entrepreneurship, Training, and Family

Marni sync’s up with fitness industry visionary and pioneer, former Military Special Forces PTI and Founder of Switch Playground, Steve Uria. Switch Playground is a popular fitness studio that recently opened its second NYC location, originally from Cape Town, South Africa.  Switch is a total body, sweat drenching group workout with a philosophy that extends…

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8. Amanda Kloots: On Jumping Rope, Broadway and Building her Namesake Fitness Brand

Amanda Kloots is a fitness innovator and entrepreneur, founder of AK! and classes The Rope, The Dance and The Body. She is also a well known Broadway performer and dessert connoisseur!  17 years ago she moved to NYC from Ohio to perform on stage and kicked off her career as a Radio City Rockette. On…

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2. Andia Winslow: On Golf, Running, and Voice Over

You may have recently seen Andia Winslow gracing billboards for Nike, in campaigns for REI, in the windows of Hearst Media HQ in NYC or perhaps you have heard her voice on an Alvin Ailey, McDonald’s, PBS or eBay commercials. Andia Winslow is a Professional Athlete-Golfer and Runner, Voice Over Artist, On-Air Host, Fitness Entrepreneur, and…

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