All Episodes

June 12, 2025 26 mins

Become an FBP Insider! Learn more on Patreon.

 

Our FREE LIVE online events created specifically for fitness business owners, managers, and coaches who want to sharpen their skills and grow their business - Learn More!

 

In this episode of the Fitness Business Podcast, host Justin 'JT' Tamsett is joined by AI and digital marketing expert Shama Hyder and brain fitness pioneer Dr. Patrick Porter to deliver actionable insights for fitness business managers and owners aiming to future-proof their operations. The discussion with Shama tackles common myths about AI artificial intelligence in the fitness industry, with Hyder demystifying AI's role and offering a practical playbook for leveraging AI to boost revenue, streamline operations, and create standout customer experiences. In a special segment of the episode, Dr. Porter shares science-backed strategies for optimizing brain health and performance, emphasizing the critical link between quality sleep and business leadership. Listeners will learn why embracing AI is essential to avoid being left behind in a rapidly evolving market and how to implement simple, effective changes that drive real ROI for fitness clubs and studios

 

Key highlights from the episode:

- Shama Hyder debunks AI myths and explains how gym owners can use AI to analyze sales data, bridge the sales-marketing divide, and create revenue-driving customer experience.

- Dr. Patrick Porter reveals the science of brain fitness, including practical sleep strategies to enhance decision-making and leadership performance for fitness professionals.

- The episode provides a step-by-step challenge for fitness leaders to experiment with AI tools like ChatGPT, plus tips on optimizing your website and online reputation to ensure your gym stands out in AI-driven search results.

Leave us a voicemail!

Leave a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

 

Quotes:

"AI is not going away anytime soon...you ignore it at your own peril." - Shama Hyder

"If AI is cheating, gosh, sign me up - because if calculators are cheating, look how much progress we've made." - Shama Hyder

"Deep sleep is critical." - Dr. Patrick Porter

 

Resources:

Be an FBP Insider on Patreon

Fitness Business Podcast’s LinkedIn Community
Mystery Shopping for Fitness Businesses - Website

Shama Hyder - Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook

Health and Fitness Association - Website

Momentum by Shama Hyder

 

Wise Words:

Dr Patrick Porter - Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram

Dr Patrick Porter’s Book - Thrive in Overdrive


Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Crime Junkie

Crime Junkie

Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.

24/7 News: The Latest

24/7 News: The Latest

The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.

Stuff You Should Know

Stuff You Should Know

If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.