Alison Katschkowsky is a veteran swimmer and lifelong fitness enthusiast—first as a competitive swimmer and then a bodybuilding career before beginning her business. An established fitness expert and coach for 30+ years, in the health, fitness and coaching industry—she’s helped thousands of people and groups achieve fitness and longevity goals. Alison owns CU Fitness-a health and fitness ‘hybrid’ business—where she has most recently pivoted more to serving more business owners, leaders, and influencers in the health, fitness, wellness and health care spaces to help them innovate and grow their businesses using the online space in combination with in person offerings. Retreat experiences are one of the biggest offerings in her company. She’s taken her system that she uses and now offers consulting for other business owners who want to learn how to effectively design and monetize their own retreats and events in their businesses. Tune in for her podcast ‘The Ultimate Journey of Self Care’ across most platforms. Alison also has been a member of the Exercise and Sports Science faculty at Meredith College in Raleigh, NC for close to 25 years.
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction: The Paradox of Fitness in 2025
00:59 Information Overload: Too Many Options
02:43 Mixed Messages in Fitness Culture
05:23 The All-or-Nothing Mindset
09:00 The Evolution of the Fitness Industry
14:55 Technology's Impact on Fitness
19:08 Managing Expectations in Fitness
20:28 Optimism for the Future of Fitness
21:57 Future of Technology and Health
22:35 Healthcare System Challenges
23:39 Economic Impact on Health
24:39 Historical Perspectives on Health
29:35 Fitness Industry Evolution
30:37 Predictions for the Future of Fitness
36:12 Changing Attitudes Towards Health
41:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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