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  • Roundtable 1: Neuro-Fitness: Training the Brain Through Movement and Mindfulness

  • Roundtable 2: Precision Fuel: Biomarkers, AI & the Future of Nutrition Programming

  • Roundtable 3: Movement is Medicine: Exercise Strategies for Healthy Aging with Mayo Clinic — Hosted by Dr. Ed Laskowski, Professor, Department of PM&R and Division of Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic

  • Roundtable 4: The Science of Recovery: From Circadian Timing to Cellular Regeneration

  • Roundtable 5: The 2026 Blueprint: Future-Proofing Your Fitness Services for Higher Retention & Revenue — Hosted by Mike Fantigrassi, Head of Product, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

Author:

Dr. Ed Laskowski

Professor, Department of PM&R and Division of Sports Medicine
Mayo Clinic
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Dr. Ed Laskowski

Professor, Department of PM&R and Division of Sports Medicine
Mayo Clinic

Author:

Mike Fantigrassi

Head of Product
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

Mike Fantigrassi, MS, MBA, NASM-CPT, CES, PES, CNC, NSCA-CSCS, is a seasoned professional with over 30 years in the health and fitness industry. Throughout his extensive career, Mike has navigated roles ranging from personal trainer and fitness manager to pivotal leadership positions at the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Since 2010, he has dedicated his expertise to NASM, currently serving as the Head of Product.

Mike is recognized as a subject matter expert in fitness, wellness, and nutrition, and his insights have found their way into books, magazines, and various media outlets. Under his guidance, NASM has introduced numerous initiatives, including courses in wellness, nutrition, and physique enhancement. Mike holds a B.S. in Food and Nutrition from Florida State University and an M.S. in Exercise Science from PennWest University.

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Mike Fantigrassi

Head of Product
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

Mike Fantigrassi, MS, MBA, NASM-CPT, CES, PES, CNC, NSCA-CSCS, is a seasoned professional with over 30 years in the health and fitness industry. Throughout his extensive career, Mike has navigated roles ranging from personal trainer and fitness manager to pivotal leadership positions at the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Since 2010, he has dedicated his expertise to NASM, currently serving as the Head of Product.

Mike is recognized as a subject matter expert in fitness, wellness, and nutrition, and his insights have found their way into books, magazines, and various media outlets. Under his guidance, NASM has introduced numerous initiatives, including courses in wellness, nutrition, and physique enhancement. Mike holds a B.S. in Food and Nutrition from Florida State University and an M.S. in Exercise Science from PennWest University.

2 x 30-minute Fire Side Chats: 

One Brand, Many Locations: Creating Franchise Consistency at Scale 

Roger Martin Co-Founder, CEO - RockBox Fitness Franchise, Co-Founder - Beem Light Sauna 

Ryan Utsman - Executive Vice President of Global Sales & Domestic Franchise - UFC GYM 

 

Fast, Secure and Lean: Strategies for Cost-Efficient Market Domination    

Scott Morris, VP of Operations, Crunch Fitness 

Scaling
AI
Data
Digitalization

Author:

Roger Martin

Co-Founder, CEO - RockBox Fitness Franchise
Co-Founder - Beem Light Sauna
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Roger Martin

Co-Founder, CEO - RockBox Fitness Franchise
Co-Founder - Beem Light Sauna

Author:

Ryan Utsman

Executive Vice President of Global Sales & Domestic Franchise
UFC Gym
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Ryan Utsman

Executive Vice President of Global Sales & Domestic Franchise
UFC Gym

Author:

Scott Morris

VP of Operations
Crunch Fitness
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Scott Morris

VP of Operations
Crunch Fitness
Hosted By:

Author:

Mohammed Iqbal

Founder & CEO
SweatWorks

Mohammed Iqbal strives to enhance the lives of those around him. He believes that by empowering others with knowledge it ultimately leads to healthier life choices. He founded SweatWorks to create elegant and functional technologies that would engage, motivate and inspire people to lead better lives. As the Founder and CEO of SweatWorks, Mohammed drives strategy, vision, and innovation, as well as embodies the core values of the agency: staying healthy and active.

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Mohammed Iqbal

Founder & CEO
SweatWorks

Mohammed Iqbal strives to enhance the lives of those around him. He believes that by empowering others with knowledge it ultimately leads to healthier life choices. He founded SweatWorks to create elegant and functional technologies that would engage, motivate and inspire people to lead better lives. As the Founder and CEO of SweatWorks, Mohammed drives strategy, vision, and innovation, as well as embodies the core values of the agency: staying healthy and active.

Author:

Mike Fantigrassi

Head of Product
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

Mike Fantigrassi, MS, MBA, NASM-CPT, CES, PES, CNC, NSCA-CSCS, is a seasoned professional with over 30 years in the health and fitness industry. Throughout his extensive career, Mike has navigated roles ranging from personal trainer and fitness manager to pivotal leadership positions at the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Since 2010, he has dedicated his expertise to NASM, currently serving as the Head of Product.

Mike is recognized as a subject matter expert in fitness, wellness, and nutrition, and his insights have found their way into books, magazines, and various media outlets. Under his guidance, NASM has introduced numerous initiatives, including courses in wellness, nutrition, and physique enhancement. Mike holds a B.S. in Food and Nutrition from Florida State University and an M.S. in Exercise Science from PennWest University.

... read more

Mike Fantigrassi

Head of Product
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

Mike Fantigrassi, MS, MBA, NASM-CPT, CES, PES, CNC, NSCA-CSCS, is a seasoned professional with over 30 years in the health and fitness industry. Throughout his extensive career, Mike has navigated roles ranging from personal trainer and fitness manager to pivotal leadership positions at the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Since 2010, he has dedicated his expertise to NASM, currently serving as the Head of Product.

Mike is recognized as a subject matter expert in fitness, wellness, and nutrition, and his insights have found their way into books, magazines, and various media outlets. Under his guidance, NASM has introduced numerous initiatives, including courses in wellness, nutrition, and physique enhancement. Mike holds a B.S. in Food and Nutrition from Florida State University and an M.S. in Exercise Science from PennWest University.