Fitness Premier's Beyond The Club
Hosted by Jason Markowicz & Mike Orwig
Step inside the heartbeat of Fitness Premier with Beyond The Club, the podcast that goes far past the gym floor. Join co-hosts Jason Markowicz and Mike Orwig as they pull back the curtain on what it really takes to build thriving fitness communities that transform lives—one rep, one relationship, one club at a time.
Every episode features raw, unfiltered conversations with the people who make Fitness Premier pulse:
- Elite trainers sharing cutting-edge programming, client breakthroughs, and the science of sustainable results
- Club operators breaking down the nuts-and-bolts of running a 24/7 fitness powerhouse—from retention hacks to culture-building
- Franchisees revealing their journeys from dream to grand opening, the wins, the grind, and the moment a member says “This changed everything”
Whether you’re a fitness professional hungry for growth, a club owner scaling your vision, or someone inspired to make health a forever habit—this is your backstage pass to the strategies, stories, and soul of Fitness Premier.
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Fitness Premier's Beyond The Club
Episode 3: Keegan Mraz
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In this inspiring episode of Beyond The Club, host Jason Markowicz (CEO of Fitness Premier) and co-host Mike Orwig (Multi-Unit Franchisee) sit down with Keegan Mraz, one of Fitness Premier’s standout franchise owners, club managers, and longtime fitness professional.
Keegan takes us back to where it all began: walking into a Fitness Premier club as a member years ago, falling in love with the community, the coaching, and the results-driven atmosphere. He shares the pivotal moments that turned a passionate member into a dedicated personal trainer, then club manager, and ultimately a franchise owner himself.
We dive deep into:
- Why training people lights him up more than anything else
- The mindset shift from "working a job" to building a business that changes lives
- The real-day-to-day rewards (and challenges) of owning and operating a Fitness Premier location
- How helping members hit their goals keeps him energized, even on the toughest days
- Advice to clients, members, and others looking to change their lives with fitness.
If you’ve ever wondered what it really looks like to turn your passion for fitness into a career and a business, this episode is for you. Keegan’s story is proof that the opportunities inside Fitness Premier go way beyond the club floor.
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