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February 28th, 2025

21. The Paradox of Fitness in 2025 and Hope for Our Fitness Future w/ Alison Katschkowsky

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Darian Parker21. The Paradox of Fitness in 2025 and Hope for Our Fitness Future w/ Alison Katschkowsky
  1. 21. The Paradox of Fitness in 2025 and Hope for Our Fitness Future w/ Alison Katschkowsky Darian Parker 42:40

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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Alison’s Links:

website: https://thealisonk.com/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/alison.h.katschkowsky

IG: @thealisonk X: @ahkats

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-katschkowsky/

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

Darian Parker Dr. D's Social Network

Dr. Darian Parker earned his Ph.D in Sports Education Leadership with an emphasis in Behavior Modification from UNLV. He earned his Master and Bachelor degrees from James Madison University in Kinesiology. Dr. Parker is the Co-Owner of Epic Leisure Management LLC., the Owner of Parker Personal Training LLC and the Host of Dr. D's Social Network Podcast. Dr. Parker is a certified personal trainer through the NSCA. During Dr. Parker's career he has served several roles in the fitness and wellness industry. He has worked extensively in both the academic and private club sector as a Director of Education for a Career College, General Manager of a high end luxury residential fitness club and National Director of Fitness for a global leisure management company.

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