Wake Up & Wear Your Power | Billy Blanks

On this week’s episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, our guest is Billy Blanks, Inventor of Tae Bo, a martial arts-focused fitness program that became one of the most successful home workout programs in history.

Now taught worldwide, many Hollywood stars have utilized Tae Bo techniques at the Billy Blanks studio and Billy himself has starred in a number of films and TV shows, becoming a celebrity in his own right. Since then, Billy has become a keen businessman, extending his fitness offering, nurturing industry partnerships and in May this year, Billy hit the road again for a Tae Bo tour of America.

Today, Billy Blanks shares all about:
• What it takes to be a rockstar trainer.
• Tae Bo as a lifestyle, not a trend.
• Why you should never use choreography.
• Creating community with your team and members.
• Why having dyslexia made him live in fear when he was younger.
• How to put on your daily power.
• Winning the hearts and minds of your clients.

To learn more about Billy Blanks, click here: https://www.instagram.com/billyblanks...

To watch his previous interview, click here:    • Billy Blanks: Faith to Overcome a Glo...  

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0:00 Intro
3:17 Why talking to a person’s heart is key
5:38 The belief that what draws people to a workout is how much energy you have
10:52 The time and importance placed on music selection
14:04 Why it’s essential to have a good foundation in your classes
20:04 How he teaches Tae Bo to the very best of his ability
22:34 The importance of being mindful about what you’re doing in the gym
28:27 Why retention is such a challenge for the fitness industry
31:06 How best to welcome people into a gym environment
34:11 What are the key fitness trends that keep club concepts alive
38:07 How his religion inspires him personally and professional
41:12 Asking whether focus is a trait or a power
46:23 How to discipline yourself
49:25 Why having dyslexia made him live in fear when he was younger
54:02 Thinking about focus and habits, self-awareness and self-focus
57:22 Why you don’t want to teach your kids the same thing repeatedly
1:01:56 Growing up in the ghetto to having a chance to make the US Karate team
1:06:20 How to become a great martial artist
1:12:29 Why saying ‘Jesus’ makes people uncomfortable

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