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WELL RUN: A Podcast for Fitness Owners Who Care About People AND Profit.
WELL RUN: A Podcast for Fitness Owners Who Care About People AND Profit
WELL RUN is for owners and leaders of gyms, wellness clubs, spas and studios who want clarity they can trust and strategies that actually match the weight of responsibility they’re carrying.
Hosted by Annie Adragna, a 25-year fitness industry leader and ICF certified coach who has spent her career turning vision into real results, each short episode gives you a direct, honest look at what truly moves a business forward. No theatrics. Just lived experience and the kind of insight you only get from someone who has been responsible for people, culture and revenue at the highest level.
We're digging into topics like:
• Build leadership teams that lead with presence and performance
• Design systems that create steadiness and strengthen profitability
• Increase member loyalty with thoughtful, high touch experiences
• Recruit executives who elevate your culture instead of draining it
• Create people first environments where teams grow and business grows with them
A well run business does more than succeed. It becomes one others look to for what is possible.
WELL RUN: A Podcast for Fitness Owners Who Care About People AND Profit.
The Longevity Shift: How Recovery Is Redefining the Fitness Industry with Jason Stella
Maximizing Wellness: Integrating Recovery and Longevity Strategies in Fitness Clubs
In this episode of WELL RUN. Podcast, Annie Adragna sits down with Jason Stella, a longtime leader in the health, fitness, and recovery space with nearly three decades of experience guiding people and organizations toward better performance and longevity.
Now serving as Chief Innovation and Growth Officer for Forward-Thinking Advisory Group, Jason shares what true recovery looks like and why it’s becoming the cornerstone of modern fitness and wellness. Together, they unpack the three dimensions of recovery—physical, psychological, and physiological—and how clubs can move beyond buzzwords to create systems that actually improve outcomes.
The conversation covers practical ways to integrate cold plunges, red light therapy, and other advanced wellness technologies into health clubs, while avoiding the industry’s biggest trap: buying gear without strategy or education. Jason and Annie explore what separates successful integration from wasted investment, and why healthspan—not just lifespan—is the new goal for members and operators alike.
Key Topics Covered:
- Defining recovery and what it isn’t
- Physical, psychological, and physiological dimensions of recovery
- How to design a recovery culture, not just a recovery room
- Common mistakes clubs make when investing in wellness tech
- Real-world results from tools like ArcLED and cold plunge systems
- Why focusing on healthspan is the future of fitness
Connect with Jason:
Instagram
LinkedIn
Email: jasonstella@purlifemedical.com
Oasis Consulting Firm
People-first consulting for luxury health clubs, boutique studios, spas and recovery centers. We help you grow revenue, improve retention, and build teams that last. Founded by Annie Adragna, 20+ years in leadership and executive recruiting across top brands like Life Time, Equinox and Midtown Athletic Clubs.
Work with us: oasisconsultingfirm.co (find ways to work together, schedule a 30-minute call with Annie and grab some free resources there)
Connect:
- Email: annie@oasisconsultingfirm.co
- Instagram: @oasis_consulting_firm
- LinkedIn: Annie Adragna
About Annie:
Founder of Oasis Consulting Firm and host of Well Run Podcast. Consultant, strategist and executive recruiter focused on people-first operations and profitable growth.