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The CEO of Crunch shares his 4-step routine to feel younger as he ages — from Pilates to creatine supplements
The CEO of Crunch said a routine of weightlifting, walking, and Pilates keeps him healthy at 58. His supplement stack includes creatine, a hot trend for muscle-building, brain health, and longevity. He said long-term fitness is about functionality, with a balance of strength, mobility and cardio. Marine Corps. vet Jim Rowley has been lifting heavy weights for decades, but his first few Pilates classes left him frustrated, sweating, shaking — and eager to go back for more. Rowley is the CEO of worldwide gym franchise Crunch Fitness, and has more than three decades of experience in the fitness industry. After his military service, he rose through the ranks at 24 Hour Fitness, becoming division president before going on to help launch UFC Gym, later taking the lead at Crunch. He told Business Insider that the lengthening, strengthening effect of Pilates has helped him ease the achy joints and tight muscles from decades of hard work in the gym and at the office. "It changed my life, to be honest with you. I became much more limber," he said. Crowley, who recently turned 58, said Pilates is now one of the foundational building blocks in his four-part longevity routine. He also changed up his weightlifting routine, honed his supplement stack, and has a cardio routine rooted in his military experience. "As you're active and aging, why would you not want to have more strength, more muscle, and greater mobility?" he said. Rowley said starting Pilates about three and half years ago helped him focus on muscles that hadn't gotten much attention over the years, including stabilizers in the the hips. "Pilates was an opportunity for me to try to lengthen, strengthen, and activate some of the smaller muscles," he said. Now, he goes to class twice a week for an hour per session, often with his wife. The Pilates classes he takes are mostly attended by women, Rowley said. He expects to see the gender balance shift: the challenge and resistance training in the workouts offer a lot for men who want to work on building muscle and athleticism. "There's a strength component instead of just the mobility and the balance," he said. "The biggest benefit for me has been my core strength has gotten through the roof." The improved stability has helped relieve back pain, which can come from muscle imbalances. Rowley still lifts weights, but has tweaked his routine so that instead of focusing on a big bench press as a point of pride, he's working more with dumbbells and machine exercises. Dumbbells allow for a greater range of motion, which can help promote mobility and joint health. Exercise machines provide stability and a fixed range of motion, so you can focus on targeting specific muscle groups. Both types of exercise are good for building muscle, with less strain or injury risk than intense barbell work. "I don't lift for ego anymore," Rowley said. Rowley is a self-proclaimed "supplement freak" who takes an estimated 40 pills a day, from a multi-vitamin for nutritional balance to probiotics for a healthy gut. The list is carefully curated from his decades of experience in the fitness industry. At the top of his must-have list is creatine, a naturally-occurring compound in the body that provides energy to the muscles so you can push through a few more reps. It's also a hot trend for longevity thanks to recent research suggesting it helps support a healthy brain and heart as we age. "There's a lot of supplements out there that are pure garbage," Rowley said. "Creatine to me is like a life source. I can tell you that my muscles feel better, my muscles fill up, I have the ability to go longer in the gym." Rowley's supplement regimen also includes: Vitamin D, which supports energy and the immune system. Magnesium, linked to better sleep and muscle health. Glutamine, for improved muscle recovery. Fitness for a long, healthy life isn't just about lifting big weights, or even having sculpted and lean muscles. Good cardio health is a crucial part of longevity, and benchmarks of aerobic fitness like VO2 max are increasingly a source of bragging rights in the fitness world. For Rowley, it comes down to functionality, and whether you can keep up with the activities of your life. "We look at the aesthetic of lean muscle and muscle mass as, wow, that person spends time in the gym, but could they run a mile? Could they run two miles or three miles?" he said. His definition of peak fitness goes back to the Marine Corps. standard of military fitness: the ability to do 20 dead-hang pull-ups, rep out 100 crunches in a minute (or hold a plank for more than three minutes) and run three miles in 18 minutes. However, as we age, running can put stress on the joints, so Rowley said he focuses on walking as much as possible, aiming for 10,000 steps a day for low-impact cardio and to reduce his time sitting. Walking is cardiologist-approved exercise, and the benefits for a healthier heart start at as few as an extra 500 to 1000 daily steps. Hitting the full 10,000 steps a day is a big commitment to stick to consistently, but Rowley said the payoff is better resilience and functionality as you age. "It's not easy to do, but what's harder: making that decision now or dealing with negative health in your older years? So choose your hard," he said. Read the original article on Business Insider
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22-05-2025
- Business
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Patel Integrated Logistics Ltd (BOM:526381) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Profit ...
Release Date: May 21, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Patel Integrated Logistics Ltd (BOM:526381) reported an 18% increase in average sales realization per kg, from INR 49.60 in FY24 to INR 58.64 in FY25. The company achieved an 18% growth in operational revenue for the full year, reaching INR 343 crore. Net profit increased by 38% year on year, demonstrating effective cost control and financial management. The company has significantly reduced its long-term borrowing from INR 9 crore to INR 0.5 crore, improving its debt-to-equity ratio to 0.11. Patel Integrated Logistics Ltd (BOM:526381) announced a 300% increase in dividend payout, reflecting its commitment to rewarding shareholders. Despite the revenue growth, EBITDA for the full year declined marginally by 3% year on year. The company faces challenges due to geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic uncertainties, which could impact future performance. Cargo capacity constraints and tariff wars have posed operational challenges. The company's operational revenue for the fourth quarter grew only marginally by around 1% year on year. The logistics sector remains competitive, requiring continuous customer base expansion and management discipline to maintain turnover. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Signs with BOM:526381. Q: Can you provide an update on the monetization of your land assets? A: We have a property in a prime location in Bombay, and discussions with developers are ongoing. However, nothing has been finalized yet. We are not in a hurry to make decisions as these are significant opportunities. We also have other properties across India, including in Bangalore, which are being evaluated for their market value. Q: What is the current cargo capacity for your airline operations, and how much of it is utilized? A: We utilize the belly capacity of passenger aircraft for cargo. Last year, we handled approximately 48,878 tons domestically. With the increase in aircraft orders by airlines like Indigo and Air India, we expect cargo capacity to grow, which will benefit our operations. Q: What are the EBITDA margins for your international and domestic segments? A: While I don't have the specific breakdown right now, our consolidated EBITDA for the year was INR 9 crore on a turnover of INR 343 crore, resulting in an overall margin of around 4%. Q: How has the recent geopolitical tension, particularly the India-Pakistan issue, affected your business? A: Fortunately, our operations were only marginally affected as the impacted airports were small, and our pan-India presence helped mitigate any significant disruptions. Q: Can you elaborate on your new venture with UFC Gym? A: We have partnered with UFC Gym to utilize a property in Bandra, Mumbai. This is primarily a rental arrangement, and we do not have any operational involvement in the gym business. It is a way to generate regular rental income from our property assets. For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Sign in to access your portfolio
