Paul Byrne is the reason nearly every gym and health club in America has an elliptical machine. In this episode of "Gym Class: Heroes of Fitness," the newly retired president of Precor joins Hossein and Leigh to talk about where the idea for the elliptical came from, the controversial sales channels he used to market it that ultimately led to its prominence in the industry, and the challenges of staying up with every trend and innovation in fitness. Rounded out by discussions of fly-fishing and bull castration, this episode is sure to be an inspiration for fitness inventors and innovators.
Paul Byrne, Former Precor President and Godfather of the Elliptical
Paul Byrne is the reason nearly every gym and health club in America has an elliptical machine. In this episode of "Gym Class: Heroes of Fitness," the newly retired president of Precor joins Hossein and Leigh to talk about where the idea for the elliptical came from, the controversial sales channels he used to market it that ultimately led to its prominence in the industry, and the challenges of staying up with every trend and innovation in fitness. Rounded out by discussions of fly-fishing and bull castration, this episode is sure to be an inspiration for fitness inventors and innovators.
"When you're running a business, yes it's about products and it's about innovation, but it's really about the people. When you're in a senior role, you're going to do as well as your ability to surround yourself with great people and enable them."
- Paul Byrne on leadership
Chapters:
Fly fishing – 1:30
Moving from New Jersey to Oregon – 3:50
Great ideas and managing People - 6:01
Accountability, obesity and the opportunities in fitness - 7:32
