Best Kart Class Podcasts (2025)

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FCM220: The Rhythm Remembers: Music as Medicine for Movement, Mood, and Meaning with Emma Marshall 1:01:35

2d ago1:01:35

1:01:35

What if music isn’t just a good playlist in your classes, but the most powerful tool you have to transform how your clients feel, heal, and remember your brand? In this unforgettable episode of the Fitcarma Podcast, we sit down with Emma Marshall, researcher, educator, and author of Music is Medicine, to explore the deep, untapped potential of musi…

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FCM219: Brands That Move People: Inside Collective Studios with Ashley Marand Iwanicki 1:22:23

24d ago1:22:23

1:22:23

Ashley Marand Iwanicki is the founder and CEO of The Collective Studios, a boutique fitness brand in New Hampshire that’s redefining what it means to lead with purpose, build community, and create experiences that actually move people. In this powerful conversation, Ashley shares how a vivid dream sparked the vision for her studio, what it means to…

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FCM218: 13 Reasons Body Transformation Marketing Is Failing Your Business (Backed by Research) 1:03:34

1M ago1:03:34

1:03:34

Episode Description & Show Notes: This week, a fitness influencer went viral for saying people over 200 pounds shouldn’t be allowed in Pilates class—and that instructors with a “gut” shouldn’t be teaching. Yes, she deleted the video. But the damage was done. Thousands of people agreed with her. This is the fitness industry we’re still up against. A…

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FCM217: If They’re Not Showing Up, That’s On Us: Why the Real Problem Isn’t Motivation—It’s Conversion 38:54

2M ago38:54

38:54

What if your potential clients aren’t lazy, unmotivated, or inconsistent—what if your brand just isn’t making them feel like they belong? In this episode, we challenge one of the fitness industry’s most toxic assumptions and reveal why people aren’t saying yes to your studio (even when your workouts are amazing). We’ll share real stories, client ex…

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FCM216: Stepping Off The Trend Treadmill: Why We Keep Chasing What’s Hot—and What to Do Instead 49:30

2M ago49:30

49:30

Trends aren’t growing the fitness industry—they’re just keeping it spinning. Despite all the buzz and innovation, only 20–30% of people consistently work out. And that number hasn’t moved in decades. In this episode, Barry and Shay unpack what they call The Trend Treadmill—the cycle of constantly chasing what’s hot in hopes of staying relevant… and…

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FCM215: The North Star: The Secret to Building a Brand That Grows With You 36:22

3M ago36:22

36:22

If your fitness brand isn’t growing the way you want it to, it’s probably not a marketing problem. It’s not your logo. It’s not even your class experience. It’s the lack of a North Star—a core belief that guides your messaging, your experience, your team, and your future. In this episode, Barry and Shay break down what a North Star really is, how t…

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FCM214: What Music, Mario Kart, and Your Cueing Style Have in Common 47:41

3M ago47:41

47:41

What does your cueing style have in common with Mario Kart and a trip to IKEA? A lot more than you think. In this episode, Barry and Shay answer a big question from inside the Conservatory: How do you balance giving clear technique cues with creating a fun, immersive experience? They break down why fun isn't fluff (it’s actually the key to results)…

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FCM213: Beyond the Workout: Crafting Story-Driven Class Experiences 48:26

4M ago48:26

48:26

What if your fitness class was more than just a workout? What if it was a transformational journey where every client felt like the hero of their own story? In this episode, we dive deep into the Story Driven Class Experience™, breaking down how to use the Hero’s Journey framework to create more immersive, emotionally engaging classes. We’ll explor…

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FCM212: The Fear That's Silently Sabotaging Your Studio’s Brand 38:40

4M ago38:40

38:40

Are you unknowingly holding back your studio’s growth? Many fitness business owners hesitate to define their clients’ real struggles, fearing they’ll sound negative or push people away. But here’s the truth: If you don’t define the problem, your dream clients won’t see why they need you. In this episode, Barry and Shay break down the silent fear th…

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FCM211: A New Era, and a Game-Changing Challenge for Instructors 39:13

5M ago39:13

39:13

After nearly a year away, we're back—and stepping into a whole new era! In this episode, we’re catching you up on everything: our big move to Costa Mesa, our massive brand refresh (say hello to FitCarMa!), and the exciting changes ahead for the podcast. But the biggest news? The Make Them Feel Something Challenge. This 21-day challenge is going to …

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Is my Chassis Bent? 6:27

8M ago6:27

6:27

You’ve had an accident, but now you need to work out whether your kart is bent. Kart manufacturers design their chassis’ a lot softer these days. That's to try and counter the softer tires racers use. A softer chassis absorbs a lot of that flex when drivers are cornering. Now we're seeing a lot of karts having accidents because drivers are going at…

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How to Avoid Accidents 7:22

8M ago7:22

7:22

With more than 30 drivers on a race track that is less than one kilometer long, no matter how much we prepare there will always be a tussle or two in the opening corners. Sadly it may be the end of your race if you are directly caught up in this. It’s super important to be looking as far ahead as you can to see what is happening. If you’re starting…

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Checking you Chain Tension 5:33

8M ago5:33

5:33

Today I'm looking at how to check your chain tension. Now, when it comes to chains, I find they're wearing out a lot faster than what they previously were. That could be down to the quality of the chains, or it could be that we're now driving faster engines. With drivers being on the track for more practicing, a lot of these factors are wearing out…

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Meet APEX 4:17

8M ago4:17

4:17

Over the last 12-18 months Kart Class has been working on a new feature to answer peoples questions (immediately!). Now if you're unsure of what setup adjustment to make at the race track, don't know what tyre pressure to use, or a certain sprocket for over 30 circuits, Kart Classes latest invention APEX will help! Simply type in your question & re…

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FCM210: Revolutionizing Your Studio: The Transformative Power of Strategic Instructor Reviews 37:04

1y ago37:04

37:04

Whether you're new to conducting formal and informal evaluations or looking to refine your current process, this episode is packed with insights. We discuss performance reviews' important role in enhancing your business and team dynamics. Learn from common mistakes and adopt best practices for effective feedback. From improving instructor performan…

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FCM209: Soulful Strategies: The Revolution in Fitness Marketing You Need 32:39

1+ y ago32:39

32:39

In this episode, we turn the traditional fitness marketing playbook on its head. If you're like most fitness professionals we speak to, you may not know exactly who your ideal client is or how to market to them in a way that communicates your value, or you have an idea of how you want to portray yourself to your people, but don't know for certain i…

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FCM208: How To Sell Out Your Classes & Become A Sought-After Experience 35:38

1+ y ago35:38

35:38

Unlock the secrets to transforming your fitness classes into must-attend events with this enlightening podcast episode. We dive into innovative strategies that go beyond traditional fitness classes, focusing on creating a unique and immersive experience for participants. Discover how to captivate and retain a broader audience by incorporating creat…

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How to be Consistent 4:58

1+ y ago4:58

4:58

Winning races comes down to being fast, but also being consistent. That might mean stringing 10 laps in a row within 1 tenth of a second. What this does is, by making less mistakes, chasing drivers will find it harder to overtake and beat you. Consistency means finding the same markings around the track and aiming to hit these points lap after lap.…

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How to Overtake 5:36

1+ y ago5:36

5:36

Motor Racing is all about driving fast and trying to beat your competition. But sometimes that means we need to overtake our competitors to get in-front and win the race. Nerves, confidence and choosing the right corners are all important when it comes to learning how to overtake other drivers. Setting up a pass so that the driver doesn't get you b…

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FCM207: From Chaos To Consistency: Why Structured Programming is Essential for Studios & Instructors 44:33

1+ y ago44:33

44:33

In this eye-opening episode, we delve into a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of group fitness success: the power of standardized programming in fitness studios. Join us as we explore why allowing instructors to freestyle their classes is a misstep for boutique studio owners, and how implementing structured, templated programming can revolutioni…

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Go Kart Rear Axle Setup 4:42

1+ y ago4:42

4:42

Today we're discussing go-kart rear axles. When it comes to motor racing, cars have suspension. So karting is different because the rear axle acts like a suspension. It might flex a little bit here and there depending on the stiffness of the axle, but realistically it doesn't spring like suspension does. So, it's important to use it as a tuning too…

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FCM206: The Power of MVC: The Path to Addictive Fitness Classes 37:23

1+ y ago37:23

37:23

Get ready to dive deep into the art and science of creating fitness experiences that keep clients coming back for more! In this episode, Shay, our seasoned experience designer, peels back the curtain on the number one challenge studio owners face - inconsistency in their classes. Discover the secret sauce of "Minimum Viable Certainty" (MVC) as Shay…

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How to Kart in the Rain 5:25

1+ y ago5:25

5:25

Today we're going to be discussing how to go-kart in the rain. Now, for most of us, we tend to want to drive as it’s easier. When you drive in the rain, things are going to wear out quicker; engines, tires, cleaning the kart, that takes more time. The chances of spinning out are more evident with the wet weather, but let's face it, motor racing is …

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FCM205: The Game-Changer: How to Overcome Your Biggest Obstacle to Success 25:56

1+ y ago25:56

25:56

Uncover the Game-Changing Secret to Skyrocket Your Fitness Career... Join Barry and Shay as they unveil exclusive insights from one of Barry's recent strategy sessions, exposing the ONE elusive factor holding back fitness professionals from achieving unparalleled success. Discover the 'why' behind this obstacle, unravel its mysteries, and gain acti…

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How to find the final second of Lap Time 5:20

1+ y ago5:20

5:20

Today we're going to be discussing how to find the last one second in kart racing. Now, it can be quite frustrating as you're starting out in karting and you're picking off one to two seconds at a time because you're just starting out and it all seems a little bit too easy. You're like, oh, how good's this going? My times are dropping. Then it come…

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Learning new Race Tracks 3:33

1+ y ago3:33

3:33

Let’s look at why it’s so important to not just drive at the one circuit. For some people, they don't have the luxury of having a circuit close to them. So, they might have to travel one or two hours away and be forced to just drive at the one circuit. If you are fortunate enough to have a couple of circuits within a reasonable drive, we want to lo…

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Negative vs Positive Camber 4:45

1+ y ago4:45

4:45

Let’s look at when to use positive or negative camber in kart racing. Now the first thing is what is camber? That's changing the angle of the tire. As you are looking at it from a top-down point of view, if you've got the tires pointing towards the inside of the kart, that's going to be negative camber. If they're pointing towards the outside of th…

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FCM204: Why You're Not Selling Out Your Classes (& What To Do About It!) Audiobook Version 22:09

1+ y ago22:09

22:09

This episode is the audiobook version of an ebook we wrote called 'Why You're Not Selling Out Your Classes (& What To Do About It!)' where we summarize what we feel is everything you need to know about what it takes to easily and confidently attract more of your dream clients. As you listen, you'll notice that at the end of each section are some jo…

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FCM203: Learn What 'Era' of Your Fitness Career You Are In... And What It Means For Your Growth 29:39

1+ y ago29:39

29:39

In his book Hero on a Mission, Donald Miller describes 4 main character "archetypes". The victim, villain, hero, and guide. In your fitness career, you play three of those four parts at some point, as you move through your different "Eras" This episode was inspired by Miller's book, and today you'll learn how recognizing what era you (or others in …

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FCM202: Why Most Group Fitness Marketing Fails: Understanding Strategy vs. Tactics 12:38

1+ y ago12:38

12:38

Unlock the secrets to marketing success in your fitness business. Join us as we delve into the crucial difference between marketing strategy and tactics. Barry breaks down the essence of each, helping you understand why they're both essential. Discover how your marketing strategy is your blueprint for success, setting you apart from the competition…

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FCM201: WE'RE BACK! Welcome To The NEW Fitcarma Podcast. (Part 2) 34:56

1+ y ago34:56

34:56

Welcome to the NEW Fitcarma Podcast! For 200 episodes spanning half a decade, we brought on experts from every corner of the industry to share what they know about what they do best. We interviewed everyone from marketing experts, legal, finance, studio design, vocal coaches, and professional class reviewers, you name it. But now that we're back, w…

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FCM200: WE'RE BACK! Welcome To The NEW Fitcarma Podcast. (Part 1) 52:50

1+ y ago52:50

52:50

Welcome to the NEW Fitcarma Podcast! For 200 episodes spanning half a decade, we brought on experts from every corner of the industry to share what they know about what they do best. We interviewed everyone from marketing experts, legal, finance, studio design, vocal coaches, and professional class reviewers, you name it. But now that we're back, w…

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How to get a good race start 7:09

2y ago7:09

7:09

Let's be honest. It's all good qualifying up the front, but if you aren't good at the race starts, then it's all a waste of time. There's different techniques drivers can use to get a better launch, this then gives the driver an opportunity to pass a few drivers. Then working out whether the inside, or outside (more risky) line is going to be best …

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Practice makes Permanent 7:02

2y ago7:02

7:02

Let’s discuss how some drivers can dominate on a practice day, but then can't translate that onto a race day. We see in practice sometimes, kids setting the fastest laps they've ever set. Two days later, or a couple of weeks later, get to race day and suddenly, they're 0.4, maybe even up to one second off the pace they were driving the weekend befo…

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Wet Weather Driving Tips 6:58

2y ago6:58

6:58

In motor racing, driving in the wet conditions can be more difficult than driving in the dry conditions. Wheel spin, limited grip, understeer, are all factors that are exaggerated in the rain. For drivers though, they need to learn how to adapt to all conditions so that on race day, they are ready for whatever challenge is thrown at them. In this e…

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Creating a Winning Mindset 8:05

2y ago8:05

8:05

We pay a lot of money for our race tires, and we pay a lot of money to get a good engine. We buy brand new go-karts, and we still find ourselves finishing in the middle of the pack. We're now wondering to ourselves, "Well, we've got all the equipment, we are getting coaching, and we still can't move up the pack. What can it be?" Well, a lot of it c…

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How to manage your Kart Tyres 7:35

2y ago7:35

7:35

Tire management is something drivers don’t always think about, but it plays a big role in the results. Now a lot is determined by how hard or how soft the compound of tire that you're driving on. It also has a lot to do with the track surface itself, so whether it's abrasive or it's a smooth surface and the temperature of the day does have a bit to…

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How to use Data Analysis 8:05

2y ago8:05

8:05

We discuss the pros and cons of data analysis in this podcast. Now, technologies improved a lot over the last five, 10 years, and when I was winning all my races in the 2005, 2015 era, we didn't really look a lot into data analysis. It just wasn't something that technology was up to scratch with. So nowadays when you're looking at, whether it's a M…

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Top 3 Mistakes Beginners Make in Karting 11:21

2y ago11:21

11:21

When we’re starting out in karting, it’s daunting! We’ve got no idea what’s going on, what do we buy, what pressures do we use and how and where do we drive on the racetrack? I’ve covered the 3 biggest mistakes that beginners make when they enter karting. Time and time again, drivers don't realise they are making mistakes, so with bad repetition, t…

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AKC Round 2 Wrap Up from Wanneroo, WA 8:18

2y ago8:18

8:18

The second round of the Australian Kart Championships took place at the Tiger Kart Club in Wanneroo, Western Australia this past weekend. It was the first time a Western Australian circuit has held a round of the AKC since it moved to a five-round championship, and the first at Tiger Kart Club since 2005. For a lot of competitors, the 6,000km + roa…

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USA Track Review - Atlanta Motorsports Park 7:06

2y ago7:06

7:06

The next circuit we’re looking at in our USA Track review is Atlanta Motor Sports Park in Dawson, Georgia. So the track itself is a private club and it shares the facility with a car racing track. So, it's not something that you can just rock up with your car in the back of a truck or a van and just go and drive the facility. You must be a member, …

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USA Track Review - New Castle Motorsports Park 5:44

2y ago5:44

5:44

We're going to try and do a miniseries & talk about some USA kart tracks that we recently toured on a road trip. How to get involved in some of these different facilities around the country, but also just giving it a review on what we thought it was like driving at these places, who we drove for when we leased the kart packages, and a general sense…

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USA Track Review - Go Pro Motorplex 7:56

2y ago7:56

7:56

The next track we are reviewing is the GoPro Motorplex Circuit in Charlotte, North Carolina. The facility is world-class with state-of-the-art lighting allowing this circuit to be used all day and into the evening. With motor racing being such a big part of the town, it’s common to see Indy Car, Nascar and Sprint Car drivers on track during the wee…

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Which country produces the fastest racing drivers? 9:01

2+ y ago9:01

9:01

When it comes to Motor Racing, there is a lot of countries represented in all categories. But which countries produce the fastest drivers consistently? Formula 1 has drivers from North America, Europe, Australia and Asia, and we know Italy is the home to most of the major karting manufacturers. But what makes these racing drivers so good? Is it the…

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FCM199: Why Your Business Might Not Be As Inclusive As You Think It Is & How It Affects Your Reach with Tasha Edwards 45:20

2+ y ago45:20

45:20

This episode is going to cause you to question a lot about our industry, and how you’re offering the experience of exercise in your business. Because when it comes to inclusion, there is so much that we don’t think of that is causing a massive population of people to feel unwelcome and defeated by what you’re offering, rather than the way you hope …

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FCM198: The Power of Professional Boundaries to Scale Your Business with Danielle Stead-Blanton 1:16:06

2+ y ago1:16:06

1:16:06

Our guest in this episode is a business operations consultant and attorney for fitness, wellness, and creative professionals. She’s passionate about providing her clients with her playbook and systems to teach them how to build the business they want and deserve, without the constant anxiety, overwhelm, exhaustion, or frustration. Through the conve…

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FCM197: How To Leverage Your Uniqueness To Reach Dramatically More Clients with Jude Charles 59:20

2+ y ago59:20

59:20

If you’re a regular listener of the show, you know we talk a lot about leveraging your uniqueness to scale your business- whether that be your unique origin story, your core values, your beliefs, or your unique skills. The reason is because #1, there is no one else like you in the world, and you can immediately set yourself apart from competitors t…

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FCM196: Why Self-Reflection Is The Key To Career Longevity with Anthony J Wall 41:56

2+ y ago41:56

41:56

We've partnered with ACE for a few recent episodes to bring you the best info on how to future-proof your business. In this truly heart-driven conversation our guest speaks about why turning a mirror on yourself and consistently self-assessing is the key to career longevity. This involves taking a hard look at your interests, your skills, the types…

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FCM195: Why Your Marketing Will Fail If It Doesn't Focus On This One Thing with Alexa Cawley 58:46

2+ y ago58:46

58:46

The big question we unpack in this episode is... what does your community really want from you? And we’re not talking surface-level stuff like abs... What do they really want out of the time they’ve sold to you? Today’s episode features a marketing consultant for health & wellness entreprenuers, focused on helping wellness brands grow and learn how…

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FCM194: Steps to Producing Your Own Continuing Education Content with Chris Gagliardi 42:10

2+ y ago42:10

42:10

Do you have an area of expertise in fitness? Have you ever considered writing continuing education content, or producing your own training program? Maybe you've mastered one skill that you want to share. If you're wondering what the steps are to producing something that could be accredited by an organization like ACE, then press play on this episod…

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