Episode description

We start today with a somber note as we recognize the loss of one of our community members, Agie Yatsko.  Meredith gives a touching tribute and shares accounts from community members.

Sheldon has been traveling again and gets his hotel brands mixed up ... leading to a "no gym" situation. Meredith teases her friends with Peloton gear. 

Our guest today is Echelon's own "international man of mystery" - Jim Johnson.  "Chattanooga Jim" has been a staple of the community for years and he had joined even before it was a public platform. We learn about his incredibly interesting life that includes starting a number of businesses including a helicopter tour company, a magazine and his biggest venture biketours.com that has set over 35,000 people up with tours around the world for over 20 years. Jim is also a strong advocate for his adopted home town of Chattanooga and has fought hard for many years to ensure that the community keeps its citizens first. He truly is an amazing person!

Fitness news discusses that Tonal is in trouble and desperately looking for a buyer. If they don't find one , it could be an issue.  Peloton reports on hiring more gaming experts and hints about multiplayer gaming. Forme has decided to go public and introduces a $399 a month service that includes 1 hr a week of 1:1 training.  We discuss the attractiveness of this. Sugarbot launches its tracking app for Apple watch.  Mere and shel talk about "food tracking" and whether it's something they subscribe to.

In echelon news - Ashley Kelly is leaving Echelon to be close to family in BVI she will be missed. Are Mere and Shel a jinx??  We've had 3 instructors leave not too long after their interviews with us...    Mere talks about the "circuit breaker" row classes.  Starting to see Echelon testimonials be released. Manny Lopez has a new look!  Fun names and shout outs galore! 

We recap the prior two Snackdowns! and have a new one to commemorate Pie Month!