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Like many during the pandemic, Brooklyn gym owner Tommy Ardito discovered baking. Ever the entrepreneur, he was soon selling (via Instagram!) pizza from his apartment kitchen. Now known as the “Underground Pizza Boss,” Ardito is about to open a brick-and-mortar to share his artisanal slices citywide. We talked to him about his unstoppable drive and motivation, about fitness (he knows a lot), about the financial predicament facing Millennials, about surviving as a soloist, and, of course, we talk a lot about pizza.

Irony Is His Middle Name: Fitness and Pizza Guru Tommy Ardito

Tommy Ardito has a no-nonsense approach when it comes to fitness training and life. He started working early in his life, and by taking jobs to get himself through college, Tommy eventually completed his Nutrition and Exercise Science degree at Queens College. Today, Tommy is the founder and Head Strength &amp; Conditioning Coach of Brooklyn Fitness, an inclusive and supportive training gym based in South Slope, Brooklyn, NYC. At Brooklyn Fitness, Tommy and his team deliver bespoke workouts to ensure clients’ success. Tommy joins me today to discuss how he kept Brooklyn Fitness going throughout the coronavirus shutdown. He explains how digitalization and taking his fitness software online supported his gym through the crisis. He highlights the importance of cultivating connections and relationships with clients and gym members, especially in the time of the pandemic. And he also explains why diversification is both a blessing and a curse when it comes to running a business and illustrates the power of diligence in trying times.   Think of your gym as a contributor to the on-going body of research in strength &amp; conditioning. Every client that walks through those doors is an experience for your fitness coaches. – Tommy Ardito   This week on the Physical Preparation Podcast:  How Tommy transitioned from being a training manager in a private gym to opening his fitness facility Getting started in the world of physical preparation and how working in a pizzeria inspired Tommy to become a business owner What makes running a gym in New York different from other places Tommy’s response to the coronavirus shutdown and how he kept his gym’s momentum up despite the quarantine The importance of maintaining a relationship with gym members and clients Tommy’s “pandemic pizza pick-up” and the importance of diversification in business The challenges and hurdles of running a gym in New York City Learning to trust yourself, the value of sharing knowledge, and why the fitness industry loses experience Tommy’s advice for young trainers about coaching in 2020    Resources Mentioned:  Bridge Athletic    Connect with Tommy:  Brooklyn Fitness Website Brooklyn Fitness on Instagram Tommy Ardito on Instagram    Momentous – The Cleanest Recovery Products in the World Momentous is a world-renowned sports performance and recovery supplement. Preferred by top-level athletes in the NFL, NBA, NHL, and NCAA, Momentous is NSF and Informed Sports Certified. Experience the best-tasting, cleanest recovery products in the world and take your performance to the next level. Choose Momentous. For more information on Momentous or to place your first order, visit www.livemomentous.com/robertson – use the coupon code: Robertson20 at checkout to receive 20% off your first order or receive a free 3-pack sample.   Subscribe, Rate &amp; Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website. And last but not least, please don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media. Thank you! The post Tommy Ardito on Side Hustles, Perseverance and Diversification appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

<p>Tommy Ardito has a no-nonsense approach when it comes to fitness training and life.</p> <p>He started working early in his life, and by taking jobs to get himself through college, Tommy eventually completed his Nutrition and Exercise Science degree at Queens College.</p> <p>Today, Tommy is the founder and Head Strength &amp; Conditioning Coach of Brooklyn Fitness, an inclusive and supportive training gym based in South Slope, Brooklyn, NYC. At Brooklyn Fitness, Tommy and his team deliver bespoke workouts to ensure clients’ success.</p> <p>Tommy joins me today to discuss how he kept Brooklyn Fitness going throughout the coronavirus shutdown.</p> <p>He explains how digitalization and taking his fitness software online supported his gym through the crisis.</p> <p>He highlights the importance of cultivating connections and relationships with clients and gym members, especially in the time of the pandemic.</p> <p>And he also explains why diversification is both a blessing and a curse when it comes to running a business and illustrates the power of diligence in trying times.</p> <p> </p> <blockquote><p>Think of your gym as a contributor to the on-going body of research in strength &amp; conditioning. Every client that walks through those doors is an experience for your fitness coaches. – Tommy Ardito</p></blockquote> <p> </p> <h2>This week on the Physical Preparation Podcast:</h2> <ul> <li>How Tommy transitioned from being a training manager in a private gym to opening his fitness facility</li> <li>Getting started in the world of physical preparation and how working in a pizzeria inspired Tommy to become a business owner</li> <li>What makes running a gym in New York different from other places</li> <li>Tommy’s response to the coronavirus shutdown and how he kept his gym’s momentum up despite the quarantine</li> <li>The importance of maintaining a relationship with gym members and clients</li> <li>Tommy’s “pandemic pizza pick-up” and the importance of diversification in business</li> <li>The challenges and hurdles of running a gym in New York City</li> <li>Learning to trust yourself, the value of sharing knowledge, and why the fitness industry loses experience</li> <li>Tommy’s advice for young trainers about coaching in 2020</li> </ul> <p> </p> <h2>Resources Mentioned:</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.bridgeathletic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bridge Athletic</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <h2>Connect with Tommy:</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.brooklynfitness.nyc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brooklyn Fitness Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/brooklynfitnessnyc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brooklyn Fitness on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/onetombonation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tommy Ardito on Instagram</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <h2>Momentous – The Cleanest Recovery Products in the World</h2> <p>Momentous is a world-renowned sports performance and recovery supplement. Preferred by top-level athletes in the NFL, NBA, NHL, and NCAA, Momentous is NSF and Informed Sports Certified.</p> <p>Experience the best-tasting, cleanest recovery products in the world and take your performance to the next level. Choose Momentous.</p> <p>For more information on Momentous or to place your first order, visit <a href="http://www.livemomentous.com/robertson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.livemomentous.com/robertson</a> – use the coupon code: <strong>Robertson20</strong> at checkout to receive 20% off your first order <strong>or</strong> receive a free 3-pack sample.</p> <p> </p> <h2>Subscribe, Rate &amp; Share!</h2> <p>Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes.</p> <p>If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/robertson-training-systems/id1011924486" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/physical-preparation-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://soundcloud.com/robertson-training-system/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SoundCloud</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3QJqBPBXludfOHLqGv4eio?si=J39IJr2SQW6bPL4K9xDcRg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9yb2JlcnRzb250cmFpbmluZ3N5c3RlbXMuY29tL3BvZGNhc3Qv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a> and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheRobertsonTrainingSystems" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/RobTrainSystems" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/robtrainsystems/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> or <a href="http://robertsontrainingsystems.com/blog/category/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">visit our website</a>.</p> <p>And last but not least, please don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media. Thank you!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://robertsontrainingsystems.com/blog/tommy-ardito-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tommy Ardito on Side Hustles, Perseverance and Diversification</a> appeared first on <a href="https://robertsontrainingsystems.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Robertson Training Systems</a>.</p>

Tommy Ardito on Side Hustles, Perseverance and Diversification