Meet Richard Loshaw of Relentless Fit 365 in Logan Square

Today we’d like to introduce you to Richard Loshaw.

Richard, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I had just turned 44 and I was sitting at home watching TV and eating Pizza. My audio to my TV went out so I got up and attempted to fix the problem, which I assumed was with one of the cables in the back of the TV. It took me 5 minutes to fix it, but I was out of breath from squatting behind the TV and my body felt beaten and broken. I realized that I had started to age before my time and I knew it was due to a lack of activity and poor food choices. I decided then to change my life and that is where Relentless Jake comes in. I trained with Jake for 3 days a week for the first 6 months, then it bumped it up to 5 days a week. During this time, we developed a close friendship and bonded over fitness and athletics. The changes in my life and fitness levels where extreme, to say the least. I’ve competed in 3 Spartan races including a Super and 2 Sprints, and have hiked the rain forest in Costa Rica. I had finally found and/or created the life of my dreams.

About 18 months ago Jake and I started to plan the next phase of his business Relentless Fit 365, at which time he asked if I would be willing to partner with him. I gladly and excitedly said yes! There was no hesitation on my part. I wanted to give to others what had been giving to me through Fitness. The freedom of choice. The freedom to continue to do the activities I loved no matter my age. It is my hope that we will reach people that have almost given up, much like I had, and help them turn over a new lease on life.

We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
The transition from fitness enthusiast to fitness business owner has been relatively smooth. The key to our success is that Jake and I share the same vision for the company. I’m not sure that would be the case with anyone else but with Jake. I think our major challenge was finding a studio space to call home. Many landlords seemed unwilling to deal with a couple of guys looking to open a fitness business. I guess they thought we were a couple of meat-heads. Eventually, we found our home at 4200 West Diversity, but even that was difficult as initially, they were not interested in leasing to a fitness business either. Once we explained that this was a virtual company that produces exercise videos, and materials they eventually came on board. It’s been smooth sailing ever since.

So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the Relentless Fit 365 story. Tell us more about the business.
Relentless Fit 365 is a virtual fitness company with global impact. We produce high-quality training videos for people all over the world through our website and via YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. We specialize in multi-dimensional training, which targets overall fitness to improve quality of life and athletic performance.

I most proud of the community we have developed in really just 4 short months. We have an active Facebook group page called, Relentless Warriors that is just booming. Clients from Canada, Japan, Norway, Portugal, US, Germany, and many others regularly engage on the group page. They encourage each other and share their success and struggles. It’s truly an amazing thing to watch happen. Fitness is like a universal language, it crosses all borders and helps bring people together. The changes in our client’s perspectives are really more impressive than the changes in their physical body, yet both continue to improve dramatically.

Has luck played a meaningful role in your life and business?
I actually don’t believe in luck. I think people are responsible for making things happen for themselves through their actions or lack thereof. I say that but also can’t help but think that Jake was placed in my life for a reason, and without him, none of this would be possible.

Pricing:

• $9.95 monthly Relentless Training H.I.I.T app coming in January. App will include daily workouts, instruction, group chat and much more
• $9.95 monthly Relentless Training Strength Training app coming in January. App will include daily workouts, instruction, group chat and much more
• $9.95 monthly Relentless Training Beginner Training app coming in January. App will include daily workouts, instruction, group chat and much more
• Free Workouts videos 7 days a week on YouTube at Relentless Jake Fitness

Contact Info:

• Address: 4200 West Diversy
  Studio 5
  60639
• Website: www.relentlessfit365.com
• Phone: 248-835-2943
• Email: rich@relentlessfit365.com
• Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=YEjtTGa_yIA&event=video_description&redir_token=natsaaOvq6tusZb-dDN6Tut_RAN8MTUxMjUwODE2MkAxNTEyNDIxNzYy&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Frelentlessjake%2F
• Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=YEjtTGa_yIA&event=video_description&redir_token=natsaaOvq6tusZb-dDN6Tut_RAN8MTUxMjUwODE2MkAxNTEyNDIxNzYy&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Frelentlesstrainingclub%2F
• Other: Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe48zO2uEpUP-XtI8rxv6sg

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