
Mike Petrella
What HIT machines are right for you if you’re looking to make the most from your money, your scale, and your approach to strength training?
This previously members-only episode is a Masterclass from STG Strength & Power Owner Mike Petrella on how to make smart choices that fit your budget and goals.
We go into things like buying versus leasing, machine durability and maintenance, buying brand new versus second-hand, fit considerations, modifications, and more!
If you want to make sure you get the best machines for your strength training business, your budget, and your personal training style, this episode with Mike is a fantastic one to help you hit the ground running!
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Show Notes
- 00:00 – Episode preview
- 02:19 – Buying VS leasing machines
- 05:16 – On HIT machine maintenance
- 08:39 – Buying options for MedX
- 10:21 – Leasing used equipment
- 11:46 – College programs
- 15:59 – On buying second-hand HIT machines
- 22:16 – Search terms and methods to use when looking for used machines
- 26:10 – HIT Machine recommendations: what should you get?
- 30:31 – How to think about price points between different brands
- 33:09 – Important factors to consider when choosing machines and equipment
- 37:27 – Websites
- 40:57 – Important considerations regarding flooring
- 45:22 – On gym real estate options: expanding, buying, leasing
- 52:50 – On building your brand (and how it can affect everything you build and do)
People Mentioned & Selected Links from this Episode
- Mike Petrella | STG Strength and Power | HIB Episodes
- Arthur Jones | HIB Episodes
- Erik McKay
- Frank Zane | Official Website | Train with Zane
- Dr. Ellington Darden | Dr. Darden on Amazon | On Google Books | The New High-Intensity Training (book)
- Blair Wilson | MedX Precision Fitness | HIB Episodes
- Luke Carlson | Official Website | Discover Strength | HIB Episodes
- Doug Holland on Instagram | HIB Episodes
- Nautilus | Official Website
- MedX Europe
- MedX
- Pendulum
- Hammer Strength
- DynaVec (note: no longer in business, sadly!)
- Resistance Exercise Conference (REC)
- DrDarden.com (note: redirects to T-Nation’s Dr. Darden page)
- Bodybuilding.com Forums (note: undergoing reconstruction at the moment)
- Kieser Training | HIB Episodes

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