#41 - Turning Frustration into Innovation: The Birth of the Freebell w/ Thomas Lower

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In this episode, I sit down with Thomas Lower, a seasoned Olympic weightlifting coach, national champion, and innovator in fitness.
We dive into his journey from competing and coaching at the highest levels to creating the Freebell—a unique training tool born from years of experience and a passion for problem-solving.
Thomas shares insights into the grit it took to develop and patent this product, the challenges of manufacturing, and his commitment to helping others unlock their potential through fitness.
Show Notes:

[00:00:00] – Thomas’s background in Olympic weightlifting, coaching, and key career highlights.
[00:04:00] – The spark behind creating the Freebell and its unique features.
[00:08:00] – Challenges with existing equipment and how Freebell addresses those issues.
[00:11:00] – Insights into the design and initial prototype development process.
[00:15:00] – Navigating the patenting process: types of patents and securing protections.
[00:19:00] – The hurdles of U.S. manufacturing and pivoting to international options.
[00:24:00] – Teaming up with Bishop Barbell for distribution and debuting at the Summit Games.
[00:27:00] – Community and family support driving Thomas’s entrepreneurial journey.
[00:30:00] – Lessons from weightlifting applied to persistence in entrepreneurship.
[00:36:00] – Using Freebell in physical therapy, injury prevention, and athletic training.
[00:42:00] – The role of creativity in fitness and the Freebell’s potential applications.

Connect with Thomas:

Instagram (The Freebell): https://www.instagram.com/thefreebell
Instagram (Freebell Academy): https://www.instagram.com/freebellacademy
Instagram (Lower Weightlifting Club): https://www.instagram.com/lowerweightliftingclub
Website: http://www.thefreebell.com/

Connect with Athan:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/doingtheworkpodcast
Website: https://www.athanschindler.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/athanschindler
Strive S&C: www.strivebastrop.com

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