What does it take to build confidence, longevity, and community through movement? On this episode of Music City Mindset, Blake Harris and Evan Butler sit down with Ishmael “The Black Superman” Sandiford — athlete, calisthenics coach, fitness entrepreneur, and founder of Fit-X Experience.

Ishmael shares the story behind his passion for fitness, which was shaped by watching his father train with discipline and inspired by his late brother, who lived with cerebral palsy far beyond doctors’ expectations through a commitment to healthy practices.

From sharing workouts and motivation on social media to building an audience of more than 150,000 followers, Ishmael has made movement and fitness a central part of his mission. He also explains the story behind his famous “Black Supermans” — a midrange-style pushup that he recommends as a daily movement — and how he works toward completing at least 1,000 every day.

The conversation also dives into Fit-X Experience, the fitness party concept Ishmael founded in 2025. Combining DJs, trainers, high-energy workouts, music, and community, Fit-X is designed to make fitness feel welcoming, fun, and accessible for people of all fitness levels.

Ishmael and the Fit-X Experience Tour are coming to Nashville on Saturday, September 26, 2026, for Headliners Only at The Lab Training Studio.

FIT-X EXPERIENCE TOUR: HEADLINERS ONLY

Saturday, September 26, 2026
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
The Lab Training Studio — Nashville, TN
Tickets: $20

The Nashville event will feature Ish “The Black Superman” Sandiford, guest trainers, music, high-energy boot camp workouts, wellness and fitness vendors, and a community-focused atmosphere designed to get people moving and having fun.

Get Tickets: Fit-X Experience: Headliners Only Tickets

Learn More About Fit-X Experience: fitxexperience.fit

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