Some prefer to grunt ‘n groan at Gold’s. Others sweat it out at the Y. For around 3,600 Kansas Citians, there’s only one choice: Scott Fitness.

John Scott and his team of trainers and employees have built an impressive chain of stylish workout facilities that reaches from 2nd St. to 43rd St. in KC. There are no contracts or signup fees, classes are free, and the vast majority of the members are regular people — not bodybuilders or “meatheads,” as John has been known to call them.

Having been a member myself for nearly three years, I’d admired John’s attitude and forward-thinking approach toward business, but I’d never gotten to talk to him about it. So, a few weeks ago, I got the man to sit down and dish. He was every bit as smart, passionate and profane as I’d suspected. I also had a bit of fun with the editing. (Warning: Rated TV-MA for language. Ha!)