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Fitness + Technology

Fitness + Technology

159 Episodes • By Bryan O'Rourke • fitnesstech.libsyn.com/podcast...
Welcome to the Fitness + Technology Podcast for club owners, operators, and fitness professionals! This show is your #1 trusted resource for the accelerating world of fitness technology. Each week, we bring you an expert interview with a global influencer at the crossroads of fitness and technology. ...more
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Ataraxy: Reality of Developing Digital Fitness Products With Federico Imparatta
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Apr 22 2024 41m
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Pipeline Solutions: Go Digital To Go Human With Tessa Thomas
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Apr 1 2024 25m
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Vi: Supercharging AI Solutions With Spencer Honeyman
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Mar 26 2024 27m
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Trends In Tech, Marketing, & Boutique Fitness With Dan Uyemura
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Mar 13 2024 27m
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Barre Fusions: Trends In Group Fitness Programming With Erika Levy
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Feb 17 2024 24m
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Recovery Trends & Evolutionary Fitness With Edward Navan
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Jan 23 2024 22m
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Trends On The Latest Wearable Technologies With Angela Moscaritolo
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Oct 10 2023 38m
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Trends In Commercial Fitness Equipment With Jeff Dilts
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Sep 1 2023 38m
Chapter 1 2 mins
Jeff shares his insights on the commercial fitness space
Chapter 2 5 mins
Bryan and Jeff talk about technology integration with indoor cycling
Chapter 3 3 mins
Jeff further articulates on technology integration with other cardio equipment
Chapter 4 4 mins
Bryan and Jeff recognize the history of StairMaster and what’s trending in cardio equipment
Chapter 5 7 mins
Jeff explains the rise in strength training
Chapter 6 4 mins
Jeff gives his views on omnichannel content as a component of the member’s journey
Chapter 7 1 sec
Jeff impart his pearls of wisdom to the listeners regarding operations and staying at the forefront of the future
Chapter 8 6 mins
“From an operator’s standpoint, you have to constantly being listening.”
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Generational Dynamics, New Tech, & The Experience Economy with Rick Mayo
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Aug 11 2023 37m
Chapter 1 4 mins
Rick introduces Bryan to the show by asking about his professional background
Chapter 2 3 mins
Bryan shares with Rick about some of the latest trends in generational dynamics
Chapter 3 6 mins
Rick inquires with Bryan about his bullish views on the US economy
Chapter 4 4 mins
Bryan speaks on AI technology integrating into overall society
Chapter 5 3 mins
Bryan articulates further on the disruption of the experience economy from AI technology
Chapter 6 4 mins
Bryan surmises about why people are compelled to create and deploy new tech
Chapter 7 3 mins
Rick and Bryan speak on the future of the fitness industry
Chapter 8 5 mins
“The greatest business models haven’t been invented yet.”
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How To Prepare For The Future With John Sanei
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Jul 17 2023 28m
Becoming Supernatural
Chapter 1 38 sec
Bryan opens the show by asking John to synthesize how we should be preparing for the future
Chapter 2 5 mins
“You cannot solve a problem from the same awareness that created it."
Chapter 3 6 mins
John articulates on the implications of commoditizing in all industries
Chapter 4 6 mins
Bryan inquires with John about how leaders should change and reform their businesses
Chapter 5 3 mins
John shares his recommendations on books and podcasts
Chapter 6 3 mins
Bryan wraps up the show with John imparting his final pearls of wisdom to the listeners
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Wellness Trends, Tech Integration, & Business Challenges With Bob Esquerre
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Jul 12 2023 22m
Expanding Fitness Programming for Multi-Generational Wellness
Chapter 1 2 mins
Bryan asks Bob what he is witnessing as trends in the marketplace
Chapter 2 5 mins
Bob talks about staffing as it relates to health and wellness
Chapter 3 1 min
Bryan inquires with Bob about the primary challenges with staffing
Chapter 4 2 mins
Bob articulates on the advantages and pitfalls of technology adoption
Chapter 5 2 mins
Bob explains the changes for fitness professionals and its impact on the industry
Chapter 6 17 sec
Bryan wraps up the show as Bob imparts his pearls of wisdom to the listeners
Chapter 7 4 mins
“The biggest asset for us is the customer.”
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FitnessKPI: Crafting Effective Business Intelligence With Pablo Viñaspre
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Jun 28 2023 23m
Chapter 1 2 mins
Bryan opens the show by asking Pablo about the tech startup scene in Spain
Chapter 2 4 mins
Pablo shares his observations about technology adoption in the space
Chapter 3 4 mins
Pablo tells the story of creating FitnessKPI and the why behind it
Chapter 4 5 mins
Bryan inquires with Pablo on barriers for businesses not adopting effective automation and intelligence
Chapter 5 22 sec
Bryan wraps up the show with Pablo imparting his pearls of wisdom to the listeners
Chapter 6 2 mins
“Be brave if you want to innovate, if you want to leave an impact around you. Be brave and go for the ideas that you have because you’re going to enjoy that if you follow your heart.”
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Creating Brand Value With Digital Content With Rob Louw & Bryan O'Rourke
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May 18 2023 51m
Fitness Industry Growth and Trends
Chapter 1 1 min
Bryan opens the show by talking about Rob’s work background
Chapter 2 5 mins
Bryan & Rob talk about the state of content with increased demand in digital offerings
Chapter 3 5 mins
Rob speaks about key findings in EuropeActive’s Deloitte Research Report
Chapter 4 2 mins
Bryan & Rob talk about diverse solutions within the current fitness ecosystem
Chapter 5 2 mins
Bryan asks Rob his insights on the absence in products or services for consumers
Chapter 6 2 mins
Rob articulates his standpoint on the strategic frameworks and implementation approaches necessary to meet the dynamic demands of consumers
Chapter 7 2 mins
Rob responds to Bryan’s critique of operators' delayed pace in adopting digital strategies
Chapter 8 5 mins
Rob explains Basic-Fit’s tier pricing and omni-channel approach
Chapter 9 2 mins
Rob shares his takeaways on the potential opportunities available and the observed reluctance to adopt such forward-thinking methodologies
Chapter 10 13 mins
Bryan presents audience questions to Rob, who provides an expert analysis on each
Chapter 11 4 mins
“I think a lot of operators underestimate the brand that they have.”
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Aligning AI Technology & User Experience With Ian Houghton & Bryan O'Rourke
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Apr 6 2023 27m
AI and Personal Training
Chapter 1 2 mins
Bryan opens the show by introducing Ian and his background
Chapter 2 20 sec
Bryan gives an overview on user experience and how businesses use data to better serve their customers
Chapter 3 4 mins
“User experience is the emotion that is evoked as a result of every aspect of a member or user’s interaction with a product or company that contributes to overall perceptions and satisfactions.”
Chapter 4 1 min
Bryan shares his four pillars to user experience
Chapter 5 1 min
Ian shares his opinion on adopting the four pillars for user experience to gain a competitive advantage
Chapter 6 3 mins
Bryan and Ian talk about the components of AI for user experience
Chapter 7 3 mins
Ian explains Shosabi’s technology and what it’s used for
Chapter 8 7 mins
Ian answers questions from the audience about Shosabi
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What's Next: Key Trends That Will Shape The Next Decade LIVE FROM IHRSA 2023
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Mar 27 2023 47m
The Rise of the Prosumer
Chapter 1 3 mins
Bryan opens his presentation by covering six key themes with their respective challenges
Chapter 2 6 mins
Bryan talks about these dynamics including demographic shifts, globalism, sustainability, cooperation, and institutional distrust
Chapter 3 4 mins
Bryan articulates the cycle of technology creating new solutions and problems for how people are thinking and reassessing their lives
Chapter 4 5 mins
Bryan explains the term “prosumer” and emerging new models for the wellness industry
Chapter 5 5 mins
Bryan talks about economy and dispersion of the industry as it relates to digital and personal offerings
Chapter 6 16 mins
Bryan talks about technology and the shift for how we want it to serve us
Chapter 7 3 mins
“As we see the future, we act. As we act, so we become.”
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Emerging AI Technology & What It Means With Ian Houghton & Chris Stevenson
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Mar 16 2023 37m
AI Evolution
Chapter 1 8 mins
Bryan opens by introducing the panel and shares his thoughts on emerging AI technology
Chapter 2 2 mins
“Mindset, user experience, economics, and execution engines are the real four pillars of competitive capability.”
Chapter 3 2 mins
Ian talks about using AI to service onboarding customers
Chapter 4 3 mins
Chris talks about his impressions on these tools and what AI will replace
Chapter 5 4 mins
Ian contributes his thoughts on the subject
Chapter 6 5 mins
Bryan and Chris highlight the importance of AI as a solution to staffing challenges. Bryan shares some comments from the audience
Chapter 7 3 mins
The panel provides their feedback to the audience
Chapter 8 3 mins
Bryan wraps up the discussion with the panel sharing their final advice
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Servicing Boutique Studios & Key Trends In The Space With Lisa Kuecker
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Mar 14 2023 36m
Boutique Fitness Business Consulting
Chapter 1 6 mins
Bryan opens the show by introducing Lisa and talking about their shared background
Chapter 2 4 mins
Bryan asks Lisa how she got involved in the space and why she did it
Chapter 3 3 mins
Lisa talks about why she founded Studio Grow
Chapter 4 5 mins
Lisa shares her insights on some of the biggest challenges and key trends in the boutique studio fitness space
Chapter 5 3 mins
Lisa highlights the opportunities and growth in the market
Chapter 6 4 mins
Bryan and Lisa talk about competition between big box brands and boutiques
Chapter 7 1 min
Bryan wraps up the show by asking Lisa to impart her pearls of wisdom to the listeners
Chapter 8 4 mins
“None of us know everything.”
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Sustaining Tech Innovation & Winning Personalization With Hugo Braam
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Feb 28 2023 42m
Minimal Change in the Fitness Industry
Chapter 1 2 mins
Bryan opens the show by asking Hugo to share his story behind starting VirtuaGym
Chapter 2 5 mins
Hugo shares his views on accessibility and sustainability on technology innovation
Chapter 3 9 mins
Bryan and Hugo talk about club operators investing in their legacy technology systems
Chapter 4 7 mins
Bryan and Hugo articulate on gamification as the component for user experience and personalization
Chapter 5 4 mins
Hugo shares his views on personalization and hyper-personalization
Chapter 6 3 mins
Bryan and Hugo talk about practical solutions to people’s health preservation
Chapter 7 2 mins
Bryan wraps up the show by asking Hugo to share his pearls of wisdom to the listeners
Chapter 8 4 mins
“A life of entrepreneurship is not defined by how brilliant you are or your eye for opportunity. It’s defined by your ability to take a beating.”
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Evolving Legacy Tech Stacks & Other Areas of Innovation With Alex Peacock
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Feb 21 2023 33m
Improve CX With Legacy Tech
Chapter 1 3 mins
Bryan opens the show by asking Alex to share his background
Chapter 2 6 mins
Bryan and Alex talk about evolving legacy tech stacks for products and experiences
Chapter 3 3 mins
Bryan asks Alex about some of the hard lessons undertaking these initiatives
Chapter 4 3 mins
Bryan inquires with Alex about not scoping these initiatives
Chapter 5 6 mins
Alex articulates on no code solutions and how these help
Chapter 6 2 mins
Alex highlights the big areas of innovation that are going to become significant
Chapter 7 2 sec
Bryan wraps up the show with Alex imparting his final pearls of wisdom to the listeners
Chapter 8 3 mins
“Technology is very rarely a miracle cure. It’s usually an accelerator, and that can be a good thing or a bad thing.”
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Training With A Disability & Thoughts On The Industry With Pieter Schuitermaker
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Feb 6 2023 22m
Fitness Advice for People With Disabilities
Chapter 1 7 mins
Bryan opens the show by asking Pieter how they met and his interest in the fitness space
Chapter 2 2 mins
Pieter talks about opening his own business
Chapter 3 1 min
Bryan inquires with Pieter about the particular challenges people with disabilities have going to fitness centers
Chapter 4 2 mins
Pieter highlights the technology he is using in his business
Chapter 5 26 sec
Pieter shares his pearls of wisdom to the listeners
Chapter 6 39 sec
“Go train for yourself and not for other people.”
Chapter 7 3 mins
Bryan asks Pieter about education and specialized training for disabled people
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Blockchain, Metaverse, & Other Tech Applications With Mo Iqbal
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Feb 6 2023 35m
Hazards of New Technology
Chapter 1 5 mins
Bryan opens the show by asking Mo about his background
Chapter 2 2 mins
Bryan inquires with Mo about how he thinks people’s view of technology has evolved
Chapter 3 3 mins
Bryan and Mo talk about why people migrate to the latest technology
Chapter 4 4 mins
Bryan asks Mo about his views on upgrading legacy technology applications
Chapter 5 6 mins
Mo gives his viewpoints on Web 3.0 and his practical advice for new technology adoption
Chapter 6 6 mins
Mo elaborates more on data, machine learning, and AI
Chapter 7 25 sec
Bryan wraps up the show with Mo sharing his final pearls of wisdom to the listeners
Chapter 8 3 mins
“Pick the things that are meaningful to you, and as the leader pick a direction, and go. You will gain a lot more respect from that.”
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Mastering Content Production & Other Key Strategies With Bogdan Predusca
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Dec 26 2022 31m
Technology and Health Goals
Chapter 1 1 min
Bryan opens the show by asking Bogdan about his work in the wearable technology market
Chapter 2 3 mins
Bogdan shares why he helped co-found Hyperhuman
Chapter 3 2 mins
Bogdan explains to the listeners what Hyperhuman’s technology specifically does for their clients
Chapter 4 3 mins
Bogdan talks about case studies and the ideas for how they benefit customers
Chapter 5 1 min
Bryan inquires with Bogdan on his views about content production
Chapter 6 52 sec
“But the why and what should be what do I want to achieve for my customers. What are the health outcomes that I want to present. The success stories I want to achieve for them. That dictates the digital content strategy and all the efforts that we are solving for them.”
Chapter 7 3 mins
Bogdan highlights some of his views about the future of content
Chapter 8 3 mins
Bogdan shares his observations about developing and using AI tools
Chapter 9 4 mins
Bogdan imparts his advice to listeners on their technology journey
Chapter 10 2 mins
Bryan wraps up the show with Bogdan as he shares his final thoughts to the listeners
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Crafting A Winning Fitness Business Strategy With Jason Stowell
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Dec 13 2022 33m
Chapter 1 3 mins
Bryan opens the show by asking Jason about his observations on technology impacting personal training
Chapter 2 4 mins
Bryan continues the conversation with Jason on diagnosing health solutions
Chapter 3 5 mins
Bryan asks Jason about technology and its varying perception in the market
Chapter 4 6 mins
Bryan follows up with Jason on hiring and retaining great talent as a winning formula for your business
Chapter 5 3 mins
Jason shares his top issues he is focused on right now
Chapter 6 6 mins
Bryan wraps up the show with Jason imparting his pearls of wisdom to the listeners
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Using Technology To Help Members Succeed With Will Dahlgren
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Nov 15 2022 35m
Importance of Data Retention, Engagement, and Education
Chapter 1 13 mins
Importance of Body Composition
Chapter 2 9 mins
Operators Advised to Use Technology
Chapter 3 3 mins
Don't Let the Scale Dictate Your Success
Chapter 4 9 mins
Delivering Value in Fitness
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Optimizing Fitness Technology Innovation With Ernst De Neef
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Nov 1 2022 29m
Chapter 1 16 mins
The Fitness Industry
Chapter 2 5 mins
The Importance of Timing in Business
Chapter 3 6 mins
What Is the ROI for Me?
Chapter 4 48 sec
The Fitness Plus Technology Podcast
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