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LIFTS Episode 36 - Spotlight on Healthcare Innovation; Apple Watch Vitals app, GLP-1s, MyProtein Vending Machines
Manage episode 431044692 series 1936621
On this LIFTS podcast, Escape Fitness CEO, Matthew Januszek and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks are joined by guest, Eric Durak, President and Founder at Medical Health and Fitness and an absolute wealth of knowledge and experience spanning 30+ years in the industry.
This episode is centered around healthcare innovation, from the latest Apple Watch innovations through to understanding opportunities around the boom of GLP-1s, with Eric Durak emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach combining technology and education.
Key topics discussed include:
● Apple Watch launch new Vitals App.
● Innovations in fitness tracking technology.
● Squared Circles secures $40million in funding to enable scaling of new health and wellness brands.
● Investment into AI versus revenue delivered.
● GLP-1 shifts increased consumer spending to the ‘wellness wallet.’
● Iceland and MyProtein launch world’s first frozen protein vending machine.
To learn more about Eric Durak, click here: https://www.medhealthfit.com/
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Support fitness industry news by sponsoring future LIFTS episodes.
Contact us at marketing@escapefitness.com for advertising opportunities.
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0:00 Intro
01:00 Weight loss with a focus on GLP-1s and Ozempic
3:13 Apple Watch updates, including vitals app and training load features
8:51 Sleep tracking technology and its accuracy
15:33 AI and GLP-1 investments, insights and potential for success
22:34 Using health savings accounts for weight loss medication
27:35 Integrating nutritional services into gyms through vending machines
31:30 Fitness technology and business strategies for gym owners
381 episodes
Manage episode 431044692 series 1936621
On this LIFTS podcast, Escape Fitness CEO, Matthew Januszek and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks are joined by guest, Eric Durak, President and Founder at Medical Health and Fitness and an absolute wealth of knowledge and experience spanning 30+ years in the industry.
This episode is centered around healthcare innovation, from the latest Apple Watch innovations through to understanding opportunities around the boom of GLP-1s, with Eric Durak emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach combining technology and education.
Key topics discussed include:
● Apple Watch launch new Vitals App.
● Innovations in fitness tracking technology.
● Squared Circles secures $40million in funding to enable scaling of new health and wellness brands.
● Investment into AI versus revenue delivered.
● GLP-1 shifts increased consumer spending to the ‘wellness wallet.’
● Iceland and MyProtein launch world’s first frozen protein vending machine.
To learn more about Eric Durak, click here: https://www.medhealthfit.com/
======================================================
Support fitness industry news by sponsoring future LIFTS episodes.
Contact us at marketing@escapefitness.com for advertising opportunities.
Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it’s published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness
Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop
View our full catalog: https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog (US) https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue (UK)
======================================================
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/
0:00 Intro
01:00 Weight loss with a focus on GLP-1s and Ozempic
3:13 Apple Watch updates, including vitals app and training load features
8:51 Sleep tracking technology and its accuracy
15:33 AI and GLP-1 investments, insights and potential for success
22:34 Using health savings accounts for weight loss medication
27:35 Integrating nutritional services into gyms through vending machines
31:30 Fitness technology and business strategies for gym owners
381 episodes
Alle Folgen
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