LIFTS Episode 36 - Spotlight on Healthcare Innovation; Apple Watch Vitals app, GLP-1s, MyProtein Vending Machines

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 [email protected] 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

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