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June 15, 2025 35 mins

Welcome to the latest episode of L.I.F.T.S – your bite-sized dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories.

This week, Matthew and Mohammed are joined by Debra Strougo (co-founder of Row House) to explore the cutting edge of wellness. From biohacking breakthroughs at the Dave Asprey conference to magnesium for sleep, AI coaches with empathy, and a viral $150 Pilates reformer from Aldi—this episode covers it all. Debra brings insights on stem cells, Airbnb's bold move into wellness, and how marketing voice defines success in high-ticket fitness.

A must-listen for anyone interested in the future of health and fitness.

This LIFTS episode covers:

  • Biohacking & Supplements – Insights from the Dave Asprey conference, including nitric oxide, magnesium, and stem cell supplements.

  • AI in Wellness – Exploring empathetic AI health coaches, personalization, and trust in tech like ChatGPT.

  • Wellness Tech & Data – How companies like Amazon, Apple, and Airbnb are leveraging user data to drive health and fitness experiences.

  • High-Ticket Fitness Programs – Discussion of Supra Human and the rise of identity-based, premium fitness coaching.

  • Mass-Market Fitness Trends – Aldi’s viral Pilates reformer and what it says about wellness going mainstream.

👉 Learn more about Debra Strougo:
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