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 product strategy expert Ben Foster, former Chief Product Officer at Whoop. Together, they unpack the latest controversies in wearable tech, including Whoop 5.0’s backlash, fitness subscription models, and what it really means to build customer-centric products in the AI era. They also touch on celebrity-brand partnerships, data overload in fitness apps, and what the future of health optimization looks like.
A must-listen for anyone building in fitness tech or navigating today’s quantified world.
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00:00 – Intro + Today's Topics
02:00 – Mohammed’s Workout Program Update
05:29 – Introducing Ben Foster
08:35 – Whoop 5.0 Controversy
13:00 – Reddit vs. Reality
18:30 – Subscription Models Explained
25:40 – Custome
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