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July 6, 2025 52 mins

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

Matthew and Mo sit down with Edward Hertzman, founder of Athletech News, to unpack insights from last week’s Innovation Summit in NYC. From fitness industry disruption and wearable tech to rethinking health outcomes and branding, they explore where the industry is heading.

Key takeaways include:

  • Why the fitness industry may need a new name.
  • The dangers of unregulated TRT use and peptide clinics.
  • Tracking actual health outcomes instead of just gym check-ins.
  • The role of wearables in reshaping accountability and personalization.
  • How HVLP models like EOS and Crunch are thriving.
  • The strategic value of long-term thinking in event planning.
  • What disruption in fitness can learn from other industries.
  • The surprising power of fashion and discipline in health branding.
  • Opportunities for collaboration across wellness, hospitality, and tech.

👉 Learn more about Athletech News:

https://athletechnews.com/

👉 Learn more about Edward Hertzman:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-hertzman-2401b38/


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