Kristen Fedeli

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Issue No. 317: Great Debate

Jan 7, 2025 | insider.fitt.co | Kristen Fedeli

Presented by A smart ecosystem transforming healthcare through exercise. Prohibition is back on. Teetotal RecallUS Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory on alcohol, linking consumption to increased cancer risk. Responsible for 20K deaths per year, drinking is a leading preventable cause of cancer in the US behind only tobacco and obesity.
Strength, Recovery Top 2025 Fitness Goals

Jan 7, 2025 | insider.fitt.co | Kristen Fedeli

Exercisers want it all. The latest: Life Time’s annual wellness survey highlights demand for holistic fitness, recovery, supplements, and more. Get right. Recovery protocols are a priority, and 69% of respondents want to incorporate sauna sessions, outpacing ice baths (42%) and assisted stretching (50%). Stay strong. Building muscle was the top fitness goal, with younger and older demos embracing weights over cardio equipment for strength and longevity. Feel good.
Withings Unveils Diagnostic Smart Mirror

Jan 7, 2025 | insider.fitt.co | Kristen Fedeli

Withings is designing a portal to the doc’s office. What’s happening: The French healthtech company teased a smart mirror concept called OMNIA. Its free-standing diagnostic station will use AI to assess body comp, heart health, and lung function — while integrating Withings’ smart scales, blood pressure cuffs, and urinalysis pods. Seeking clinical co-sign, it’ll feature an AI health copilot for remote care. Med bay. OMNIA may never materialize, but preventative diagnostics are in demand.
Nike’s New CEO: It’s All About the Athlete

Jan 7, 2025 | insider.fitt.co | Kristen Fedeli

Nike is getting back to basics. Just redo it. In the first earnings report as CEO, Elliott Hill said the iconic brand’s return to greatness will be through sport. “We lost our obsession with sport. Moving forward, we will lead with sport and put the athlete at the center of every decision.” Turnaround. Nike’s stock declined ~29% this year, shedding $50B in market cap as competitors like On and HOKA gained ground.
The WELL Plots New Miami Wellness Community

Jan 7, 2025 | insider.fitt.co | Kristen Fedeli

The WELL continues to break ground. What’s happening: The holistic wellness brand will commence work on its second Miami-area residence in Coconut Grove later this year. Engineered for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, the $650M luxury development and membership community will feature 195 residences, a rooftop lounge, signature wellness club, and pickleball courts — plus extras like a crystal cave and communal bathhouse. The good life.
US Healthcare Spending to Hit $9T by 2028

Jan 7, 2025 | insider.fitt.co | Kristen Fedeli

Poor health is costly. The news: US healthcare spending reached a staggering $4.9T in 2023, up 7.5% from 2022. Healthcare accounts for 17.6% of GDP. Per person costs climbed to $14,570 annually. Spending is set to top $9T by 2028, surpassing 20% of GDP. Code red. America’s current system is buckling as more people seek care while prices rise for everything from hospital visits to meds.
WHOOP Unlocks New Women's Health Biomarker

Jan 7, 2025 | insider.fitt.co | Kristen Fedeli

WHOOP is breaking new ground. What’s happening: The wearable maker discovered links between women’s heart rate fluctuations and reproductive health. Decoded. Analyzing menstrual cycle data from 11.5K women, WHOOP researchers developed “cardiovascular amplitude” — a novel biomarker measuring the wave-like pattern between heart rate’s monthly low point (day 5) and peak (day 26). Using its wearable to quantify the impact, users with lower heart rhythm amplitude were found to have reduced fertility.
Apple Upgrades Fitness+, Integrates Strava

Jan 7, 2025 | insider.fitt.co | Kristen Fedeli

Apple Fitness+ is branching out. What’s happening: Apple enhanced its digital workout platform with new modalities, pickleball conditioning, celebrity partnerships, and Strava integration. New programs include progressive strength training, yoga, and breath meditation. Professional pickleball champion Catherine Parenteau leads sport-specific sessions. Upcoming Artist Spotlights feature Coldplay, Kendrick Lamar, Bruno Mars, and more.
#268: Scott DeRue, CEO of The IRONMAN Group

Dec 17, 2024 | insider.fitt.co | Kristen Fedeli

Presented by Today, I’m joined by Scott DeRue, CEO of The IRONMAN Group. The IRONMAN Group is the largest operator of mass participation sports in the world. At the helm, Scott plans to take the company—and endurance sports industry—to new heights. In this episode, Scott shares his vision for elevating the athlete experience.
Smart Strength Startup Vitruvian Launches Commercial Sales

Dec 10, 2024 | insider.fitt.co | Kristen Fedeli

Connected fitness is shifting its clientele from consumer to commercial. The latest: Vitruvian, makers of an AI-enabled strength training bench, launched a partner program for commercial gyms and hotels. The Aussie-born company has already signed up ~50 health clubs, who also act as third-party sellers of Trainer+ equipment. Touting personalization and versatility, Vitruvian envisions a premium group fitness experience, where each attendee works out with a device that adapts to their ability.