Episode 210: How Does Technology Impact Studios?

What We Cover In This Episode: News with Nick and a look at Amazon's healthcare journey [0:47] Our hot take of the week - does next-level technology in the boutique fitness space impede on the experience of in-class clients and members? [3:07] Thoughts on whether recording in the classroom causes uncomfortable clients and uncurated content [8:37] What specific technologies outside of the class should be implemented and streamlined [14:23] How you can begin leveraging the technology that is available to you inside of  fitDEGREE [19:00] A "tech tuneup" challenge we have for you to take on this week [20:20]  Quotes:  "I understand this concept of gamification but when everyone's scores are up on the leaderboard or everyone's heart rate is displayed, or you are pushing yourself to get to a certain heart rate, I just think that's a little too advanced for people who are trying to work out twice a week." [Nick, 5:08] "I think something that is largely impeding on the class experience in the group experiences, cameras, phones, and the focus on social media inside of the workout room." [Megan, 8:54] "I am really pro technology, but the point of technology is to get them in front of you again, it's not to think it's going to do your job, it is just to keep feeding those moments that make them want to say, 'I should go back to that.'" [Nick,15:42]   LINKS:   Amazon's One Medical Visit the fitDEGREE Knowledge Base Send Megan Your Playlist or Discuss the Podcast Here! fitDEGREE's Business Portal https://calendly.com/fitdegree/support  [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/fitdegree/ ​​https://www.instagram.com/fitspot_guru/  https://www.fitdegree.com/blog