Episode 88: Industry Tea with the fitDEGREE Team

What We Cover In This Episode: What a recent study found regarding longevity and happiness [2:06] An upcoming trend we're seeing around virtual fitness [8:00] A closer look at is happening in the current wearable technology market [12:50] A conversations on what the future of wearable technology could be [13:51] Our thoughts on whether Apple has a vision to break into healthcare [19:18] Ali shares about a BINGO competition she held at her previous studio [20:33] Montse's experience running a competition with a retail partner [23:19] Why a challenge focusing on consistency works so well for studio members [24:49] How Ali started her own gym after not finding what she was looking for in a facility [25:56] Montse talks about the need for motivational instructors and a true community atmosphere [28:24] What Nick has found as a previous member at the more commercial-type gyms [30:11]   Quotes: "My two cents is that you have to buy into your wellness and make it a very significant mindset shift that you are going to invest in it." [Nick, 10:11] "We're experimenting, we're innovating, people see a little bit of a trend and get very excited, but I don't know [where the fitness industry is headed]. I'd love to fast forward five years and see where it is at." [Nick [12:17] "It is all driven by the growing demand for multimedia devices and smartphones, coupled with increasing adoption of fitness trackers and health-based wearables." [Ali, 13:33] "I didn't like how any of those places ran their culture, ran their business, interacted with their customers, so [I thought] if I couldn't find what I like, I was just going to create what I want to see in the world." [Montse, 26:09] "Anytime I go to a gym and it has that vibe of 'I'm rooting for you to be the best version of yourself today', that is always exciting." [Nick [32:00] LINKS:   https://www.clubindustry.com   Higher Wellness Spending Corresponds to Greater Happiness, Longevity, Per GWI Research - Article from Club Industry www.bodybuilding.com  https://www.oculus.com https://www.whoop.com F45  The Junkyard  https://www.themadisonvibe.com fitDEGREE's Business Portal https://calendly.com/fitdegree/support [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/fitdegree/ ​​https://www.instagram.com/fitspot_guru/  https://www.instagram.com/fitdegree_nick/ https://www.instagram.com/megan_fitdegree/ https://www.fitdegree.com/blog  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChJ5rK6zWPXjbxtUQx3ys9Q