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Welcome to the Fitness + Technology Podcast for club owners, operators, and fitness professionals! This show is your #1 trusted resource for the accelerating world of fitness technology. Each week, we bring you an expert interview with a global influencer at the crossroads of fitness and technology. You'll get the insights, tools, and inspiration you need to stay connected to the pulse of what mat... more

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In this episode of the Fitness + Technology Podcast, Bryan O'Rourke welcomes Jeremy Hirsch, Head of Franchise & Multi-Unit Services at Houlihan Lokey, a leading global investment bank. Houlihan Lokey is recognized for providing independent strategic ... more

In this episode of the Fitness + Technology Podcast, Bryan O'Rourke welcomes back Chris Stevenson to the show. Chris is the Founder of The Empower Group, a consulting firm that helps health clubs, studios, parks and recreation departments, and fitnes... more

In this episode of the Fitness + Technology Podcast, Bryan O'Rourke joins Vincenzo Lardinelli live from Beyond Activ Europe in Madrid. Vincenzo is the founder and CEO of FLITFIT, a live and on-demand fitness platform built to help clubs extend their ... more

In this episode of the Fitness + Technology Podcast, Bryan O'Rourke welcomes Yves Preissler to the show. Yves is the Founder and CEO of YP Business Consulting, a globally active, privately owned advisory firm specializing in final-decision advisory a... more

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Vincenzo Lardinelli
Representative of Flitfit, ambassador for the Fitness Industry Technology Council
Flitfit / Fitness Industry Technology Council
Episode: AI, Longevity, & Business Solutions: LIVE From Beyond Activ Europe With Vincenzo Lardinelli
Yves Preissler
Industry veteran focused on fitness markets in Europe, UAE, Africa
YP Business Consulting, Afrofit
Episode: The Business Of Fitness: Building What Lasts With Yves Preissler
Marcin Obel
Founder and Chief Innovation Officer for Qodeca
Qodeca
Episode: A Respectful Disagreement on AI & Its Hype Cycle — LIVE from FIBO 2026 With Bryan O'Rourke, Pablo Viñaspre, & Marcin Obel
Tracey Spain Estes
Executive at LG Electronics, focusing on commercial displays and fitness tech
LG Electronics
Episode: Reimagining In-Club Experiences Through Technology With Tracey Spain Estes
Florian Brauer
Senior Global Brand Manager for FIBO
FIBO
Episode: Inside FIBO: The World's Largest Health, Fitness, & Wellness Exhibition With Florian Brauer
Chris Sullivan
Chief Information Officer with background at Self Esteem Brands, Anytime Fitness, and Target
Self Esteem Brands
Episode: Cutting Through The AI Hype Cycle In Fitness With Chris Sullivan
Heather Malstaff
Director of Sales and Operations
Extraordinary Brands
Episode: Gamification That Pays: Inside the Referral + Loyalty Tactics Fueling Growth LIVE From HFA Show 2026
Martin Johns
Owner and Founder
Raintree Athletic Club
Episode: Gamification That Pays: Inside the Referral + Loyalty Tactics Fueling Growth LIVE From HFA Show 2026
Amy Boring
Technologist / Consultant
Chuze Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness (former)
Episode: Gamification That Pays: Inside the Referral + Loyalty Tactics Fueling Growth LIVE From HFA Show 2026

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Bryan O'Rourke
Host of the Fitness + Technology Podcast, guides the interview and insights

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Great Informative On Technology Health Clubs & Fitness

    Enjoy listening to the latest on gym health club and fitness studio technology trends !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bryankorourke
    United States4 years ago
  • Great show!

    This show's contents are truly fantastic. It has a wealth of valuable information. I wholeheartedly suggest this show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IAmMissTiempo
    Philippines5 years ago
  • Must Listen

    Always insightful with a finger on the pulse of the reality of business and the future of the industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mmmbjb
    United States6 years ago
  • Very informative podcast

    I thoroughly enjoy listening and learning more about this intersection of fitness and technology. This is a must listen to podcast for those interested in these two spaces.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SHStump
    United States8 years ago
  • Superb

    I can't believe I didn't know abou this sooner. Thank you! Loving both your shows.Such heartfelt content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    theotherofficeguy
    United States9 years ago

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The host consistently pulls actionable insights from guests across the fitness tech ecosystem.
Episodes are data-driven and anchored in governance, change management, and ROI considerations.
Guests bring practical, real-world ROI stories that are easy to translate to clubs.
The show balances tech sophistication with club-level applicability and implementation tips.

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The Research Behind The Fitness Membership Divide With Melissa Rodriguez
Q: What's most surprising about the former members versus never members?
Former members are still actively exercising (at home, outdoors, and sometimes as non-members at clubs) and use digital tech, with a notably large share intending to rejoin, which presents easier conversion pathways than never members.
The Research Behind The Fitness Membership Divide With Melissa Rodriguez
Q: How did you structure the research to understand differences among current members, former members, and never members?
The study used a nationally representative survey of 2,500 US adults aged 18-79, with multiple data cuts (over 70) to compare fitness and wellness behaviors across member status, revealing distinct patterns and opportunities for reactivation and prevention of churn.
FitnessKPI Webinar: Adopting Proven AI Management Tools In Your Gym Operation With Pablo Viñaspre
Q: How should gyms approach implementing these tools in practice?
Begin with defining moments of truth and customer segments, implement independent automations or full customer journeys for each segment, and gradually layer in AI (chatbots or agents) as data quality and organizational readiness improve, always balancing automation with human touch.
Reimagining In-Club Experiences Through Technology With Tracey Spain Estes
Q: Where do you see the in-club experience going in the next few years?
The vision is a deeply integrated ecosystem where signage, content, check-in, and programming all talk to each other through AI, creating seamless, personalized member journeys.
Reimagining In-Club Experiences Through Technology With Tracey Spain Estes
Q: What has surprised you most about the fitness vertical as you've spent time with operators and tech?
She cites the shift from basic consumer displays to purpose-built, interactive, and secure commercial solutions that integrate with club workflows and deliver engaging member content.

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The show consistently centers on the intersection of fitness and technology, with a focus on practical implementations for gym operators, franchise networks, and fitness brands. Episodes frequently cover AI, data-driven decision making, member engagement through digital experiences, loyalty and referral programs, and the operational implications of deploying tech at scale. Guests range from CIOs and data/analytics leaders to operators and platform founders, offering governance perspectives, real-world ROI, and actionable guidance for budgeting, pilots, and change management. The tone emphasizes pragmatic adoption over hype, human-centered design, and collaborating with technology partners to drive measurable improvements in retention, reven... more

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1. Vincenzo Lardinelli
2. Yves Preissler
3. Marcin Obel
4. Tracey Spain Estes
5. Florian Brauer
6. Chris Sullivan
7. Heather Malstaff
8. Martin Johns

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