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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 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

In this episode of the Fitness + Technology Podcast, Bryan O'Rourke shares his panel discussion from FIBO's Future Forum, "A Respectful Disagreement on AI & Its Hype Cycle." Moderated by Hans Muench, Bryan is joined by Pablo Viñaspre of FitnessKPI an... more

In this episode of the Fitness + Technology Podcast, Bryan O'Rourke sits down with Tracey Spain Estes, Senior Account Manager at LG Electronics. Tracey brings more than 20 years of experience in the health, wellness, and fitness industry, with a prov... more

In this episode of the Fitness + Technology Podcast, Bryan O'Rourke sits down with Florian Brauer, Senior Global Brand Manager for FIBO—the world's largest exhibition platform for health, fitness, and wellness. Florian oversees FIBO's global brand st... more

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Marcin Obel
Founder and Chief Innovation Officer for Qodeca
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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
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Episode: Reimagining In-Club Experiences Through Technology With Tracey Spain Estes
Florian Brauer
Senior Global Brand Manager for FIBO
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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
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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
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Episode: Gamification That Pays: Inside the Referral + Loyalty Tactics Fueling Growth LIVE From HFA Show 2026
Amy Boring
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Chuze Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness (former)
Episode: Gamification That Pays: Inside the Referral + Loyalty Tactics Fueling Growth LIVE From HFA Show 2026
Jim Paro
Founder of Operate Fit, focused on digitizing nonprofit operations and safety
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Episode: Operate Fit: Building Better Systems For Nonprofits With Jim Paro
Sunil Saha
CEO of Perkville and Middle
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Episode: Perkville: Driving Loyalty & Retention Innovation With Sunil Saha

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Host of the Fitness + Technology Podcast, guides the interview and insights

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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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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.
Reimagining In-Club Experiences Through Technology With Tracey Spain Estes
Q: You know, given your background, I always like to ask guests like you, how did you get here?
Tracey describes a career path from YMCA membership leadership to Life Fitness, then transitioning to LG to focus on the fitness-tech intersection, driven by a desire to apply her club-operating insights to a broader technology strategy.
Inside FIBO: The World's Largest Health, Fitness, & Wellness Exhibition With Florian Brauer
Q: Take us back a little bit. How did you first get involved with the show?
I started working for RX, the parent company and owner of FIBO, in 2010, coming from other projects and gradually growing with FIBO as it expanded globally and moved from Essen to Cologne to accommodate demand and size.
Operate Fit: Building Better Systems For Nonprofits With Jim Paro
Q: What are the biggest challenges you see when deploying a new technology in a nonprofit like YMCA-type organizations?
The primary hurdle is change management and culture; selecting the right implementation team, ensuring representation, and focusing on a few high-impact pain points first to avoid overwhelm.

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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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Recent guests on Fitness + Technology include:

1. Marcin Obel
2. Tracey Spain Estes
3. Florian Brauer
4. Chris Sullivan
5. Heather Malstaff
6. Martin Johns
7. Amy Boring
8. Jim Paro

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