Fitt Insider

Joe Vennare
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Fitt Insider is the show where we talk with the entrepreneurs, executives, and investors who are redefining the business of fitness and wellness.

  1. 2D AGO

    Longevity Becomes Healthcare, Youth Sports Face Regulation, Wellness AI Scales

    May 15, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: InsideTracker launches Terra, AI platform for wellness brands delivering personalized health guidance using 10B+ health data points and 7,000+ clinical studies "Let Kids Play Act" federal proposal would force private equity to divest youth sports businesses targeting mandatory fees as club participation averages $5K+ annually Global longevity economy projected to surpass $740B in 2026 as AI, genomics, and regenerative medicine expand from wellness trend to healthcare infrastructure More from Fitt: Fitt Insider breaks down the convergence of fitness, wellness, and healthcare — and what it means for business, culture, and capital. Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Work with our recruiting firm → https://talent.fitt.co/ Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fittinsider/ Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Reach out → insider@fitt.co

    3 min

  2. 3D AGO

    AG1 Enters Ulta, ASICS Targets Beauty, Clinical AI Surges

    May 14, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: ASICS launches "Get the Glow" campaign positioning movement as original skincare routine as global skincare spending reaches $162B and glow searches climb 43% AMA reports 81% of US physicians now use AI up from 38% in 2023, averaging 2.3 AI workflows weekly as OpenAI and OpenEvidence compete for clinical adoption AG1 launches in 1,500+ Ulta Beauty stores marking first beauty retail partnership as consumers connect nutrition, recovery, and appearance in "inside-out" health More from Fitt: Fitt Insider breaks down the convergence of fitness, wellness, and healthcare — and what it means for business, culture, and capital. Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Work with our recruiting firm → https://talent.fitt.co/ Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fittinsider/ Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Reach out → insider@fitt.co

    3 min

  3. 4D AGO

    Function Acquires SuppCo, Strava Tracks Recovery, PCOS Gets Renamed

    May 13, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Strava adds physical therapy as dedicated activity type for 195M+ users, expanding from workout logging into movement, recovery, and long-term health Polycystic Ovary Syndrome renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) by 50+ medical organizations to reflect hormonal and metabolic impacts affecting 170M+ women Function acquires SuppCo adding supplement verification to $2.5B platform combining bloodwork, at-home labs, and preventative scans with AI health intelligence More from Fitt: Fitt Insider breaks down the convergence of fitness, wellness, and healthcare — and what it means for business, culture, and capital. Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Work with our recruiting firm → https://talent.fitt.co/ Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fittinsider/ Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Reach out → insider@fitt.co

    3 min

  4. 5D AGO

    Aescape Enters Insolvency, WHOOP Adds Telehealth, Seed Oil-Free Foods Rise

    May 12, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Jesse & Ben's raises $10M to expand tallow-based frozen fries into 1,500+ retail locations including Whole Foods and Sprouts as seed oil debate goes mainstream Whoop plans in-app telehealth launch this summer integrating medical records, bloodwork, and wearable data with physician-guided care backed by Abbott and Mayo Clinic Aescape enters insolvency proceedings after selling assets for ~$16M with $150M+ in unpaid debts, highlighting capital intensity challenges in wellness hardware More from Fitt: Fitt Insider breaks down the convergence of fitness, wellness, and healthcare — and what it means for business, culture, and capital. Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Work with our recruiting firm → https://talent.fitt.co/ Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fittinsider/ Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Reach out → insider@fitt.co

    3 min

  5. 6D AGO

    338. Jason Daniel, Founder & CEO of LSKD

    Today, I'm joined by Jason Daniel, founder and CEO of LSKD.   An Australian fitness apparel brand born from motocross culture, LSKD has scaled to $200M in revenue, 700+ employees, and 31 retail stores since launching in 2007.   In this episode, we discuss building a global brand from a grassroots community.   We also cover: From carpenter to founder LSKD's self-funded growth Community event strategy   Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast  Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe  Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider    Website: www.lskd.co  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lskd/  US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lskd.usa/  Running: https://www.instagram.com/lskd.running/  ADA: https://www.instagram.com/lskd.ada/  HQ: https://www.instagram.com/lskd.hq/    -   The Fitt Insider Podcast is brought to you by EGYM. Visit EGYM.com to learn more about its smart fitness ecosystem for fitness and health facilities.   Fitt Talent: https://talent.fitt.co/  Consulting: https://consulting.fitt.co/  Investments: https://capital.fitt.co/    Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:35) The Loose Kid origin (04:05) Going full-time LKI (05:00) Finding the why (06:35) 2018 rebrand to LSKD (08:00) $3M to $200M growth (11:00) Self-funded discipline (15:25) Channel evolution (19:00) Community event strategy (22:45) Failing forward (25:10) Global expansion (26:25) Product innovation (28:45) Where to find (29:35) Conclusion

    28 min

  6. MAY 8

    Google Targets WHOOP, Hims Expands AI Care, Peloton Rebounds

    May 8, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Google unveils Fitbit Air at $99 with premium subscription, screen-free tracker paired with Google Health Coach AI targeting Whoop and Oura Hims & Hers launches Labs AI analyzing 130+ biomarkers to interpret health trends across sleep, stress, hormones, and metabolic health with clinician-designed guardrails Peloton reports Q3 revenue growth and positive net income with 70% net debt reduction, expanding through Spotify partnership and commercial gym equipment Today's episode is brought to you by AIIR — a modern communications and experiential agency for health, wellness, fitness, and performance brands. From earned media to events and creator-led campaigns, AIIR helps companies sharpen their story, earn attention, and build trust that compounds. Visit https://aiir.agency to learn more. More from Fitt: Fitt Insider breaks down the convergence of fitness, wellness, and healthcare — and what it means for business, culture, and capital. Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Work with our recruiting firm → https://talent.fitt.co/ Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fittinsider/ Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Reach out → insider@fitt.co

    3 min

  7. MAY 7

    Women's Sports Hit $3B, RFK Jr Targets Antidepressants, MOSH Adds Funding

    May 7, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Deloitte projects global women's sports revenue will surpass $3B in 2026 up 25% year-over-year, with WNBA franchise values averaging $460M and Golden State Valkyries hitting $1B valuation MOSH co-founded by Maria Shriver and Patrick Schwarzenegger raises $13M to scale brain health protein bars into Target and national retail RFK Jr. announces initiatives reducing reliance on antidepressants including deprescribing reimbursement support, as one in six US adults currently use SSRIs Today's episode is brought to you by AIIR — a modern communications and experiential agency for health, wellness, fitness, and performance brands. From earned media to events and creator-led campaigns, AIIR helps companies sharpen their story, earn attention, and build trust that compounds. Visit https://aiir.agency to learn more. More from Fitt: Fitt Insider breaks down the convergence of fitness, wellness, and healthcare — and what it means for business, culture, and capital. Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Work with our recruiting firm → https://talent.fitt.co/ Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fittinsider/ Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Reach out → insider@fitt.co

    3 min

  8. MAY 6

    Life Time Goes Big, London Marathon Demand Surges, Cancer Study Raises Concerns

    May 6, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: London Marathon receives record 1.33M applications for 2027 race up 18% year-over-year, with 40%+ first-time applicants as running expands beyond core athletes Study finds link between herbicides like glyphosate and picloram and early-onset colorectal cancer rising 3% annually, projected as leading cancer death cause under 50 by 2035 Life Time reports $788.7M Q1 revenue with in-center spend nearing $1K per member per quarter, raising full-year outlook on 838K memberships across 190 locations Today's episode is brought to you by AIIR — a modern communications and experiential agency for health, wellness, fitness, and performance brands. From earned media to events and creator-led campaigns, AIIR helps companies sharpen their story, earn attention, and build trust that compounds. Visit https://aiir.agency to learn more. More from Fitt: Fitt Insider breaks down the convergence of fitness, wellness, and healthcare — and what it means for business, culture, and capital. Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Work with our recruiting firm → https://talent.fitt.co/ Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fittinsider/ Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Reach out → insider@fitt.co

    3 min
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Fitt Insider is the show where we talk with the entrepreneurs, executives, and investors who are redefining the business of fitness and wellness.

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  • Creator
    Joe Vennare
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    415
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Fitt Ventures Inc
  • Show Website
    Fitt Insider

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