Fitt Insider

Joe Vennare
  • 4.2 (10)
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Updated Weekly

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

  1. 9h ago

    On Stays Premium, Gen Z Bypasses Insurers, FDA Rethinks Psychedelics

    September 16, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: On refuses to discount shoes as Q2 sales rise 13.5% to $1B, betting product innovation can support margins that reached 65.4% Accenture survey finds Gen Z and Millennial trust in health insurers fell 10.5%, with 62% already using AI tools to choose a health plan FDA signals more flexibility in psychedelic trial design, opening alternative approaches to comparators, dosing, and approval timelines 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

  2. 1d ago

    Gen Z Throws Wellness Darties, [solidcore] Launches Heated Strength, Wizard Wellness Adds Funding

    September 15, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Wizard Wellness completes rollout across Target, Walmart, and CVS while closing a $1M+ round, betting on mass retail over direct-to-consumer first [solidcore] launches Ascend, a heated floor-based strength format, expanding beyond reformer classes as it scales toward 250 locations by 2028 NYT reports "wellness darties" combining yoga, cold plunges, and nonalcoholic drinks are going viral on college campuses as an alcohol-free way to socialize 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. 2d ago

    356. Danny Yeung, CEO of IM8

    Today, I'm joined by Danny Yeung, CEO of IM8. Pivoting from diagnostics, parent company Prenetics has scaled its science-backed supplement brand co-founded with David Beckham to a $400M+ market cap with just two core SKUs. In this episode, we discuss building IM8 from the ashes of a billion-dollar collapse. We also cover: From billion-dollar IPO to $50M valuation in 18 months Simple products, simple messaging General Catalyst's revenue-based financing   Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast  Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe  Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider    IM8 Website: https://im8health.com/  IM8 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/im8health/    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/    (00:00) Introduction (01:31) Danny's background (01:50) Prenetics diagnostics journey (02:09) COVID testing boom and collapse (06:03) Meeting David Beckham (02:09) From $1B to $50M (08:58) Prenetics to IM8 pivot (12:28) Organizational strategy (16:22) Product development approach (27:58) Retention and data focus (25:55) Marketing and messaging (29:39) Scaling challenges (30:30) General Catalyst financing model (34:55) Product roadmap (38:11) Where to follow (39:35) Conclusion

  4. 5d ago

    Apple Adds Lab Testing, Salomon Bets on IRONMAN, Lilly Expands Into Women's Health

    September 11, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Apple Watch adds a readiness score, Health Age feature, and $119 blood-testing panel, using its 100 million users to challenge Oura and Whoop on distribution Salomon signs a five-year global partnership with IRONMAN, becoming title partner of the World Championship in Kona starting in 2027 Eli Lilly uses its GLP-1 windfall to expand into women's health, recruiting scientists across osteoporosis, preeclampsia, and endometriosis 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

  5. 6d ago

    Equinox Targets New Capital, Athletic Brewing Adds NFL Stars, SNAP Cuts Soda

    September 10, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Equinox nears deal to refinance $1.8 billion in debt as owner Silver Lake bets on continued growth in the luxury gym chain's core high-end model Athletic Brewing adds NFL quarterbacks Drake Maye and Dak Prescott as athlete-owners, deepening its hold on the non-alcoholic beer market Stanford, MIT, and University of Chicago study finds SNAP soda restrictions cut sugary drink purchases 12%, giving policymakers new evidence restrictions work 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

  6. Sep 9

    System Raises $20M, HYROX Changes Hands, TRIP Taps Kendall Jenner

    September 9, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: HYROX gets new majority owner as L Catterton-led consortium acquires the stake in a deal reportedly worth around $700 million Kendall Jenner joins TRIP as global ambassador and equity shareholder as the calming beverage brand tracks toward $200 million in revenue System raises $20 million to build a vertically integrated peptide platform, betting on infrastructure as the category approaches $163 billion globally 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

  7. Sep 8

    355. Oskar Holmblad and Emil Sjölander, Co-Founders of Nomio

    Today, I'm joined by Oskar Holmblad and Emil Sjölander, co-founders of Nomio. A natural performance enhancer, Nomio is a refrigerated broccoli sprout shot that reduces lactic acid to extend endurance during intense training. In this episode, we discuss the new ritual for elite athletes. We also cover: The Swedish science behind the product Elite athlete seeding as core go-to-market strategy The challenge of explaining a new ingredient to consumers 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.drinknomio.com IG: www.instagram.com/drinknomio - 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 (01:00) Founder backgrounds (02:00) What is Nomio (03:00) Isothiocyanates and Swedish research (04:00) Nitrate pioneers and discovery story (08:00) Product feedback from athletes (10:00) Early adoption and repurchase rates (15:00) Scaling and production (20:00) Athlete seeding strategy (25:00) Credibility and positioning (31:00) Science versus storytelling balance (33:00) Market differences across regions (34:00) 2028 Olympics ambition (36:00) Growth flywheel (37:00) Conclusion

  8. Sep 4

    Oura Files S-1, Barilla Buys GOODLES, Equinox Refinances

    September 4, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Equinox negotiates to refinance $1.8B in debt and add fresh capital as owner Silver Lake doubles down on the high-end fitness model Barilla acquires better-for-you brand GOODLES, which holds 8% of the boxed mac and cheese market, keeping it independent while adding distribution scale Oura files publicly for its IPO showing revenue up 74% to $1.4B and 5M+ members, pitching itself as a health intelligence platform at a $16B valuation 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

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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
    500
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Fitt Ventures Inc
  • Show Website
    Fitt Insider

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