In this episode, Cory Silva and Nik Andrews dive into the world of wearable technology and its impact on fitness journeys. They discuss the pros and cons of using devices like smartwatches and fitness trackers, weighing their benefits in promoting physical activity against the potential drawbacks of becoming overly reliant on metrics.

Nik shares his background in wearable tech from his time at Microsoft, emphasizing the community aspect of fitness tracking, while Cory reflects on his personal experiences with his Apple Watch, noting how it has influenced his mindset towards workouts and health tracking.

The conversation evolves into a broader discussion about the accuracy of fitness metrics, the importance of understanding body composition, and the psychological effects of tracking progress.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Season 2: The Role of Wearable Tech

02:05 The Community Aspect of Wearable Tech

03:04 The Balance of Tracking and Intuition

04:33 The Accuracy of Wearable Metrics

06:36 Trends and Patterns in Health Tracking

11:22 Body Composition and Measurement Techniques

15:38 The Future of Health Tech

16:42 Fitness Wins and Challenges

24:55 Business Wins and Challenges

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