In this episode of the Fitness + Technology Podcast, Bryan O’Rourke welcomes Pariskshit Dutt & Jackson Powell to the show. They are the founders of Fittest, a hardware-free heart rate tracking platform designed to help gyms boost member engagement, drive accountability, and increase retention. By seamlessly integrating with wearables, Fittest provides real-time in-studio and at-home tracking, gamification, and performance insights without the cost or hassle of additional hardware. Today, the two join Bryan to talk about their startup business and the challenges with data wearable technology.

One Powerful Quote:

18:13: “The barriers to entry have never been lower.”

4-10 Bullet Points (w/ timestamps) - Highlighting key topics discussed:

2:47: Bryan asks Pariskshit & Jackson their general thoughts on wearables.

7:36: Pariskshit & Jackson talk about creating better user experiences.

9:38: Bryan articulates on the innovator’s dilemma; Pariskshit gives his feedback.

12:48: Pariskshit & Jackson speak on the idea behind fittestapp and its feature sets.

18:00: Pariskshit imparts his pearls of wisdom to the listeners.

Bullet List of Resources:

https://www.fittestapp.co.uk/

https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/future-of-fitness-2025-bryan-k-o-rourke-pdf/273973112

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