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Why Yunha Kim Built Simple Habit The Spotify For Meditation - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #062 Jan 24, 2019

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This week on the 20 Minute Fitness podcast we've got Yunha Kim, a Duke University graduate and ex-Wall Street investment banker who's already running her second startup success story. Yunha started meditation a couple of years ago and when she realized that there was a gap in the market, she decided to fill it. This lead to the born of Simple Habit, one of the most popular meditation and mindfulness apps that is used by millions of people around the globe.

Press play to learn about Simple Habit and to get an insight into the story of a real powerhouse woman in a leadership position!

Three Things You Will Learn

1) How Simple Habit Differs From Other Meditation Apps

Simple Habit doesn't only stand out because it's the youngest among the most popular meditation apps, but also because it introduces a whole new concept. Unlike its competitors that have a niche focus and mainly create content in-house, Simple Habit acts more like a market place. Tune in to understand how Simple Habit works and why Yunha likes to refer to is as the 'Spotify for meditation'!

2) The Story Behind Simple Habit

Yunha started off as an investment banker on Wall Street. Then one day she quit her job and founded her own company hopping into a CEO position at a very young age. This obviously came with a lot of stress, so she decided to turn to meditation to reach a more balanced and happier state of mind. However, she felt like something was missing from the market...

Listen on to hear all about Yunha's "accidental" entrepreneurial journey and what led her to build Simple Habit!

3) Meditation Trends & Simple Habit's Mission

Distractions, stress and difficult situations are things that people have to face day-by-day. But you don't necessarily have to face them alone. Meditation provides a great solution to cope with these situations and the team behind Simple Habit wants to increasingly build on this idea. This is why one of the main goals for Simple Habit is to grow not just their content library, but also their content categories.

Press play to get a sneak peak into how Yunha envisions the future of both meditation and Simple Habit!

How Technology Can Help To Stay On Track With Your Diet - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #061 Jan 17, 2019

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On today's 20 Minute Fitness podcast episode, we're focusing on dieting and nutrition tracking. But instead of discussing specific diets or giving you "the best" advice on what you should or shouldn't eat, Charlie talks about apps and gadgets that can come real handy in your everyday life. Press play to learn 'how technology can help to stay on track with your diet'!

Three Things You Will Learn

1) Apps For Basic Calorie & Macronutrient Tracking

Yes, yes we all know about the MyFitnessPals and LoseIts, but you can also find other, potentially better apps on the App Store. MyNetDiary Pro for example, was ranked as the #1 mobile diet app in a study conducted by the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. An area where MyNetDiary seem to excel is the accuracy of foods and their nutrient contents in their library.

Tune in to hear about the other great features of MyNetDiary and to meet Yazio, another great nutrition tracking app!

2) It's All About Personalization

Moving to the mid-range category, we talk about apps that put the spotlight on personalization. 8Fit, which is both a workout and meal planner, uses a personal assessment when you first open the app to create your unique diet plan. This diet plan is entirely based on your personal data, health & fitness goals and activity level.
The Rise app takes this even a step further. These guys connect you with a real nutrition coach, who becomes your personal diet whisperer. Listen to this week's episode to get an insight into how virtual nutrition coaching will keep you accountable!

3) How To Hack Your Metabolism

One of the most exciting innovations in this arena that we have seen in the recent years is Lumen. Lumen is a tiny gadget that gives you real-time personalized nutrition advice based on your breath. And no, it is not magic, it's pure science.

All you have to do is breath into the Lumen device, which, based on the concentration of the different gases in your breath, will tell what your body is currently burning - carbs or fat. Once Lumen knows what you're burning, it will also know what you should eat. Press play to learn more!

Why Jason Loewy Built MyMacros+ The Most Flexible Diet Tracking App - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #060 Jan 10, 2019

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The New Year's very first 'Why I Built This' episode is here and we are bringing you Jason Loewy in it. Jason was a Computer Science major who got into professional body building after his university football career was ended by unexpected injuries. As an athlete he had to pay attention to his diet from an early age. But when it came to tracking, he simply couldn't find an app that met his expectations. So he decided to build his own.

Listen to this week's episode to hear how Jason mixed his professional life with his true passion and turned it into MyMacros+, an app that's today ranked in the Top 10 on the App Store!

Three Things You Will Learn

1) The Journey Of MyMacros+

Jason has been an athlete since an early age, so tracking has always been a part of his life. But as a professional body builder, he had some more specific requirements when it came to tracking his macros than an 'Average Joe'. So instead of going from one trial & failure to another, he decided to take matters to his own hands.

Press play to find out how MyMacros+, an app that Jason originally built only for himself, has turned into a success story!

2) Why You Should Download MyMacors+ Instead Of Other Apps

We know that nothing is perfect. But as Jason explains, there are a couple of very fundamental issues with most nutrition tracking apps out there. Let it be the too complicated process of logging your food, the high subscription fees, or the inflexible nature of the app. Listen to this week's episode and find out why MyMacros+ could potentially be a superior choice for individuals at all levels!

3) The Future Of MyMacros+ & Nutrition Tracking

MyMacros+ was born in 2011 and although it's been growing at a constant rate since, innovation doesn't stop. This is true for both the app itself and the diet tracking industry. In today's episode Jason and Martin touch upon what the future holds for MyMacros+ as well as how they see the evolving trends of nutrition tracking.
Tunes in to get a sneak peak of what you can expect to see in 2019 when you press the MyMacros+ icon on your phone!

How Technology Can Help To Improve Your Sleep Quality - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #059 Jan 03, 2019

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New Year, new episode on the 'How Technology Can Help' mini series of the 20 Minute Fitness podcast. This week Charlie brings some great tech products and services that can put you on track for a year of great night sleep.

If you've ever struggled with insomnia or sleep deprivation, this is your episode! Listen on to learn how to overcome the struggles of bad sleep!

Three Things You Will Learn

1) How Different Apps Can Make You Sleep Better

Although using your phone before going to bed is generally a bad habit, there are certain apps that are exceptions. The Sleep Cycle app for instance will aid your good night sleep by tracking your sleep cycles and waking you up while you're at the appropriate sleep stage. Whereas Calm is taking a different approach and uses meditation and breath technique coaching as means to improve your sleep quality.

Find out more about these apps and their various features from this week's episode!
2) The Gadgets Of Your Dreams

Of course the wearables market has something to offer in the sleep department as well. The Oura Ring is the ultimate solution for accurate and fashionable sleep tracking. The ring and the Oura app will provide you with comprehensive data and sleep analysis, including your sleep efficiency, sleep disturbances and a lot more.
However, if you're not a big fan of wearables and mainly struggle with falling asleep and waking up, the Phillips Somneo Sleep & Wake-Up light should get on your shopping list instead. These lights will ensure that you fall asleep easier and wake up more naturally by stimulating sunrises & sunsets. Press play to find out why natural lighting is better and hear about others' experiences with Somneo!

3) The Smartest Bed Accessories
What would a smart home be without a smart bed?

Thankfully we don't have to find out as innovations like the Somnox Sleep robot will quickly turn your average bed into one that fits in our 21st century lifestyles. However Somnox's new gadget doesn't only sound cool, but is actually super useful. It packs almost all the features that the previously mentioned products have into a pillow form that will quickly become your favorite sleep buddy.

Finally finishing off with the basis of a good quality sleep, the mattress. They might be a bigger investment, but the Eight Smart Mattresses will definitely ensure your comfort with their top foam quality and also use their built-in sensors to provide feedback on your sleep. Tune in to learn how Somnox will help you feel great when waking up and what factors do the Eight Mattresses track!

Why Gene Gurkoff Built An App That Makes You Run For A Good Cause - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #058 Dec 27, 2018

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This week we're back with a new episode on the 'Why I Built This' mini series, where Gene Gurkoff, a Harvard Law School graduate explains why he decided to quit being a lawyer to build his own app. The proud founder of Charity Miles talks us through his not-always-smooth journey and the powerful impact of Charity Miles that gives him hope day-by-day.

Press play to hear all about a Wall Street lawyer's crazy entrepreneurial journey and how he has finally found his passion in life, an app through which he makes a real impact on everyday people's lives!

Three Things You Will Learn

1) The Story Of Charity Miles's Foundation

Gene started off his career as a lawyer on Wall Street and while he did enjoy it, he always felt the entrepreneurial spirit in himself. After two not-so-successful businesses he was about to give up on his dreams and go back to the law office when the idea of Charity Miles was born. Listen to this week's episode to hear why Gene knew that Charity Miles was 'the one' and what kept him going even during hard times!

2) What The Real Value Of Charity Miles Is

For every step you take you can donate a certain amount of money to your chosen charity. This is an amazing cause in itself, but according to Gene, this is not the most impactful outcome of Charity Miles. The strong community and the way Charity Miles is able to influence each user's life in a positive way carry much greater value. Tune in to find out more!

3) Behind The Scenes Of Charity Miles

Charity Miles is not just a simple app. It's a multi-sided platform that depends not only on the users, but also on corporate sponsors and the charities where your donations go. From today's episode you can learn more about the back-end of Charity Miles and how Gene was able to use his previous career and experiences to develop the app.

How Technology Can Help To Train For Your Next Marathon - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #057 Dec 20, 2018

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So press play now to make the most out of your next run!If your New Year's resolution involves the word marathon, we've got you covered! Because on this week's episode we introduce you to all the 'tech hacks' that can aid your training for the big race day. Whether you're getting ready for your first run or you are a marathon veteran, Charlie has something for you.

Three Things You Will Learn

1) Which Are The Best Free Tools For Running Tips

Thanks to technology, we don't only have expensive gadgets but also a number of free / low-cost resources available. There are plenty of great blogs out there that will guide you through your marathon prep with advice on diet, the perfect race attire and a lot more. Listen to this week's episode to hear which blogs should get on your reading list!
2) Top Apps To Improve Your Running Technique

Of course we are all familiar with the more mainstream running apps, like Strava and MapMyRun. However, you can find many more hidden gems on the app store, which will actually give you better insights, feedback and guidance throughout your training.
Some apps are really keen to track your impact and cadence to maximize your running efficiency. Other apps, like Aaptiv, put more emphasis on personalized training plans. Press play to learn what apps are out there and which approach seems to be the way to go!

3) Wearables That Will Become Your Virtual Running Coaches

The wearables market is striving, so the possibilities for gadgets that you can call for help when training for a marathon are becoming endless. However, most of these wearables have different focus areas so it really depends on your goals which one you should go for.

The Lumo Run for instance aims to perfect your running technique, whereas Polar's Stride Sensor is more keen on optimal pacing. And taking it to the next level, besides all the same measurements, the Vi headphones also provide personalized real-time coaching. Tune in to learn more about the best running wearables!

Why Allen Chen Built Fitbod The Smartest Strength Workout App - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #056 Dec 13, 2018

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This week we're bringing you the second episode of our 'Why I Built This' mini-series on the 20 Minute Fitness Podcast. Having Allen Chen on the show, who is the Co-Founder & CEO of Fitbod, we talk about how Allen has built Fitbod with one of his college best friends, what Fitbod really is and how it works, and where the Fit-tech industry is heading.

Listen on to learn about Allen's journey from Wall Street to an office located at the back of a gym in downtown San Francisco and why he thinks Fitbod is at the forefront of innovation in the fitness world!

Three Things You Will Learn

1) How A Portfolio Optimization Strategist From Wall Street Built A Successful Workout App

Are you in finance, but want to make a career jump into health & fitness? It's not impossible! Allen was actually going to build his career at a hedge fund on Wall Street but instead he decided to build a smart strength workout app, Fitbod. On this week's episode you can learn interesting things about how he was able to utilize his skills from finance to create Fitbod.

2) What Fitbod Is, How Its First Version Looked Like And How It Works Now

A precise AI-powered recommendation platform for strength training packed into a little IOS app is what Fitbod is today. However, it started off as a much more simple idea that Allen and his Co-Founder created to tackle the issues they were facing at the gym. Press play to hear how Fitbod worked when it first launched on the App Store and how it has improved ever since!

3) The Upcoming Trends In Fit-Tech

Going beyond Allen's journey with Fitbod, we also take a look at the direction the fit-tech industry is headed. After we have learned to master the tracking of data, it's time to process it and provide actionable recommendations to users. Tune in to learn more about Allen's vision for health & fitness innovation and why he thinks Fitbod is at the forefront of it!

How Smart Clothing Can Help You To Get In Shape - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #055 Dec 06, 2018

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On this episode of 20 Minute Fitness we're giving you a snapshot of a still fairly new subcategory of wearables, connected clothing. Charlie will start off by discussing some predictions about the future of the connected clothes market. Then, most importantly, he will talk us through how various pieces of smart apparel can help you reach your fitness goals more effectively.

Tune in to learn about exciting brands and how their innovative active wear will get you in shape!

Three Things You Will Learn

1) What The Fitness Benefits Are Of Smart Clothing By Under Armour

Under Armour is a well-known brand among all health & fitness enthusiasts. But what might not be common sense for everyone is that they have entered the fit-tech space as well. Listen to this week's episode to find out what smart clothing you can get with the Under Armour logo, and of course how they will help you to get in shape!

2) Wearables For Mastering Your Running Technique

Running is definitely one of the best cardio workouts, but to ensure its effectiveness, you really have to master your form. OMsignal and Sensoria are two brands out there who have also realized this. Although their smart apparel are very distinct, both of these brands are driven by the same goal. And this is to help you master your running technique and in turn minimize the risk of injuries and maximize results.

Press play to learn about the different approaches the two brands take to reach this goal. In particular, how OMSignal's connected bras use breath analysis to improve your running technique. And how Sensoria's smart socks and anklet capture data while running to provide you with recommendations.

3) A Virtual Personal Trainer Built Into Your Gym Clothes

Finally reaching the 'wow' category, Athos is definitely a name you should know about. To overcome the boundaries of high personal trainer costs and to ensure extremely accurate performance tracking, the Athos guys have created active wear with built-in sensors.

From today's episode you can get an insight into how the Athos connected shirts and leggings work and whether they live up to their nearly $700 price tag.

Why Tim Peck Built Call9 A Platform That Reinvents The 911 System - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #054 Nov 29, 2018

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We're back again with a new episode on the 20 Minute Fitness podcast, but not just any episode. Today marks one of the most exciting milestones in the history of 20 Minute Fitness. We're bringing you the very first episode of 'Why I Built This', a mini series introducing innovations that are revolutionizing the health & fitness industry and of course the master minds behind them.

On our first episode we had the pleasure to sit down with Tim Peck, who left his Chief Resident position at Harvard Medical School and moved to Silicon Valley to build Call9 (https://www.call9.com/), a platform that can reinvent the 911 system. Although most people thought he “lost his sanity” at that time, Tim has proved all of them wrong. Call9 has already delivered life-changing care to over 3,500 patients and this is just the beginning.

Stay with us to hear about Tim's journey and how Call9 is making a massive impact on the Emergency Care system in the US!

Three Things You Will Learn

1) How Call9 Works And Why It Is So Extraordinary

The systems of Emergency Care and Nursing Homes are fundamentally broken. These broken systems don't only result in extreme expenses, but on the most serious end they can also cost lives. Although many might have recognized the issue before, Tim was the very first one, who was brave enough to actually act upon it.

Listen to the interview to learn about the shortcomings of Emergency Care and Nursing Homes and how Call9 provides a solution to overcome them!

2) Tim's Journey From Harvard Medical School To The Silicon Valley And Living In a Nursing Home

Building such a radical innovation takes time and, of course comes with sacrifices. Back in 2015, Tim quit his job, moved to the Silicon Valley and decided to dedicate his life to Call9 and a greater good. Press play to hear about his journey including things, like living in a nursing home for 3 months.

3) The Future of Call9 & The Way Tim Predicts Healthcare To Change

Call9 has already reached amazing milestones and has proven to be a solution to the issues Nursing Homes are facing with Emergency Care patients. But it still has a really long way ahead with amazing potentials. Tune in to hear Tim's vision for Call9's future and also his predictions about the future of healthcare.

Sign the petition here to help Call9 achieve its mission & further revolutionize Emergency Care: http://www.rushact.org/#!/

How Technology Can Help To Improve Your Strength Training Performance - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #053 Nov 22, 2018

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The first episode of our brand new 20 Minute Fitness Season 2 is finally here. And we're bringing you nothing less than seven amazing fitness apps & gadgets that can help improving your strength training performance. Charlie will walk us through products from 3 different categories from 'more accessible & easy to use' to the very high-tech end of the spectrum.

Listen to today's episode to learn about the benefits as well as some of the drawbacks of fit-tech innovations, like the Shape band by Atlas when it comes to strength training. And of course to find the one that will be the best for your personal goals!

Three Things You Will Learn

1) The Good & The Bad Of Our Top 3 Strength Training Apps

Fitbod, Gymaholic and Fitted Lifts are three amazing apps that definitely won't disappoint when it comes to weight lifting. They all share some similarities, but their key benefits are quite distinct.

Fitbod uses AI to plan fully personalized workouts. Gymaholic's augmented reality capabilities put the focus on visualization. And Fitted Lifts is on-point in everything tracking and logging. Of course this is not all, so press play now to learn about all the great features of the three apps as well as their potential shortcomings!

2) How Fitness Trackers Can Help To Optimize Your Strength Training

There are a ton of wearable fitness trackers out there. And even though it wasn't always the case, the number of strength-training specific wearables are growing as well. It's not a surprise as technology offers an opportunity to get some amazing insights into one's performance. These insights can then be used to master your technique and ultimately reach your fitness goals more effectively.

Listen to this week's episode to find out how wearables, like Shape by Atlas, Strenx by Gymwatch, and the Beast Sensor can aid your weight training. Believe it or not, but their benefits extend beyond the gym as well.

3) Increasing Your Training Efficiency Through Improved Brain Plasticity

As you could've probably guessed, we are hitting our most high-tech "wow" category here. Halo Neuroscience is "the first headset that stimulates the part of your brain responsible for muscle movement".

The headphones apply mild electric field to your motor cortex, which is the area in the brain that's responsible for controlling movement. In today's episode you can learn a lot more about how Halo Neuroscience really works and whether it is a device that's worth using for the everyday weight lifter or designed more for athletes.

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