Episode description

We kick things off with the pressures of socialization our preferences and how it can drain us! Some talk about shows we've been watching. Sheldon's 10K "training" and talk about Nicole's walk through the decades series. Meredith is hitting them all!

(9:50) Interview with 4 guests - the Curvy Echelon Crew. We learn about each member of this team that supports a community of over 4000! Each has their own story of getting to Echelon and how they found this community. Then somewhere along the way the CEC was born. Meant to be a place that was accepting to all and allowed a safe place to engage, support, and build off each other. We learn about how each found their place and all support a different aspect of the community and how it takes a village to make it all happen. From studio takeovers (another one coming in 2024!) to collaborations with other groups, the CE has built a unique place in Echelon that helps make us all stronger.

(1:11) Interview recap and our reflections from the discussion.

(1:27) Industry news. Peloton cancels their plans for a strength device. Also a device called "Shift" automatically adjusts the Peloton Bike to engage with Zwift. Oura ring has a new lower cost competitor. Boutique fitness is booming with Orange Theory expanding at a record rate and a lot more planned also Exponential Fitness hitting $1B in sales. The studies are out - fitness IS medicine, acting as a true natural anti-depressant.

(1:37) Echelon News. Echelon at the IHRSA and launching some major stuff: Echelon worlds gaming announced and being released soon - a great new way to use your Echelon equipment. Also launched, a commercial version of strength equipment. Also Echelon Studio allows commercial operators to cast on-demand fitness services to a smart tv. Dani and Reed had great vacations, Jama back from eye surgery, and Nicole hits a music festival. The community chimes in a bit on West coast ride times... oh and they want a West coast studio! Shoutouts!

(1:52) Snackdown! results and a new one launched.

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