Welcome to the latest episode of L.I.F.T.S, your bite‑sized dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories.

In this episode, hosts Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal sit down with Mohit Kumar, Co‑Founder and CEO of Ultrahuman, to explore the explosive rise of smart rings and the future of wearable health technology.

Topics covered include:

• Mohit's unconventional founder journey and early days in metabolic health.
• Why smart rings are outperforming other wearables in growth.
• Ultrahuman's approach to sleep, metabolism, and biomarkers.
• The high‑stakes patent battle with Oura and the U.S. import ban.
• What resilience really looks like for founders.
• The future of AI, battery life, and ring‑based health tracking.
• Why sleep is becoming the most important performance metric.

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0:00 Welcome to LIFTS & sleep score discussion

1:45 The rise of smart rings in health tech

3:00 Mohit Kumar's founder journey

8:00 Why Ultrahuman chose the ring form factor

12:20 Competing with Oura and market positioning

15:45 Clinical‑grade insights and no‑subscription model

22:10 The U.S. patent ruling and import ban

27:00 Resilience, redesigns, and next steps

33:30 The future of smart rings and battery life

44:30 Rapid‑fire questions

49:00 Final takeaways and closing thoughts

Welcome to the latest episode of L.I.F.T.S, your bite-sized dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories.

In this episode, hosts Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal are joined by Dr. Nick Barringer, a former U.S. Army performance leader, tactical nutrition expert, and human performance consultant, to explore how tactical training principles translate to success in business, leadership, and everyday life.

With over two decades of experience working with elite military units, high-performance athletes, and executive leaders, Nick breaks down what it really takes to perform under pressure: from decision-making while sleep-deprived, to building resilience, discipline, and sustainable habits that carry over far beyond the battlefield.

This conversation bridges the worlds of fitness, leadership, mindset, and strategy, offering practical insights that entrepreneurs, executives, and high performers can apply immediately.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why executives should think of themselves as "corporate athletes."
• How sleep deprivation impacts decision-making and performance.
• Tactical principles that improve leadership under pressure.
• The role of fitness and conditioning in mental resilience.
• Nutrition and supplementation strategies for high-stress environments.
• What elite military training can teach us about business and life.
• Why embracing discomfort is essential for long-term growth.

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https://drnickbarringer.com/

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0:00 – Introduction
2:33 – Tactical Performance vs Executive Leadership
9:05 – Sleep Deprivation & Decision Making
13:25 – Consistency & Daily Schedule
18:52 – Creatine, Caffeine & Nitrates
20:02 – Ideal Day of Nutrition
24:19 – Managing Stress & UFC Fighters
33:52 – Mental Toughness Under Fatigue
37:32 – Elite Soldier Physical Standards
43:53 – Final Takeaways

Welcome to the latest episode of L.I.F.T.S, your bite-sized dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories.

In this episode, hosts Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal sit down with Jay Worthy, CEO of Myzone, and Vahid Zadeh, CTO of Myzone, to explore the real future of wearable fitness technology, human motivation, and behavioral science. With data fatigue growing across the fitness industry, this conversation reveals why more metrics don't always lead to better results and what truly drives long-term engagement.

Key Topics Covered:
• Why most wearables lose users after 3-6 months.
• The real science behind motivation and habit formation.
• Data fatigue vs. meaningful fitness insights.
• Why effort beats steps, HRV, and raw metrics.
• How Myzone uses behavioral science to boost consistency.
• The truth behind the 10,000-step myth.
• How Myzone Go removes barriers to entry for gym members.
• Why community is the most powerful fitness motivator.

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myzone.org

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00:00 – Episode Introduction
02:34 – Guest Introductions: Jay Worthy & Vahid Zadeh
05:15 – Are Wearables Creating Data Overload?
08:25 – Why Data Alone Fails to Motivate
11:30 – The Origin of the 10,000-Step Myth
14:50 – Motivation, Goals & Community
17:55 – Myzone Go Explained
21:40 – Effort as the Universal Fitness Metric
24:00 – Why Forgiveness Matters in Fitness Tracking
26:45 – Social Media Psychology & Behavior Change
30:30 – How Myzone Builds High-Quality Motivation
33:35 – Community as the Ultimate Engagement Tool
35:44 – Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up