Episode 135: Philipp Roesch-Schlanderer: CEO of EGYM – Why 80% of Gyms Don’t Work
Update: 2025-09-10
Description
In this episode of the EU-Startups Podcast, Marcin Lewandowski sits down with Philipp Roesch-Schlanderer, Founder & CEO of EGYM, the German fitness tech unicorn transforming how the world approaches health.
EGYM’s mission is simple yet bold: make fitness accessible to everyone. By rethinking the traditional gym experience and integrating fitness into healthcare, EGYM is pioneering a shift from repair to prevention.
We dive into:
– Why 80% of gym-goers don’t actually benefit from their workouts
– The role of strength training in longevity and healthy living
– How technology personalizes and enhances fitness journeys
– What Europe can learn from the US (and vice versa) about health and fitness
– Philipp’s bold vision for the future of EGYM and preventative healthcare
Takeaways:
– EGYM’s mission is to make fitness accessible for all, not just the motivated 20%.
– Traditional gyms fail because most members don’t get real results.
– Strength training is one of the biggest unlocks for longevity.
– Integrating fitness into healthcare lowers costs and saves lives.
– Technology can personalize workouts, making prevention more engaging.
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction to EGYM and Its Mission
05:11 – The Broken Gym Experience
09:53 – Integrating Fitness and Healthcare
14:47 – The Future of Gym Technology
20:11 – Global Perspectives on Fitness
24:49 – Bold Bets and Future Aspirations
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#startup #fitness #gym #technology
EGYM’s mission is simple yet bold: make fitness accessible to everyone. By rethinking the traditional gym experience and integrating fitness into healthcare, EGYM is pioneering a shift from repair to prevention.
We dive into:
– Why 80% of gym-goers don’t actually benefit from their workouts
– The role of strength training in longevity and healthy living
– How technology personalizes and enhances fitness journeys
– What Europe can learn from the US (and vice versa) about health and fitness
– Philipp’s bold vision for the future of EGYM and preventative healthcare
Takeaways:
– EGYM’s mission is to make fitness accessible for all, not just the motivated 20%.
– Traditional gyms fail because most members don’t get real results.
– Strength training is one of the biggest unlocks for longevity.
– Integrating fitness into healthcare lowers costs and saves lives.
– Technology can personalize workouts, making prevention more engaging.
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction to EGYM and Its Mission
05:11 – The Broken Gym Experience
09:53 – Integrating Fitness and Healthcare
14:47 – The Future of Gym Technology
20:11 – Global Perspectives on Fitness
24:49 – Bold Bets and Future Aspirations
If you haven't already.... Subscribe to the EU-Startups Podcast on YouTube!
Or follow along on your other favorite podcast platforms... Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4QU85dN... / Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast...
Follow EU-Startups on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/eu-startups-menlo-media/
Visit our Website:
https://www.eu-startups.com/
Subscribe to our Newsletter:
https://www.eu-startups.com/newsletter/
#startup #fitness #gym #technology
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