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Dec 2024
38m 35s

Troy Taylor | HFYH #110

Dr. Vonda Wright
About this episode

In this episode of 'Hot for Your Health,' Dr. Vonda Wright is joined by sits down with Troy Taylor, Senior Director of Performance Innovation at Tonal, to explore the cutting edge of fitness and strength training. With a background in leading world-class human performance teams, Troy brings unparalleled insights into leveraging technology to optimize health and longevity.

They discuss the importance of starting small and building strength through functional movements like sit-to-stands, with an emphasis on consistency over intensity for long-term success. Troy explains how Tonal’s electromagnetic resistance and AI-driven personalization make strength training safe, efficient, and accessible for all fitness levels, from Olympians to everyday users.

They also discuss midlife fitness, focusing on resistance training to support longevity, cognitive function, and menopause-related health needs. Insights into how AI and data science personalize workouts and track trends round out the conversation, offering a glimpse into the future of human performance innovation.

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Connect with Troy Taylor:

Website: http://www.tonal.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-taylor-4577bb38/

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