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Tonal - Troy Taylor

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Release Date: 02/11/2025

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Today on Startup to Storefront, we’re sitting down with Troy Taylor, a globally recognized leader in human performance and innovation. With a career spanning seven Olympic Games, Troy has worked with over 500 Olympians and 50 Olympic medalists, helping athletes reach peak performance on the world’s biggest stage. As the former High Performance Director at U.S. Ski & Snowboard, he played a pivotal role in securing 15 Olympic medals—including seven gold—at the 2018 PyeongChang Games.

Now, as the Senior Director of Performance & Innovation at Tonal, Troy is bringing his expertise to the world of connected fitness. Tonal, the pioneer behind the world’s smartest strength training system, is redefining how people train by combining revolutionary digital weight technology with AI-powered coaching. From strength training and HIIT to mobility and recovery, Tonal adapts to each user’s needs, helping them break through plateaus and reach their full potential.

On this week's episode, you’ll learn:
✅ Why most fitness apps fail—and the science behind keeping people engaged in long-term fitness
✅ The shocking reason 90% of people quit the gym—and how technology is changing the way we approach strength training
✅ Everything you need to know about Tonal—from its game-changing features to cost, installation, and whether it’s worth the investment

Get ready for an episode packed with expert insights, industry secrets, and a deep dive into the future of fitness.