Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais Get Fit in 5 Minutes? Revolutionizing the Health and Fitness Industry | Ulrich Dempfle
May 4, 2022
Ulrich Dempfle, CEO & Co-Founder of CAROL, revolutionizes fitness with his AI-powered exercise bike. He discusses the groundbreaking concept of reduced exertion high-intensity training (REHIT), transforming lab-based workouts into effective home exercises. With insights from his engineering background, he shares the resilience and innovation required to develop a fitness revolution. The conversation also covers the benefits of high-intensity workouts, maximizing health with minimal time, and the fascinating new 'octane score' fitness metric.
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Tangible Dreams
- Ulrich Dempfle's childhood dream was to design tangible products, like cars or planes.
- He pursued mechanical engineering but later transitioned into healthcare consulting, eventually co-founding CAROL.
Driven by Achievement
- Dempfle's career path involved pursuing prestigious opportunities, sometimes prioritizing them over his initial passions.
- He acknowledges a drive to achieve and perform well, sometimes to his detriment.
The Burden of High Achievement
- Dempfle views his high-achieving nature as a character flaw, leading to workaholism and single-mindedness.
- He strives for fulfillment, sometimes prioritizing intense focus in specific areas over balance.