Gladden Longevity Podcast -- formerly Living Beyond 120

Revolutionizing Health Metrics with Spren - Episode 288

Jun 12, 2025

Jason Moore, the creator of Spren and a health tech aficionado, dives into how smartphone cameras can revolutionize health metrics. He shares his journey fueled by a passion for fitness and tech, emphasizing the significance of body composition and heart rate variability (HRV) for improving health. The conversation discusses Spren's innovative app that democratizes health insights, future enhancements like VO2 max estimations, and the critical role of feedback loops in health management. Listeners can also learn about the gym industry's impact on longevity.

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Jason Moore's Health-Tech Journey

Jason Moore was a health-conscious athlete who combined his passion for fitness with technology and coaching experience.
His entrepreneurial drive led him to develop technology that unlocks answers about our bodies for better health.

INSIGHT

Camera-Based Body Composition

Spren uses just a smartphone camera to perform body composition analysis comparable to DEXA scans.
It measures body fat, muscle mass, and distribution, but not yet bone density.

INSIGHT

Comprehensive Health Metrics via Camera

Spren's app tracks body composition, heart rate, HRV, and respiration using the phone camera and integrates with blood labs and wearables.
HRV is a vital metric for health and performance and is accurately measured by placing a finger over the phone camera.

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In this episode of the Gladden Longevity Podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Gladden interviews Jason Moore, the creator of Spren, a health technology company that utilizes smartphone cameras for body composition analysis and other health metrics. They discuss Jason's journey into health technology, the importance of heart rate variability (HRV), and how technology can aid in longevity and performance. The conversation also touches on the future of health technology, the significance of feedback loops in health management, and resources available for listeners to improve their health journey.

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Takeaways

· Jason Moore's journey into health technology began with a passion for fitness and health.

· Spren's technology allows body composition analysis using just a smartphone camera.

· Body composition metrics are crucial for tracking longevity and health.

· Heart rate variability (HRV) is an important indicator of health and performance.

· HRV can help tailor daily behaviors for better health outcomes.

· Spren has reached over a million users, expanding access to health insights.

· The gym industry plays a significant role in promoting longevity.

· Future developments include estimating VO2 max and blood pressure from the camera.

· Feedback loops are essential for effective health management.

· Spren aims to embody the human experience through its technology.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Longevity and Technology

02:58 The Journey of Jason Moore and Spren

05:57 Innovative Body Composition Analysis

08:47 Understanding Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

12:01 The Role of HRV in Health and Performance

15:02 Integrating Technology with Longevity Practices

17:53 Future Developments in Health Technology

20:57 The Importance of Feedback Loops in Health

23:54 Conclusion and Resources for Listeners

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Email: jason@spren.com Website: https://www.spren.com/

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