Future of Fitness Bjoern Woltermann - Katalyst & Personalized EMS Technology
In this episode, Eric Malzone interviews Bjoern Woltermann, CEO and founder of Katalyst, discussing the technology and adoption of Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) in fitness. Bjorn shares his journey, starting from his early career in Germany to discovering EMS after a back injury. He explains how EMS works and its history, including Bruce Lee's use of similar technology. Bjoern highlights the popularity of EMS in Europe compared to its slower adoption in the United States due to regulatory barriers and misconceptions. He discusses the studio model for EMS training, its limitations, and the decision to transition to a direct-to-consumer approach. Bjoern emphasizes the effectiveness of EMS training and the potential for its widespread adoption.
LINKS: