Reka Gobis - Connected: Health & Fitness Summit 2026

Reka Gobis - Connected: Health & Fitness Summit 2026

Author: Eric Malzone September 28, 2025 Duration: 40:40

In this episode, Eric Malzone sits down with Reka Gobis to explore the future of fitness and what's ahead for the 2026 Kisako Research event. Reka shares her background and the mission behind Kisako, highlighting the vital role of research in shaping event content and ensuring it stays relevant. Reflecting on the 2025 gathering, she points to key themes such as corporate wellness and the growing impact of GLP-1, before shifting the focus to what's next. The 2026 event will bridge fitness, healthcare, and technology with two stages of simultaneous sessions, an expanded audience that now includes healthcare professionals, and unique experiential opportunities like a pop-up gym and wellness zone. Networking takes center stage alongside a strong lineup of VIP speakers, creating a one-of-a-kind environment for collaboration and learning. With tickets free for operators at the VP level and above until November 7th, this event promises to set the tone for the future of the fitness and healthcare ecosystem.

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Eric Malzone has spent over fourteen years working within the fitness world, and in his Future of Fitness podcast, he channels that experience into conversations that feel more like strategic planning sessions than simple interviews. Each episode connects you directly with the people actively reshaping what health and wellness mean today-founders launching disruptive tech, investors spotting the next big trend, and executives steering major brands through rapid change. The discussions move beyond workout tips to explore the real business of fitness, tackling how entrepreneurship intersects with wellbeing, what emerging technologies are actually viable, and where the industry might be headed next. This isn't about generic inspiration; it's a grounded look at the mechanics of moving an entire field forward. By listening, you gain access to unfiltered insights from those making decisions at the highest levels, all through the perspective of a host who is both a seasoned coach and a pragmatic business advisor. Tune in for a clear-eyed view of the innovation, challenges, and opportunities defining the modern fitness landscape.
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