Health & Longevity Studio | Kisaco Research

Health & Longevity Studio

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Roundtable 1: Neuro-Fitness: Training the Brain Through Movement and Mindfulness

Roundtable 2: Precision Fuel: Biomarkers, AI & the Future of Nutrition Programming

Roundtable 3: Sleep as Strategy: Turning Sleep Data Into Fitness Results

Roundtable 4: Exercise Physiology: A Doctors Perspective on Strength vs Cardio with Mayo Clinic

Roundtable 5: The 2026 Blueprint: Future-Proofing Your Fitness Services for Higher Retention & Revenue



Preventative Health
Longevity
Science-Backed Trends
Revenue Diversification

Author:

Dr. Ed Laskowski

Professor, Department of PM&R and Division of Sports Medicine
Mayo Clinic

Dr. Ed Laskowski

Professor, Department of PM&R and Division of Sports Medicine
Mayo Clinic

Author:

Mike Fantigrassi

Head of Product
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

Mike Fantigrassi, MS, MBA, NASM-CPT, CES, PES, CNC, NSCA-CSCS, is a seasoned professional with over 30 years in the health and fitness industry. Throughout his extensive career, Mike has navigated roles ranging from personal trainer and fitness manager to pivotal leadership positions at the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Since 2010, he has dedicated his expertise to NASM, currently serving as the Head of Product.

Mike is recognized as a subject matter expert in fitness, wellness, and nutrition, and his insights have found their way into books, magazines, and various media outlets. Under his guidance, NASM has introduced numerous initiatives, including courses in wellness, nutrition, and physique enhancement. Mike holds a B.S. in Food and Nutrition from Florida State University and an M.S. in Exercise Science from PennWest University.

Mike Fantigrassi

Head of Product
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

Mike Fantigrassi, MS, MBA, NASM-CPT, CES, PES, CNC, NSCA-CSCS, is a seasoned professional with over 30 years in the health and fitness industry. Throughout his extensive career, Mike has navigated roles ranging from personal trainer and fitness manager to pivotal leadership positions at the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Since 2010, he has dedicated his expertise to NASM, currently serving as the Head of Product.

Mike is recognized as a subject matter expert in fitness, wellness, and nutrition, and his insights have found their way into books, magazines, and various media outlets. Under his guidance, NASM has introduced numerous initiatives, including courses in wellness, nutrition, and physique enhancement. Mike holds a B.S. in Food and Nutrition from Florida State University and an M.S. in Exercise Science from PennWest University.

Longevity science is going mainstream and members want access to more than just workouts. We’ll explore how fitness brands are commercializing lab-backed tools like VO2 max testing, biological age tracking, hormone and metabolic panels, hyper-personalized recovery, and functional movement diagnostics to deliver on healthspan promises. Walk away with the playbook to package, price, and position these offerings for long-term loyalty and premium revenue.

Preventative Health
Longevity
Science-Backed Trends
Revenue Diversification

Author:

Jeff Zwiefel

Executive Director
Life Time MIORA Longevity & Performance

Jeff Zwiefel

Executive Director
Life Time MIORA Longevity & Performance

Author:

Dr. Mark Kovacs

(former) Vice President of Health & Performance
Canyon Ranch

Dr. Mark Kovacs

(former) Vice President of Health & Performance
Canyon Ranch

Author:

Vanessa M Chu

Advisor and Chief Operation Officer
Extension Health

Vanessa M Chu

Advisor and Chief Operation Officer
Extension Health

Fitness spaces are evolving into full-service health hubs, blending movement, recovery, diagnostics, and mental wellness under one roof. This session explores how forward-thinking operators are integrating with healthcare, insurers, and digital health platforms to deliver measurable outcomes and extend healthspan. Walk away with the strategy to reposition your offering as essential infrastructure in the new well-care economy.

Preventative Health
Longevity
Science-Backed Trends

Author:

Dr. Jessica Ruff

Section Head, Center for Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine
Cleveland Clinic

Dr. Jessica Ruff

Section Head, Center for Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine
Cleveland Clinic

Author:

Dr. Gloria Winters

Chief Health Officer, VP Partnerships
YMCA

Dr. Gloria Winters

Chief Health Officer, VP Partnerships
YMCA

What happens when Olympic-level performance science filters into everyday fitness? We’ll explore how recovery tech, nervous system training, and mindset tools from elite athletics are being adapted for broader wellness markets and where the line should be drawn. Walk away with insights on what drives results, what’s scalable, and how to differentiate your brand using tactics once reserved for the top 1%.

Women's Health
Science-Backed Trends

Author:

Amanda Phillips

Chief Performance Innovation Officer
EXOS

Amanda Phillips

Chief Performance Innovation Officer
EXOS