130 – Ulrich Dempfle: "How CAROL Bike is Redefining the Future of Fitness"

On this episode, I am super excited to welcome Ulrich Dempfle. Ulrich is the co-founder and CEO of CAROL Bike, a revolutionary exercise bike designed around Reduced Exertion High-Intensity Interval Training (REHIT). With a background in mechanical engineering and healthcare innovation, Dempfle has worked closely with leading exercise researchers to develop CAROL, the world’s first AI-powered REHIT bike. His mission is to provide maximum fitness benefits in minimal time, addressing the common barriers people face with traditional exercise routines, such as lack of time and motivation. Under his leadership, CAROL has gained attention from both mainstream fitness enthusiasts and the biohacking community for its data-driven, science backed approach to exercise.  For my community carolbike.com is offering a discount code. Just head on carolbike.com, and use the code SALUTE to get $100 off in USA and Canada or £100 off in UK and ROW countries. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:12 Ulrich Dempfle's Journey to Carol Bike 09:42 Understanding the Carol Bike: Revolutionizing Fitness 11:12 The Science of VO2 Max and Its Importance 13:36 The Development Process of Carol Bike 18:17 Addressing Barriers to Fitness: Time Constraints 23:07 Personal Fitness Journey and Its Impact on Design 28:12 ReHIT: A Breakthrough in High-Intensity Training 37:37 AI and Personalization in Fitness 41:03 User Feedback and Its Role in Product Development 49:45 Catering to Diverse Audiences: Biohackers vs. Fitness Enthusiasts 52:56 Future of Carol: Expanding Beyond Cardio Workouts 56:05 Building Fitness as a Habit: Strategies for Success -- Vanessa Bertinotti is a Swiss biohacker recognized for her integrated approach to biohacking, which combines science, technology, and natural practices to optimize well-being. Certified in hypnosis, Vanessa helps her clients establish new habits and overcome mental blocks that hinder change. She firmly believes that the unconscious plays a crucial role in individual choices and habits, and her work blends lifestyle improvement with deep inner awareness. For Vanessa, self-improvement also means respecting nature and contributing to collective well-being. With this vision, she created the independent podcast "Salute e Biohacking", a space where she interviews international experts and enthusiasts of personal growth and biohacking. Each episode delves into complex topics related to health and awareness, offering practical tools to empower listeners to take charge of their well-being. The podcast is available for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Most episodes are in Italian, but there are also interviews in English and French. Additionally, subtitles in all languages can be activated on YouTube. Vanessa offers consultations on biohacking, lifestyle improvement, and hypnosis sessions, both in-person and online. ⁠ [email protected]⁠ ⁠ www.thehappyfew.com⁠ https://www.instagram.com/vanessabertinotti If you believe in a healthier, more mindful, and sustainable future, you can help spread knowledge and inspire change by supporting Vanessa’s work. Every donation contributes to building a movement for collective well-being.🔗 Donate now: ⁠www.Ko-fi.com/VanessaBertinotti⁠ Thank you for being part of this journey toward a more mindful and harmonious life. With gratitude, Vanessa ❤️