The MTU Alumni Office, in collaboration with the Department of Sport, Leisure and Childhood Studies and HEX-SPO Research Group at MTU, presented ‘MTU Alumni Innovation in Health, Exercise & Sport’ panel discussion for the MTU Innovation & Enterprise Month on Wednesday, 13 March.
This panel discussion served as a platform to showcase the pioneering work of MTU alumni making significant contributions to the health, exercise, and sports industry through innovative technologies, pioneering training methods, and new ventures.

MTU alumni represent the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship that is nurtured by the University through the curriculum that is informed by research. MTU strives to inform, embed, and ensure entrepreneurship is a key graduate attribute for all learners.

The contributors to the panel discussion were:

• Greg O’Gorman (BBS 1999) who together with Irish Olympian and former World Champion Derval O’Rourke launched the SAOL App which focuses on delivering a Workplace Wellbeing solution for small to medium businesses.  Derval recently participated in a programme for women entrepreneurs in MTU’s on-campus incubator.  
• Adam Sheehan (BBS 2010) is the strength and conditioning coach for Munster Rugby and an alumnus of Recreation and Leisure from MTU.  Adam is skilled in Athletic Training, Rugby, Fitness Training, Strength & Conditioning, and Sports Science.
• Grace McNamara (BSc 2008) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Exercise Intelligence (EXI), a MedTech specialising in personalised exercise programmes for people with chronic conditions and sedentary lifestyles. Grace is an alumna of MTU’s Bachelor of Science in Health, Fitness and Leisure.  
• Alan Dunton (BBS 2015, Ph.D. 2020) has worked with athletes, coaches, and sports organisations for over a decade in both professional and developmental environments. A significant element of this work includes the implementation and analysis of performance through technology with athletes.
• Dr. Lisa Bolger (Ph.D. 2018) completed her Ph.D. at MTU and will share the use of technology and innovative practices in her role as lecturer at MTU and the Habitus Health-DePuy Study.

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — EXI, a clinically-validated, personalized physical activity solution, has integrated Kemtai into its mobile application in order to deliver AI-guided physical activity to its members. Kemtai is a computer vision AI exercise platform that provides real-time feedback and corrective guidance to scale medical fitness and physical therapy. Kemtai has developed the most advanced computer vision motion tracking technology available in the market, which analyzes 111 body points, supports 2000+ different exercises, runs on any device with a camera, and does not require any hardware or sensors. This partnership marks EXI’s latest step in using cutting-edge technology to provide personalized programs to its growing member base.

With 78% of US adults living sedentary lifestyles and approximately 60% having at least one chronic condition, EXI aims to support a diverse member population. It was created with this population in mind, developed for individuals who simply strive to improve their physical activity or lose weight, those preparing for or recovering from surgeries (e.g., bariatric surgery, cardiac rehab), as well as many dealing with other chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, depression). EXI takes exercise recommendations to the next level by providing automated, adaptive programs and personalized data insights. Kemtai supports this mission by bringing the next generation of guided physical activity, safe technique tracking, and adherence tracking to the homes of EXI members.

The award felicitates EXI for its innovation, determination and relentless pursuit towards helping millions accelerate the achievement of their most challenging health goals.

EXI: Exercise Intelligent is a medical software that uses physical activity as a personalized and powerful treatment for various chronic conditions. It leverages the latest scientific evidence and technology to help people achieve their health goals with tailored and engaging physical activity programs.

Under the visionary guidance of Grace McNamara, CEO, EXI has seen unprecedented growth by constantly seeking innovative approaches and is truly missioned to change people’s lives.

“It’s a great honor to announce EXI as one of the ‘Top 50 Most Innovative Companies to Watch 2024’,” said Ben Johnson, Managing Editor of The CEO Views.

About EXI

Exercise Intelligence (EXI) is a MedTech company that specializes in behavior change and personalized physical activity programs. Led by a team of healthcare professionals with years of experience in healthcare, physical activity, and behavior change, EXI aims to improve the quality of life for millions of people.

About The CEO Views

Published from Farmington Hills, Michigan, The CEO Views is a print and digital magazine that aims towards providing the perfect platform for entrepreneurs to connect with industry peers while exploring and understanding innovations that are changing the technology landscape of today and moving towards a newer world.

The partnership combines scientific knowledge and pioneering technology. Empowering certified professionals to safely and quickly enable personalized exercise at scale.

Indianapolis, IN (January 5, 2023) – The American College of Sports Medicine’s (ACSM) global health initiative, Exercise is Medicine® (EIM), announces a new partnership with EXI®, a MedTech company that has developed a robust physical activity prescription platform with a consumer facing app. Powered by EIM, EXI empowers health care professionals to prescribe tailored exercise programs in a way that’s easy, effective, and delivered at the click of a button.

“ACSM is proud to partner with EXI by combining decades of scientific knowledge with pioneering technology that uses exercise as both a form of treatment and as a pathway to better health,” said ACSM CEO Kristin Belleson. “This best-in-class, intelligent platform has the capability of truly making an impact on the health care and fitness industries.”

The EXI platform combines decades of scientific knowledge with pioneering technology to create the future of AI-powered health care. By uniting science with sophisticated motivational systems, the platform can help achieve lasting behavioral change for all, including those who need it the most.

As part of the EXI platform, the consumer facing app is designed to empower sedentary individuals who have multiple long-term health conditions and may be at risk of others to get physically active in a safe, sustainable way. These conditions include anxiety, asthma, cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic fatigue, COPD, dementia, depression, diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2), fibromyalgia, and chronic pain, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, multiple sclerosis, obesity, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Parkinson’s disease, peripheral arterial disease, stress, and stroke.

For the first time, ACSM’s partnership with EXI will open the door to putting the platform into the hands of every healthcare and fitness professional to share with patients and clients. In conjunction with wearables and the potential for rewards, healthcare professionals can not only deploy the science but the motivation to drive patient adherence at a scale that can impact public health across the globe.

“This is a game-changer.Like never before, technology can help bring exercise prescription best practice into every clinic and every fitness club. EIM and EXI can now enable every healthcare and fitness professional to encourage exercise safely and for every person who needs more than the usual medical care. With the combination of behavioral science and exercise science, we can truly affect population health,” said EXI CEO Grace McNamara.

The EXI app powered by EIM is available by both subscription and prescription. Visit the EIM/EXI partner page for more information.

About the American College of Sports Medicine Exercise is Medicine® (EIM) 

EIM is a global health initiative co-founded in 2007 by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Medical Association. It is now managed by ACSM.

EIM encourages physicians and other health care providers to include physical activity when designing treatment plans and to refer patients to evidence-based exercise programs, exercise professionals, convenient exercise facilities/places, or self-directed resources (smartphone apps, digital activity trackers). EIM is committed to the belief that physical activity promotes optimal health and is integral in the prevention and treatment of many medical conditions.

In addition to touching 50,000 ACSM’s members and certified professionals, EIM reaches outside of the organization to achieve its vision, involving a variety of stakeholders to achieve systemic integration of physical activity within health care.

About EXI 

EXI makes prescribing exercise accessible, combining decades of scientific knowledge with pioneering technology to create the future of AI-powered health care. Our intelligent platform allows healthcare professionals to prescribe tailored programs in a way that’s easy, effective, and scalable. By uniting science with sophisticated motivational systems, we can achieve lasting behavioral change for all, including the people who need it the most. This isn’t just exercise. This is EXI: Exercise Intelligence.

For more information, visit www.exi.life

Empowering The Athlete Within: Exercise Intelligence Partners with Supersapiens

Atlanta – 17 October 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Supersapiens, the world’s first glucose management system for athletes, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with Exercise Intelligence (EXI), an acclaimed health and exercise innovator. United in a shared vision, both entities aim to “awaken the athlete within everyone”, harnessing the power of state-of-the-art technology and holistic health expertise.

“The partnership with EXI marks an exciting chapter in our journey. As we continue to strive to help all athletes optimize performance, uniting with EXI helps amplify our mission, bringing insights to athletes everywhere,” remarked Phil Southerland, Supersapiens CEO and Founder. “Our collaboration signifies more than just a partnership; it’s a commitment to empower every individual to activate their true athletic potential.”

EXI’s mission is to help millions accelerate the achievement of their most challenging health goals by helping them elevate activity levels and activate their innate athleticism, regardless of their starting point. EXI recognizes that every person has a unique athlete within them, waiting to be unveiled; EXI’s approach integrates seamlessly with Supersapiens’ dedication to optimizing performance through scientific analytics and insights.

“Allying with Supersapiens aligns perfectly with our vision at EXI,” commented EXI CEO Grace McNamara. “Their groundbreaking ecosystem, combined with our personalized exercise program for health promises a transformative experience for all individuals on their journey to better health and fitness. We believe that together, we can redefine what it means to awaken the athlete within.”

Supersapiens is focused on using science with sport to help all athletes reach their highest potential. Their ecosystem, including the Supersapiens app, Supersapiens Energy Band, and Supersapiens Data Dashboard, integrates with a host of wearables and performance tools, including Apple Watch, select Wahoo and Garmin devices, TrainingPeaks, Nolio app, Apple Health, and more.

Powered by Abbott’s Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor, Supersapiens is a pioneering solution that gives athletes a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between glucose levels and energy. For more information on the extensive range of Supersapiens products and to purchase Abbott’s Libre Sense biosensor, visit www.supersapiens.com.

About Supersapiens

Supersapiens is aiming to be the most influential sports brand of the decade. They develop innovative insights around glucose that aim to unlock better performance and recovery by driving positive behavior changes. Abbott’s Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor is intended for athletes to measure their glucose levels. When used with a compatible product, the biosensor allows athletes to correlate their glucose levels and their athletic performance. The Supersapiens system including Abbott’s Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor is not intended for medical use and is not intended for use in screening, diagnosis, treatment, cure, mitigation, prevention, or monitoring of diseases, including diabetes.

About EXI

EXI is Exercise Intelligence – a Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), part of the emerging field of digital therapeutics, that supports professionals and employers to refer people to exercise appropriately, and people with long-term health conditions to safely increase their physical activity. It’s designed for up to 23 long-term physical and mental health conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, asthma, COPD, depression, anxiety and stress. Fully regulated and bringing together behavior change science with the latest clinical evidence and physical activity guidelines, it delivers safe, scalable, measurable health interventions that are medically proven, achievable and simple to monitor. It also harnesses behavior change support and rewards to engage people in their program, drive adherence and support sustained physical activity.