In a special episode that concludes the first season of Exercise Science we invited on Gary LeBlanc, the COO and president of our title sponsor, EverMe, to discuss the future of wellness in our first-ever live taping in downtown Toronto.
Gary LeBlanc has been studying wellness and personal optimization for decades. As a leader at EverMe, Gary and his team are creating an agentic AI that breaks down complex longevity research, trending topics and expert perspectives into evidence-backed guidance. It also tracks your wearable data and provides guidance on the best way to achieve your health goals. Together, Stu, Marty and Gary discuss:
Orthometria, Stu’s term describing an obsession with correct measurement of the self
How different wearables can assess the same things differently
The lack of standardization between devices like the Apple Watch, Whoop band or Oura ring
The EverMe origin story
The confusing world of signals we get from social media, wearables and agentic AIs, and how EverMe is designed to improve things
Where this world of AI and wearables will eventually lead
Send us ideas for future episodes, comments and listener questions at realexercisescience@gmail.com
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EPISODE LINKS
Stu’s orthometria post on LinkedIn
Google search crediting Stu with coining the term
The EverMe website
Live Long and Prosper: The Globe and Mail’s feature article on EverMe
Gary LeBlanc’s book, Find Your Superhuman, and personal website. He’s also on Instagram
SHOW LINKS
Follow or subscribe at your favourite platform @realexercisescience: Substack. YouTube. TikTok. Instagram. Apple Podcasts. Spotify. On X you can find us @realexscience.
Find Stu on Instagram and X. Follow him on TikTok.
Marty is on Instagram. He’s also on X.
Exercise Science is produced by Ghost Bureau, the Toronto content agency.
DISCUSSION POINTS
00:00 Wearable tech experiences
00:36 Podcast introduction
01:21 Episode overview
02:19 Defining orthometria
02:57 Introducing Everme
06:25 Gary’s origin story
07:42 Everme’s distinct features
09:31 Data obsession
10:22 Information discernment
12:21 Proxies vs benchmarks
13:46 Reliable metrics
15:26 Building signals
17:00 Health guideline struggles
18:04 Reducing coaching friction
20:25 Behavioral tracking
22:13 Future of wellness
24:37 Humanity and tech
27:39 Purposeful technology use
29:15 Sifting social media
30:36 Assessing scientific credibility
33:06 Audience Q&A
DISCLAIMER
The Exercise Science podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Strength training and fitness carry inherent risks. Always consult with a physician or qualified healthcare provider before starting any new exercise program or making changes to your diet. The hosts, producers, sponsors and guests of this podcast disclaim any liability for any injuries or losses connected with the information discussed in this show.
The science of strength and fitness is continually evolving. While we strive to provide accurate, evidence-based information, we make no representations or warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of the information discussed.
Martin Gibala is an advisor to and holds equity in Longevity League Ltd., a US-based company whose services in part relate to exercise.
