In this episode of the Optimal Aging Podcast, host Jay Croft talks with Dave Appel, Chief Health and Fitness Officer of KORB Health Group. KORB’s mission is to bridge the gap between medicine, wellness, and fitness, creating a more integrated and accessible approach to health—especially for people over 50.

They dive deep into the controversy around GLP-1s like Ozempic and Wegovy. Rather than viewing them as shortcuts or “cheating,” Dave urges fitness professionals to see these tools as gateways for deconditioned people to finally walk into the gym. This is a forward-thinking episode for anyone in fitness who wants to grow their reach and impact.

Guest Name:
Dave Appel

Bio:
Dave Appel is Chief Health and Fitness Officer of KORB Health Group, where he leads the integration of GLP-1s, hormone Therapy, and telehealth solutions into fitness environments. A former PE teacher and gym owner, Dave has decades of experience building programs that meet people where they are and help them transform their lives.

Links:

• Website: https://korbhealth.com

Topics Covered

GLP-1s Are Tools, Not Cheating

• Why the fitness industry needs to stop judging people using medical help to get started.

Dave’s Journey into Integrated Health

• From PE teacher to CrossFit owner to health-tech innovator.

KORB’s Mission and Model

• How KORB is bridging medicine, wellness, and fitness in gyms nationwide.

The Business Case for Gym Owners

• Why GLP-1s can grow your membership and your bottom line.

Serving the Over-50 Population

• Making fitness more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable through tech and telehealth.

🎤 Host: Jay Croft
Jay helps fitness professionals grow their businesses by reaching more people over 50 through Prime Fit Content.

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