Michigan Ross FitXpo 2022: Myth vs Reality, Examining Popular Beliefs about Health & Wellness

The Third Annual FitXpo, "Myth vs. Reality: Examining Popular Beliefs about Health & Wellness," is on November 17-18. This is our annual event that convenes executives, entrepreneurs, and alumni around the most top-of-mind health & wellness topics. This year's event includes industry speakers and panelists as well as FitX community workouts and meditation classes, in person or virtual.

This event is open to current Michigan Ross MBA students and alumni, prospective MBA students, and any other passionate individuals within the health and wellness community!

 

FitXpo 2022: Event Schedule

 

Session Descriptions & Registration Links

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Kickoff Event at Revel & Roll (Co-Sponsored by Sports Business Association)
5:00 - 7:00 PM EST
Mix and mingle with fellow Rossers who are also interested in the health & wellness industry over arcade games, cornhole, and food!

Friday, November 18, 2022

Fireside Chat with Joe Settineri (CFO, MyFitnessPal)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Please join us for a fireside chat with Joe Settineri, Chief Financial Officer of MyFitnessPal.

Mental Wellness, Overcoming Stigma & Accessibility Hurdles
12:30 - 1:15 PM EST
Hear from Twill, ADHD Online, and Hurdle about how they are making mental healthcare less taboo and more accessible for all.

Personalized Health Tracking, Changing Behaviors for Long-Term Health
1:30 - 2:15 PM EST
Hear from Oura, Amazon Halo, and Levels about how personalized insights related to fitness, sleep, metabolism, etc. can help you live a longer and healthier life.

Food as Medicine, Making Mindful Eating a Daily Habit 
2:30 - 3:15 PM EST
Hear from Nourish, Season, NourishedRx, and Lifesum about how food impacts all areas of wellbeing and barriers to eating healthily that disproportionately impact some communities.

Virtual Meditation with Michael Gervais
4:30 - 5:00 PM EST
Take part in a 30-minute guided meditation led by Michael Gervais, Senior Director of Group Fitness Programming & Content at Equinox. Make sure to wear something comfortable so you can relax your mind and body.

In-Person Workout Class at 3in1 Fitness Revolution with Eddie Brooks
4:30 - 5:15 PM EST
Mix up your workouts with a 45-minute boot camp led by 3N1 owner Eddie Brooks! This session will combine multiple styles of exercise: weight training, bodyweight exercises, core exercises, and more.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Questions? Send us an email at FitX.Michigan.Ross@umich.edu