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Running the White House Gym—and Reinventing Personal Training with AI | Dr. Ted Vickey

June 25, 2025 • Shawn Dill & Lacey Book

In this episode of the None of Your Business podcast, host Shawn welcomes Dr. Ted Vickey, who shares his fascinating journey from an intern at the White House to running its fitness program across multiple presidencies. The discussion spans Dr. Vickey's personal experiences, the importance of fitness in high-stakes environments, and the evolution of personal health monitoring through wearable technology. The episode dives deep into artificial intelligence, wearable data, and how these advancements are transforming personal training, health monitoring, and ultimately, how we live our lives. Dr. Vickey also touches on his entrepreneurial ventures, including a new dashboard for consolidating health data and the Well Infused franchise he is launching in Houston and Dallas. The episode concludes with practical advice on how listeners can integrate technology into their health routines and take proactive steps towards better health outcomes.

00:00 The Pressure of Perfection

01:16 Landing a Job at the White House

02:33 Running the White House Fitness Program

08:23 From the White House to Entrepreneurship

10:05 The Future of Wearable Technology

18:27 Exciting New Ventures and AI

19:38 Conclusion and Contact Information

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