Interactive Strength Inc. (Nasdaq:TRNR) Shares Update from CEO Q&A Featuring Both TRNR and Sportstech CEO's

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Interactive Strength Inc. (TRNR) has published a Q&A conversation between TRNR CEO Trent Ward and Sportstech CEO Ali Ahmad, providing insights ahead of their Q1 earnings report. The discussion, available on TRNR's investor website, focuses on the early integration progress of TRNR's pending acquisition of Sportstech and Wattbike.

The update highlights Sportstech's strong 2025 performance and outlines the strategic vision for combining the three companies into a next-generation connected fitness platform. Ward mentioned the company's interest in AI applications of blockchain for fitness and their previously announced strategy of using crypto as a reserve asset.

Top-to-Top Conversation Offers Transparency and Confidence

Ahead of Q1 Earnings Report

AUSTIN, TEXAS / ACCESS Newswire / May 15, 2025 / Interactive Strength Inc. (Nasdaq:TRNR) ("TRNR" or the "Company"), maker of innovative specialty fitness equipment under the CLMBR and FORME brands and pending acquirer of Sportstech and Wattbike, today announced the publication of a shareholder update and Q&A conversation with TRNR Founder & CEO Trent Ward and Sportstech Founder & CEO Ali Ahmad.

The wide-ranging discussion - now available on the Company's investor website - provides detail on the companies' early integration progress, Sportstech's strong 2025 performance to date, and the strategic rationale behind combining TRNR, Sportstech, and Wattbike into a next-generation connected fitness platform. The article also previews themes expected in next week's Q1 shareholder letter.

"We're already operating like one team," said Ward. "This update gives our investors a direct look into the thinking, performance, and momentum that's building behind the scenes, including our active interest in AI applications of the blockchain for fitness and, as previously announced in December, crypto as a reserve asset."

Read the full shareholder Q&A and update here.

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About Interactive Strength Inc.:

Interactive Strength Inc. produces innovative specialty fitness equipment and digital fitness services under two main brands: 1) CLMBR and 2) FORME. Interactive Strength Inc. is listed on NASDAQ (symbol:TRNR).

CLMBR is a vertical climbing machine that offers an efficient and effective full-body strength and cardio workout. CLMBR's design is compact and easy to move - making it perfect for commercial or in-home use. With its low impact and ergonomic movement, CLMBR is safe for most ages and levels of ability and can be found at gyms and fitness studios, hotels, and physical therapy facilities, as well as available for consumers at home. www.clmbr.com.

FORME is a digital fitness platform that combines premium smart gyms with live virtual personal training and coaching to deliver an immersive experience and better outcomes for both consumers and trainers. FORME delivers an immersive and dynamic fitness experience through two connected hardware products: 1) The FORME Studio Lift (fitness mirror and cable-based digital resistance) and 2) The FORME Studio (fitness mirror). In addition to the company's connected fitness hardware products, FORME offers expert personal training and health coaching in different formats and price points through Video On-Demand, Custom Training, and Live 1:1 virtual personal training. www.formelife.com.

Forward Looking Statements:
This press release includes certain statements that are "forward-looking statements" for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and reflect management's assumptions, views, plans, objectives and projections about the future. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as "believe", "project", "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "intend", "strategy", "future", "opportunity", "plan", "may", "should", "will", "would", "will be", "will continue", "will likely result" or similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the possibility of completing the Sportstech or Wattbike transactions in a timely manner or at all, the synergies from these transactions as well as the financial performance of Sportstech through April 2025 as the financial metrics have not been audited or independently verified by the Company. The reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations of future events. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from the expectations and projections of the Company. Risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to: demand for our products; competition, including technological advances made by and new products released by our competitors; our ability to accurately forecast consumer demand for our products and adequately maintain our inventory; and our reliance on a limited number of suppliers and distributors for our products. A further list and descriptions of these risks, uncertainties and other factors can be found in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. To the extent permitted under applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

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SOURCE: Interactive Strength Inc.

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FAQ

What was discussed in the TRNR and Sportstech CEO Q&A update?

The Q&A discussed early integration progress of TRNR's acquisition of Sportstech and Wattbike, Sportstech's 2025 performance, strategic vision for combining the companies, and interest in AI blockchain applications for fitness.

When will TRNR (Interactive Strength) release its Q1 2025 earnings report?

The Q1 2025 earnings report is expected to be released next week, according to the press release.

Who are the key executives involved in the TRNR and Sportstech merger?

The key executives are Trent Ward, Founder & CEO of Interactive Strength (TRNR), and Ali Ahmad, Founder & CEO of Sportstech.

What are TRNR's plans regarding blockchain and cryptocurrency?

TRNR expressed interest in AI applications of blockchain for fitness and confirmed their previously announced strategy of using crypto as a reserve asset.