A young coach meets Mike Powell, a long jump world record holder who gives him advice on his training. He then receives a cryptic message from a stranger at the airport, leading to a phone call with someone who sounds Russian or Eastern European.
The speaker had little training when using a new discounted machine, causing him to experiment and learn how to use it through trial and error. Despite understanding how it worked, he found himself still unable to explain it to others and became a "rushing guy" for others needing help.
The early days of fitness tech were like the wild west, with a laptop and black box full of electrodes used to track fitness. This has progressed over time to become more mainstream and accessible.