Fitness Lab Discussion: Why Every Mountain Athlete Needs to See This MTNTOUGH Update | Ryan Watson MTNTOUGH CMO/COO

In this episode, host Dustin Diefenderfer sits down with Ryan Watson, MTNTOUGH's growth leader and former OnX Maps director, to discuss the brand-new 2026 app relaunch. Ryan shares his journey from OnX to MTNTOUGH, the bold leap from comfort to risk, and dives deep into the app's upgraded features—like seamless music integration, workout tracking, dynamic filters, calendar planning, notes, wearables support, and the upcoming in-app community—designed to deliver more value, accountability, and life-changing results for backcountry hunters and everyday athletes.

Join Dustin Diefenderfer, Founder of MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab and creator of the MTNTOUGH+ Fitness App in the top podcast for Mental Toughness and Mindset. (P.S. 🐏 Get Your First Month of MTNTOUGH Free Use Code "MTNPOD" @ https://mtntough.com/.) On this show, we delve into guests' purpose, mentality, and mental toughness so you can learn from the best of the best. Whether you're a seasoned backcountry hunter, an outdoorsman, or simply someone who wants to level up your mindset, this is your go-to source for inspiration, expert insights, campfire tales, entrepreneurship, and stories of perseverance and triumph.

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W H A T I S M T N T O U G H F I T N E S S?

MTNTOUGH is The #1 Fitness App Trusted By The DedicatedOur premier functional fitness programming is conveniently packaged for hunters, first responders, military, and mountain athletes. Train at home, at the gym, or on the go.

Since 2016, MTNTOUGH has been dedicated to helping individuals achieve their personal goals by creating a foundation for physical and mental toughness. The brand’s best-in-class programs are developed, tested, and proven by former Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, and renowned physical trainers. MTNTOUGH+ programs are used by elite groups and operators, including special ops forces, wildland firefighters, backcountry hunters, professional mountain athletes, and more. The MTNTOUGH fitness lab is headquartered in Bozeman, Montana, surrounded by some of the world’s top mountain athletes.

00:00:00 - Ryan's Montana Roots & OnX Journey00:02:32 - Why Ryan Left OnX for MTNTOUGH00:05:27 - First MTNTOUGH Workout Experience00:07:50 - Marketing Toughness vs. Easy Tools00:11:21 - Taking Risks: Leaving Comfort for Unknown00:18:54 - Changing Lives Beyond Fitness00:24:19 - Why Rebuild the MTNTOUGH App00:30:17 - New Music Integration & Playlists00:32:36 - Tracking, Calendar & Notes Features00:37:41 - Filters, Wearables & Bridger Watch00:40:51 - Upcoming In-App Community Launch