Once upon a time, artificial intelligence was restricted to the realm of science fiction. Now it’s a part of our reality. Between text-generating robots, ChatGPT, Google’s Bard and others appearing almost every week, AI is having a moment. And it’s making waves in just about every industry you could name.
AI technology isn’t particularly new in the fitness world. It’s used in smart watches, smart mirrors (like Lululemon Studio Mirror), smart home gyms (like Tonal and Tempo Studio) and even Peloton. Apple is expanding its AI capabilities via Apple Watch software, allowing users to get nutrition, sleep or workout tips. Fitness equipment companies have generated software to help users detect their reps, speed, the weight they’re lifting and even form in some cases.
Artificial intelligence and fitness appear to have a perfect marriage.
With rapid advancements in automated technology, the question is whether AI could eventually replace personal trainers and group fitness programs. I spoke with various fitness experts to better understand the ways AI has impacted the fitness industry, its benefits, what it lacks and what to expect in the future.
My experience with AI
