2024-02-12 13:04:53
- If we are experiencing something in recent years, it is that Artificial Intelligence is entering all areasincluding the fitness sector: applications, gym machines, virtual assistants for your workouts, programming…
- All agents in the fitness sector (coaches, managers, athletes, users…) we can benefit from this tool so powerful to improve efficiency and effectiveness in counseling and training.
In this article we explore how AI is transforming the world of fitness.
AI-led fitness classes
In the area of directed classes, AI has been implemented for some time, offering users fun and interactive experiences.
Especially in group indoor cycling or spinning classes.in which in addition to teaching the class virtually, there are branching processes to challenge users even more.
We also find applications in which, through AI the user can create his avatar and train live with other users in very different scenarios.
Personalized training programs
Yes ok, as a personal trainer I believe direct contact with our athlete is essential, and particularly I don’t think that human and psychosocial part can be replaced by artificial intelligence.
Instead, Yes, we can benefit from AI in many aspects of the work of a personal trainer to optimize times, improve recommendations and individualize programs much better for each of the athletes:
- Training planning: Tools like Aaptiv can analyze client data to identify patterns and trends in their behavior, which can help trainers design training plans that best fit their needs.
- Track progress: AI systems can be used to track clients’ progress over time, allowing personal trainers to identify areas for improvement and make adjustments to programming.
- Task automation: AI can help us personal trainers automate routine and administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments and tracking payments, freeing up time so that we can dedicate more time to contacting our clients.
Artificial intelligence in gym machines
The large manufacturers of sports machinery for gym training, and even for the home, already incorporate artificial intelligence To facilitate their handling: individualize the loads, duration and intensity of the exercise… and most interestingly, analyze the technique and execution of the exercise and offer corrections.
- For example, “Kaia Personal Trainer”a virtual application, provides instant feedback on how to improve technique by reviewing up to 16 points of body alignment.
- In the case of the company Tecnogym has created BIOCIRCUIT, a circuit of machines that integrates intelligent training programs for everyone’s demands and has been developed to obtain the best possible results with more efficiency. Exercises, workloads, pace and recovery time are designed to offer training programs adapted to all types of users.
Wearables and devices that use AI
At the moment, Most of the portable devices we use collect all the data of each user on a daily basis.
From your hours of sleep, your heart rate at rest and during exercise, the routes and duration of the training, the temperature of the place where you exercise, the muscle group that is being worked…
All this gives a multitude of data that can cross-reference each and every one of the variables to study different scenarios and offer health and performance recommendations to athletes that we use them.
- For example, when it is necessary to perform a recovery session, it is expected that the nervous system is altered and it is better to reduce the intensity and training load.
- That is, through the data collected by the athletes’ wearables, The AI analyzes them to detect signs of fatigue or over-training, allowing personal trainers to adjust the training plan accordingly.
On the other hand, we also already have sports clothing that captures countless data and physiological and motor variables during training to determine the athlete’s performance and/or points of improvement.
Sports apps with AI
Currently, we find many fitness applications that collect all user data and variables. So that All of this data, together with the magic of artificial intelligence, means that performance results can be increasingly better predicted, certain behaviors can be anticipated based on certain variables, and thus, the user’s sports experience can be improved.
- For example, Fitbituses all the data collected from registered users who use their devices, to analyze sleep patterns.
- The training app VirtuagymFor example, it already has a part of artificial intelligence to facilitate and individualize the training plans and sessions of its users taking into account the different individual variables health, preferences and interests. Thus offering a much more personalized experience to each of the users.
Data management through artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence provides the opportunity to manage infinite data on user interests and behaviors in fitness centers and clubs, through sports applications, etc.
This allows not only sports center managers, but also other agents to improve strategic decision making for management and organization.. In this way, with this data on behavioral patterns, customer preferences, measured devices, etc.
Entrepreneurs and managers will make more appropriate decisions when adopting new services.
In addition, there are artificial intelligence systems that have data from so many clubs and centers that certain behaviors can be predicted in the face of future trends, know how the competition works. And this represents really valuable information to improve the efficiency and profitability of the centers.
In addition, being able to offer users and clients more personalized offers related to their interests, thus improving retention.
Advantages and disadvantages of using AI in fitness
Artificial intelligence, well used and managed, It offers infinite advantages to improve data management, decision making, improve customer experiences as well as individualize and customize training programs in a very effective way.
Regarding the disadvantages: AI cannot replace the human part that offers direct contact with our clients and athletes, something that in the world we live in is increasingly necessary and healthy.
However, good use of AI can help us improve our work and processes.
The future of fitness and artificial intelligence
If something is evident, it is that from This year 2024 we will see an exponential leap in the use of arterial intelligence and it will become a part of our lives.
A new revolution is coming in this field like we have never seen before.
Making a consistent use of this very powerful tool We will be able to improve as professionals, offer better and more individualized solutions to our clients and athletes, without forgetting in any case that the human, social side of training must be offered by us (coaches) in a genuine and authentic way.
The real opportunities that AI offers in the fitness sector to optimize work times, managing data for better decision making and improving the user and customer experience is the nearest future.
And this will be essential to be able to differentiate and continue to innovate in this field.
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