Be Fit with A.i.
How many Mondays have been and gone since you said, “I’ll start next week”…
Finding the motivation to exercise can be hard sometimes. It has become increasingly difficult to take time out of our busy schedules to go to the gym or maintain a healthy diet. Besides, there are so many different options to choose from, and to decide which workout plan is the best for you or which diet suits you can be a little unnerving. Don’t worry, A.I can make your world a lot easier.
1. Aaptiv Coach
Aaptiv Coach is an AI-based assistant that builds personalized fitness and lifestyle plans based on a user’s goals, current fitness levels, eating habits, and data input from external devices like smartwatches and fitness trackers. It even keeps you motivated by earning daily streaks. Whether you’re training for a marathon, running your first mile, looking to bulk up or want to gain some peace of mind in a yoga class, Aaptiv will get you there and keep you on schedule to reach your goals.
It is literally like having someone running alongside you… or screaming over a headpiece in the spin studio…. spotting your weights in the gym… channeling your inner peace in a yoga class.
2. Mirror
Part mirror, part LCD, the Mirror is an interactive home fitness device that streams thousands of live and on-demand exercise classes and enables users to see themselves, their classmates, and their instructor in the mirror, which is equipped with speakers and a camera. For those worried about their privacy, there’s also a lens cap to put over the camera when not in use. The instructor will provide real-time instructions, as well as encouragement in the form of personal shout-outs. There’s also a comprehensive library of on-demand workouts for various fitness goals, including cardio, yoga, strength, boxing, pilates, and HIIT (high-intensity interval training) Not only does it provide a wide range of full-body classes for all fitness levels in the comfort of your own home, it doubles as a full-length mirror with a sleek and modern design.
3. Tonal
Advertised as “the world’s most intelligent home gym,” Tonal is a digital touchscreen that mounts on your wall and promises a full-body workout and personal training from the comfort of your living room.
Two arm-like appendages extend from the machine which, combined with a variety of attachable hands, allow you to push, pull, and hoist up to 200 pounds worth of “digital” weight, which is provided via electromagnetic resistance.
The program also has some nifty safety features built-in. The spotter mode feature recognizes when you’re struggling (based on your range of motion) and gradually lowers the amount of weight to prevent injury, similar to a gym spotter making sure you don’t drop a barbell on your face.
4. V.I Trainer
It is “the best running app of 2019”. Vi Trainer is your own personal virtual running coach, that uses artificial intelligence to make you a stronger runner by motivating you to run more often with a focused and fully customized training plan that helps you reach your goals. What makes Vi even better than a physical trainer is that she can coach you in realtime by constantly checking in on your heart-rate, speed and distance. When she notices you slacking off, she’ll push you harder. This is how you get stronger. Her training technique and plans will train you in a way that’s fun while making sure you don’t burn yourself out. V.I also makes corny jokes and can have a motivational banter. You can also talk to Vi, by tapping your right headphone. The app has set voice commands, including “check my stats,” “how much more,” and “end workout.”
5. FightCamp
FightCamp is a connected home boxing gym that offers hundreds of on-demand classes on your phone or tablet. Its unique punch-tracking technology keeps you motivated to get the most out of your workouts. In addition to motivating instructors, the punch trackers do an excellent job of constantly pushing you toward measurable goals while simultaneously providing you with a challenging full-body workout.
And there are many more….
So, in conclusion, a number of innovative fitness-related apps and gadgets have appeared on the market in recent years, transforming the way people work out. Today, it’s not even necessary to go to the gym anymore to get a good workout. Thanks to technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning, you can now exercise anywhere and anytime, following a highly personalized plan tailored specifically to your fitness levels and goals.
