Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the fitness industry: people can now ask chatbots to write marathon plans, build gym programs and even adjust workouts based on sleep or heart rate data.

For many, AI feels like the future of fitness coaching because it is fast, cheap and readily available.

But while AI can be helpful, research suggests it still has limitations, especially when compared with experienced human coaches.

So, let’s look at how it all works and the pros and cons.

Why are people using AI for training?