Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleGenerative AI is transforming the fitness industry by offering fast, cheap, and readily available tools for creating exercise programmes and adjusting workouts. Its appeal stems from accessibility, cost-effectiveness, and the ability to provide rapid, real-time feedback, unlike human coaches who may require waiting times. Research indicates that while AI can offer safe, basic exercise recommendations, its effectiveness is limited, particularly for trained athletes or long-term progress, and it struggles with adaptability. Comparative studies suggest that human-guided exercise programmes generally lead to greater improvements in muscle size, strength, fitness, and endurance than AI-generated ones. A critical concern is AI's potential inability to adequately account for pre-existing injuries or medical conditions, which could lead to unsafe exercise programmes if proper health screening is overlooked. In fullThe danger of using AI chatbots to build workout programsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Why you should think twice before using AI to create a workout plan
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleGenerative AI is transforming the fitness industry by offering fast, cheap, and readily available tools for creating exercise programmes and adjusting workouts. Its appeal stems from accessibility, cost-effectiveness, and the ability to provide rapid, real-time feedback, unlike human coaches who may require waiting times. Research indicates that while AI can offer safe, basic exercise recommendations, its effectiveness is limited, particularly for trained athletes or long-term progress, and it struggles with adaptability. Comparative studies suggest that human-guided exercise programmes generally lead to greater improvements in muscle size, strength, fitness, and endurance than AI-generated ones. A critical concern is AI's potential inability to adequately account for pre-existing injuries or medical conditions, which could lead to unsafe exercise programmes if proper health screening is overlooked. In fullThe danger of using AI chatbots to build workout programsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
