{"id":284265,"date":"2026-06-30T20:21:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T00:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/30\/ai-can-be-a-personal-trainer-in-your-pocket-but-is-it-safe\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T20:35:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T00:35:08","slug":"ai-can-be-a-personal-trainer-in-your-pocket-but-is-it-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/30\/ai-can-be-a-personal-trainer-in-your-pocket-but-is-it-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"AI can be a personal trainer in your pocket \u2013 but is it safe?"},"content":{"rendered":"

AI can be a personal trainer in your pocket \u2013 but is it safe?<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/theconversation.com\/ai-can-be-a-personal-trainer-in-your-pocket-but-is-it-safe-282586<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-06-30 20:21:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: theconversation.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

For many, AI feels like the future of fitness coaching because it is fast, cheap and readily available.<\/p>\n

But while AI can be helpful, research suggests it still has limitations, especially when compared with experienced human coaches.<\/p>\n

So, let\u2019s look at how it all works and the pros and cons.<\/p>\n

Why are people using AI for training?<\/h2>\n

There is very little research examining exactly why people use AI for exercise programs, but researchers have offered some potential explanations.<\/p>\n

Firstly, accessibility and cost: a chatbot can create a strength or running program in seconds without you having to wait for an appointment with an exercise professional. Not to mention these can be generated for free.<\/p>\n

Secondly, availability. There is some research indicating people appreciate rapid feedback in real-time from AI tools. For example, you could ask an AI tool how to change an exercise due to knee pain and get a response in seconds. However, if you are following a program prescribed by a human coach, you may need to wait a day or two before discussing the issue and receiving feedback.<\/p>\n

What are the benefits and risks?<\/h2>\n

There is a growing body of research looking at the suitability of AI-generated exercise programs across a host of contexts.<\/p>\n

One study had ChatGPT design an individualised exercise program for five made-up people, which were then evaluated by a team of experts. They concluded the AI tool could provide safe, basic exercise recommendations, but may not provide enough adaptability to ensure long-term progress.<\/p>\n

Similarly, another study had expert running coaches assess AI-generated running programs. They thought the exercise programs were suitable for novices but not great for trained athletes.<\/p>\n

The effectiveness of these programs appear to be highly…<\/p>\n

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