"This time last year, I'd cut 16 minutes off my four-mile run time, was lifting three to four times a week, and had lost 10 pounds after a consistent six months of training. I felt amazing. Then life happened. A year later, I haven't run more than a 5K in three months, I gained back those 10 pounds from stress, and have been beset by injuries, illnesses, and other health"
"A year later, I haven't run more than a 5K in three months, I gained back those 10 pounds from stress, and have been beset by injuries, illnesses, and other health concerns. Much of this was due to factors outside my control. Frustrated, a month ago I decided to lock in while testing three fitness AI coaches and plans: Fitbit's AI health coach, Peloton IQ, and Runna. I'd try them"
A person achieved notable fitness gains but regressed after injuries, stress, and life events. A month-long test compared Fitbit's AI health coach, Peloton IQ, and Runna during 5K training. The person ignored the AI guidance and subsequently improved the 5K time by five minutes. AI coaching often presents overwhelming data and can fail as an accountability buddy when it lacks context for injuries, stress, and life constraints. AI can assist with metrics, but personal judgment, autonomy, and flexibility remain essential for consistent training and performance.
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