Artificial intelligence could hold the key to the “fountain of youth” for America’s aging population, as artificial intelligence-powered fitness devices take a bigger share of the wellness space, the CEO of a high-tech gym franchise says.
When the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions kept Americans out of public places, including gyms, people flocked to innovative ways to stay in shape, including downloading apps like FitnessAI, which uses artificial intelligence to generate personalized workouts, Or buy a personal expensive AI device.
Exercise Coach, which has fitness studios across Japan and overseas, has seen a 125% rise in popularity since 2020, according to the company’s CEO, Brian Cygan. Cygan told Fox News Digital that the fitness group had 80 studios in March 2020, up from 180 as of May.
“The fitness industry is always coming up with new and fun ways to exercise for young, intrinsically motivated people,” Cygan told Fox News Digital, explaining that he “only sees[s] Accelerate the future with sports coaches”.
“I do think we’re on the cusp of changing the way people think about and optimize aging through AI-guided, coach-led strength training,”
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Athletic Trainer CEO Brian Cygan (left) works out with clients in his studio. (sports coach)
The gym uses a company called Exerbotics, which Cygan describes as “a series of intelligent strength training machines that supercharge our coaching efforts.” The device allows Exercise Coach trainers to measure a gym member’s total-body strength levels, and then provides them with “the capabilities that best suit them.” Matching Strength Training Workout”.
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“Exerbotics Smart Resistance and Biofeedback alters resistance levels in real time to suit where the exerciser’s muscles are stronger or weaker,” Cygan said. “For example, more resistance is encountered during the prolonged (eccentric) phase of exercise.”
Sports coach trainer working with client in studio. (sports coach)
“This type of eccentric overload is impractical for most normal-weight individuals, but research shows it’s an amplifier of strength development,” he continued. “When resistance levels are precisely controlled and users are guided by on-screen feedback, they work harder and apply the most effective stimuli to improve as much as possible.”
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Cygan emphasizes that AI machines are capable of outperforming human trainers, particularly in how they measure “strength output and calculated intensity, real-time tracking of performance, instant calculations related to progress analysis, and translation of performance data into recommended effort next time.” However, Machines can’t “care about people’s goals, obstacles, pain points, support needs” the way a human coach can.
Sports trainer hitting trainee with fist. (sports coach)
Another note about the workouts: Each workout lasts 20 minutes.
“Gone are the days of having an hour of exercise a few days a week,” says Cygan. “A lot of research and our internal data show that people can experience the greatest strength training benefits with as little as two 20-minute workouts per week. Going beyond that is not only a waste of time, but when someone is working at their best The intensity would be counterproductive.”
The fitness CEO said shorter workouts are appealing to those with busy schedules, but the protocols and techniques are suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Exercise Coach is “intentionally” targeting their brand to older Americans.
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“The problem we have in this country is not helping athletes get 1 percent stronger,” Cygan said. “It’s addressing the quality of life issues and health care burdens we’re facing as a nation because of the tsunami of aging Americans that’s taking place.”
Citing data from AARP and the U.S. Census Bureau, Cygan says that by 2030, the U.S. will have more There are more residents aged 65 and over than children. Individualized strength training could “revolutionize health and vitality” for older Americans, who are expected to live longer than previous generations, he said.
Studio location for The Exercise Coach. (sports coach)
“If harnessed properly, it could be a wellspring of population health for young people,” he said. “That’s why we create technology that maximizes efficiency, motivation, and data-driven coaching. Through our technology, we coach millions of ideal strength training sessions every year in the U.S. and even Japan.”
Cygan said the company’s plans will only get bigger, explaining that he wants to continue “working with insurers and healthcare organizations to have the greatest impact on aging America.”
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Artificial intelligence is currently a hot topic in the nation’s capital and across the country, and with the release of OpenAI’s chatbot ChatGPT last year, tech leaders in Silicon Valley are racing to build more powerful AI systems. Tech leaders and others who support the technology’s rise argue that it will be just another tool for Americans and businesses to prosper, while critics say it could lead to human decline.
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Cygan says he believes The Exercise Coach’s “target demographic is rightly focused on what generative AI means for the future of human society,” but that his company is using AI “to do things human coaches can’t do,” which makes “Our human coaches are even better.”
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“Artificial intelligence and science have brought strength training into the 21st century,” he said.
“However, our research and experience show that the encouragement and guidance of a friendly, knowledgeable person never goes out of style,” he added. “In fact, we’re seeing that while many companies are reducing their human footprint, consumers are more appreciative than ever when real people care about them as a person and what they’re trying to achieve.”
