'It’s no longer enough for an app to tell you what to do. People want to know why': Fitness app Fitbod's founder on the reason behind the AI fitness boom
It would be fair to say that AI and the rise of chatbots have kicked off a colossal gold rush for fitness apps. The combination of generations' worth of training knowledge packed into a device you carry to the gym in your pocket meant the best workout apps were already popular, but now they can adapt on the fly to your needs or queries.
Fitbod is one of those apps, and it’s one this writer knows very well, having used it for a couple of years. It’s a workout app with a big focus on generating plans for your chosen goal, whether that’s powerlifting or weight loss, and blends cardio exercises with an impressive catalog of strength exercises.
I caught up with Allen Chen, Fitbod’s cofounder and CEO. He’s a UCLA computer science graduate who’s also a NASM-certified personal trainer, making him something of a unicorn in the space.
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