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Future of Fitness

Troy Taylor - Tonal & The Future of "Intelligent Fitness"

Dec 5, 2023
Troy Taylor, an expert in sports science and a key player in Tonal's performance innovation department, talks about the evolution of fitness technology, the power of data in shaping Tonal's growth, and the potential of machine learning and AI in fitness coaching. They also discuss Tonal's role in personal training, the challenges of the fitness industry, and trends in women's strength training and active aging.
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Quick takeaways

  • Intelligent fitness combines expert knowledge, big data, and AI to provide personalized insights and recommendations for better health and performance outcomes.
  • Tonal prioritizes catering to fitness enthusiasts with resistance training experience, while also recognizing the potential for growth in the home fitness market and hybrid workout environments.

Deep dives

Moving from Connected to Intelligent Fitness

The podcast episode explores the shift from connected fitness to intelligent fitness, emphasizing the importance of combining expert human performance knowledge with big data and artificial intelligence. The goal is to provide personalized insights and recommendations to users based on their data, enhancing their health and performance outcomes. The episode highlights the potential for features like auto-regulation of workouts based on real-time data, individualized programming for trainers and clients, and using data to identify and address factors affecting consistency and progress. The challenge lies in effectively contextualizing and presenting the data to consumers in a user-friendly manner.

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