Fitbit's AI-powered health coach launches in preview

Today, October 28, Google launch its new AI-powered “Personal Health Coach” for Fitbit Premium users in the U.S. As noted by Patient Advocate Timo T Söderlund, there could be concerns about the safety of a generalist AI giving health advice to patients with complex cardiovascular conditions. An AI that hallucinates or provides generic guidance could be dangerous for individuals with aortic aneurysms, dissections, or grafts—or one that offer nutritional advice that conflicts with common cardiac medications. Call to Action: If you have access to Fitbit Premium, please test the new coach. Ask the high-risk, specific questions our aortic patients might ask—especially regarding strength training, isometric exercise, activity restrictions, and nutrition advice. If the AI provides unsafe or misleading guidance, please document and report it to Google / Fitbit. This is essential to protect our patients. As Timo notes, even brief disclaimers cannot prevent users—or clinicians—from falling into the “confidence trap” of trusting a confident but incorrect AI. Let’s ensure patient safety remains our priority. #aortaEd

"Hustle culture" is simply rebranded itself to include hustling for your sleep - let's talk about it: PART THREE of my trend report series where I guide you through where fitness and wellness is headed in culture, commerce, and design And today we’re talking about the business of sleep. 💤 Prioritizing sleep has been popularized in the post-grindset-“I’ll sleep when I’m dead” era of the last five years as we have more data than ever before on our sleep thanks to wearables like Whoop, Oura, and smart watches. And consumer behavior has shifted alongside this data. This is where you’re seeing the market shift from messaging that is purely rest as a means to performance achievement… but rest as an achievement in itself. Rest as an experience. Of course we’ve seen a surge of brands over the last 5 years really jump in from tech to CPG to capitalize on this experience BUT what I find interesting is the implications this has on *fitness* brands. *Fitness* brands seeing quality sleep as directly impacting their bottom line. Member engagement and retention are increased, when they sleep better - and now all of a sudden we’re seeing education and product around sleep being baked in as amenities to a fitness experience So if you’re building in health, fitness, or lifestyle: Don’t sleep on sleep. 👉 if you liked this, my next video is in this series is about the SoHo-House-ification of fitness clubs 👀 - stay tuned 🫡 #fitnessbrand #marketingstrategy #brandstrategy #wellnessbrand #recovery #longevity #sleeptech

Fitbit’s revamped app with Gemini-powered health coach brings AI-driven workouts, sleep insights, and a sleek design to Premium users. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 ➜ https://lnkd.in/eMpjUztN

You can train hard and eat clean, but if you’re skipping recovery, you’re leaving results on the table. I sat down with Thor the Practitioner to talk about the most overlooked part of wellness: recovery. That means: 🛌 Prioritizing sleep 📅 Taking true rest days 📊 Tracking habits with tools like WHOOP, Fitbit, or Apple Watch These aren’t just personal tools, they’re smart additions to employer wellness programs too. Incentivizing recovery leads to healthier employees, fewer claims, and stronger performance. I’m Derek Parsons, Business Benefits Coach. Let's build a plan that supports the full picture of employee health: fitness, nutrition, and recovery. #RecoveryMatters #EmployeeWellness #DerekParsons #ParsonsBenefitsCoach #BenefitsThatWork #WorkforceHealth #BusinessBenefitsCoach #CorporateWellness #HealthyTeams #InterWestInsurance

Designing for Health, Not Just Tracking ⚡️ Most fitness platforms show data — steps, sleep, calories. But real impact happens when design motivates consistency. For Fitpro, the focus was simple: ✅ Clean, human-centered UI that feels energetic, not overwhelming ✅ Smooth flow that keeps users tracking daily without friction ✅ Subtle feedback moments that celebrate progress Because when users feel good, they stay consistent — and that’s what great design should do. #UIDesign #UXDesign #HealthTech #ProductDesign #Fitness #HealthDevice #Workout #FitnessTracking #WebDesign #ActivityTracker

🤖 "Your personal AI trainer is here... but there's a plot twist." Fitbit just quietly dropped a game-changer: They're unleashing Gemini (Google's AI) as your 24/7 health coach. Here's why this is more significant than you think: → It's not just another fitness feature. This is the first time we're seeing AI personalization at this scale in wellness tech. → The coach doesn't just count steps. It synthesizes your sleep patterns, workout data, and daily habits to create hyper-personalized recommendations. → Premium users get first access (smart move - creating FOMO while testing with their most engaged audience) But here's what nobody's talking about: This isn't just about Fitbit. It's a glimpse into the future where AI becomes your personal wellness concierge. The implications for healthcare, insurance, and personal training are massive. The question nobody's asking: How will traditional health coaches and personal trainers evolve when everyone has an AI coach in their pocket?... 📖 Read full article: https://lnkd.in/ggFy--bq #FitnessTech #DigitalHealth #ArtificialIntelligence #Fitbit #GoogleGemini #WellnessTech #HealthInnovation #FutureOfFitness

Fitness trackers help users stay motivated and make educated health decisions by tracking daily activity, heart rate, and sleep. They can assist with goal-setting and tracking progress over time, track metrics like steps and calories, and offer insights into fitness levels. Additionally, some gadgets have sophisticated functions like heart health alarms and blood oxygen monitoring, which serve as a tool for self-care and possible early problem diagnosis. 🌟 Key Benefits of Using a Fitness Tracker: ✅ Encourages consistent physical activity ✅ Helps monitor heart health and sleep quality ✅ Provides data-driven insights for better fitness plans ✅ Boosts motivation with real-time feedback ✅ Promotes mindfulness and accountability in health management. Whether you’re aiming for weight loss, better sleep, or simply a more active lifestyle, fitness trackers can be your personal wellness partner — blending technology with self-awareness. https://lnkd.in/d4U3QTjq #HealthAndWellness #FitnessTracker #HealthyLifestyle #WearableTech #FitnessMotivation #DigitalHealth

Fitbit (now part of Google)'s revamped app with a Gemini-powered health coach is now available to Premium users in the U.S. on Android. The new feature, called "Coach," acts as a fitness trainer, sleep coach, and health advisor, offering personalized routines and real-time adjustments. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/esGtnUKB 📨 Subscribe to one of our AI Newsletters: https://lnkd.in/eyGr2uhM #ai #artificialintelligence #ainews

Parents — this might be the simplest way to prevent your athlete’s next injury 👇 Athletes sleeping <8 hours per night had a 1.7x higher risk of injury compared to those with 8+ hours. Source 👉 https://lnkd.in/er2EqM6k Here are 4 practical ways parents can help: 1️⃣ Protect their sleep schedule. • Set a tech curfew — no phones or gaming 30–60 minutes before bed. • Encourage consistent bed and wake times, even on weekends. • Make sleep part of the training plan — not optional. 2️⃣ Create the right sleep environment. • Keep the room cool, dark, and quiet. • No homework or screens in bed. • Try white noise or a fan if they struggle to wind down. 3️⃣ Track — don’t guess. If your athlete’s open to it, use a wearable or sleep app (like Fitbit, Apple Watch, WHOOP, or Oura). You’ll get a clearer picture of how much and how well they’re sleeping. 👉 Review the data together once a week — not nightly — to keep it supportive, not stressful. 4️⃣ Model and talk about rest like it matters. Ask about their sleep the same way you’d ask about practice: “How’d you sleep last night?” Remind them recovery isn’t lazy — it’s how recruits grow stronger. If you have any questions about injury prevention, recovery, or performance, feel free to reach out to Christien Pena, M.D. — he’s always happy to help parents make informed decisions. #YouthSports #HighSchoolAthletes #AthleteRecovery #SleepHealth #InjuryPrevention #SportsParents #TeenSleep #SportsPerformance #AthleteWellness #FullRideU