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How to use Gemini AI to create the perfect workout music playlist
Google's Gemini AI is revolutionizing the way we approach everyday tasks, from helping you outsmart airline prices, to assisting with fitness goals. While you might know that Gemini can also let you plan the perfect vacation, its capabilities extend far beyond travel. One exciting feature is creating the ideal workout playlist tailored to your preferences and exercise routine. By analyzing your music taste, workout intensity, and even the specific exercises you're doing, Gemini can curate a playlist that keeps you motivated throughout your entire session. And, if you need visual inspiration for your workouts, remember that Gemini can create images from text, potentially showing you exercise form or gym outfit ideas. Let's explore how to harness Gemini's power to soundtrack your fitness journey. To unlock Gemini's full potential, check out these 5 Gemini prompts to get started with the chatbot. If you're looking to improve your communication, you might be surprised to learn that Gemini can write better emails than you. And for smart home enthusiasts, Gemini can start your Google assistant routines.
Tom's Guide
Thu, 5 Sept, 8:02 AM UTC
New AI Playground Design tool you can simply talk to, like ChatGPT
In the rapidly evolving world of design, a new player has emerged that's set to transform the way we create and customize designs. Playground Design, an AI-based tool, is transforming the design process by offering a chat interface similar to ChatGPT. This innovative approach makes design accessible to everyone, regardless of their prior experience with AI or design software. One of the standout features of Playground Design is its incredibly user-friendly interface. Unlike traditional design software that often requires extensive training and expertise, Playground Design simplifies the process by guiding you through a conversational chat interface. This means that creating a design is as easy as having a chat with a friend. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned designer, you'll find the tool intuitive and easy to navigate. Playground Design offers a wide array of functionalities that cater to various design needs. With this tool, you can: This versatility makes Playground Design a valuable asset for both personal and professional use. Whether you need a striking logo for your business, an eye-catching YouTube thumbnail, or a unique piece of art, this tool has you covered. Here are a selection of other articles from our extensive library of content you may find of interest on the subject of AI tools : When stacked up against other AI tools like Photoshop, idiogram AI, and ChatGPT, Playground Design shines in terms of user-friendliness and accuracy. While Photoshop is a powerhouse in the design world, it comes with a steep learning curve that can be intimidating for beginners. Idiogram AI and ChatGPT, on the other hand, are powerful tools but lack the specific design focus that Playground Design offers. By bridging the gap between advanced design capabilities and accessibility, Playground Design sets itself apart from the competition. Despite its simplicity, Playground Design doesn't compromise on customization options. The tool offers advanced features that allow you to make professional-level adjustments to your designs. This means that even seasoned designers can benefit from using Playground Design, as it provides the control and precision they need to create stunning visuals. While Playground Design is a fantastic option in the world of AI-based design, it's important to acknowledge its limitations. Some templates require a pro plan, which might be a barrier for some users. Additionally, while the AI is highly accurate, it occasionally produces imperfect results. However, these limitations are minor compared to the tool's overall effectiveness and potential impact on the design industry. As AI technology continues to evolve, we can expect tools like Playground Design to become even more sophisticated and accurate. The future of AI design is bright, and Playground Design is at the forefront of this exciting evolution. Playground Design is a innovative tool that's making advanced design capabilities accessible to a wider audience. Its user-friendly interface, wide-ranging functionalities, and ability to maintain consistency make it a valuable asset for anyone looking to create stunning visuals. While there are some limitations to keep in mind, the tool's overall effectiveness and potential market impact make it a must-try for designers and non-designers alike. As AI continues to shape the future of design, Playground Design is poised to be a key player in this exciting new landscape.
Geeky Gadgets
Fri, 6 Sept, 2:05 PM UTC
Can ChatGPT become your new personal trainer?
ChatGPT has already led to many changes across society. People seek help from artificial intelligence for various tasks, including exercise. But can you use it as your personal trainer? An international team of researchers set out to investigate this further. To test the artificial intelligence, they have created five distinct individuals with different genders, ages, illnesses, dietary requirements and training goals. This information was fed into ChatGPT, which generated five different training programs, each lasting for 30 days. The programs were then evaluated by more than 30 fitness experts from around the world, including Professor Stephen Seiler at the University of Agder (UiA). He specializes in research on exercise and collaborates with groups such as Olympiatoppen and the Uno-X cycling team. "The results could have been better, but overall, they were not too bad," Seiler says. "You can also continue the conversation with ChatGPT and get a more specific program. They chose not to do so in this study, but you would probably get even better results by giving more instructions," Seiler says. The research paper, which appears inBiology of Sport, concludes that ChatGPT can provide safe exercise recommendations. However, it also points out that artificial intelligence does not offer the complexity and customization needed for long-term exercise and health improvement. The training programs were primarily focused on maintaining the individuals' physical fitness rather than improving it. Although the results are good, it does not mean that personal trainers will lose their jobs. "This is an example of a training program that you would receive from a personal trainer after your initial session. However, it needs to be customized for the individual as the training progresses, allowing the personal trainer to focus on what they excel at -- the personal touch," Seiler says. Professor Morten Goodwin at UiA is one of Norway's leading experts on artificial intelligence. He is also not concerned about the job prospects of personal trainers. "I have come across lists of jobs that are predicted to vanish with the rise of artificial intelligence. Personal trainers rank low on those lists. Machines cannot replicate the uniquely human," Goodwin says. The link between artificial intelligence and physical activity may not be immediately apparent. However, this topic has received extensive coverage lately. "It is easy to assume that these tools can only generate text since they are language models. But language is where you find knowledge. Using artificial intelligence for exercise is interesting," Goodwin says. Seiler highlights another point that the research did not consider: cost. "Not everyone can afford a personal trainer. This can be a good start for those unable to afford one or who are simply curious," Seiler says.
Medical Xpress - Medical and Health News
Mon, 9 Sept, 4:00 PM UTC
Can Fitness AI Replace Your Personal Trainer?
Additionally, AI in the fitness sector makes it easier for consumers to interact, compete, and work together with people all over the world in virtual fitness communities. It encourages accountability and drive in their pursuit of health. The fitness sector employs hyper-personalization through the integration of state-of-the-art AI technology, offering customers highly customized workout experiences and recommendations. This technology generates customized workout regimens, nutrition advice, and fitness programs based on data collected from many sources, such as wearable fitness trackers, health monitoring equipment, and user input. 2. Nutritional Guidance AI-driven dietary recommendations have revolutionized the way people think about diet and nutrition. It has helped the fitness industry to surge and reach new heights of success. To generate personalized meal plans, AI algorithms thoroughly review each user's profile based on their health concerns, food preferences, allergies, and fitness goals. These systems accommodate specific dietary requirements while taking the user's lifestyle preferences into account. To make sure users are getting enough nutrients, AI systems also monitor users' daily nutrient intake, including both macro and micronutrients. 3. Gamification The way individuals think about health and exercise has changed dramatically as a result of the fitness industry's adoption of gamification aspects. Fitness apps feature a point-and-rewards model to provide users with points for completing workouts and achieving objectives. You may use these points to gain discounts on exercise equipment and access to premium services. AI in the fitness sector incorporates gamification elements such as contests and challenges. Users can take part in challenges where they compete with friends or other users to fulfill fitness goals under a certain time limit. 4. Virtual & Augmented Reality Training Virtual Reality (VR) fitness apps can make exercise more enjoyable and captivating. The way people interact with their fitness regimens has advanced as a result of its adoption in the fitness sector. Through the transformation of typical gym sessions, virtual and augmented reality offers users engaging experiences. Users are taken to virtual environments that imitate various training circumstances during immersive virtual reality training. 5. Real-Time Analysis Fitness enthusiasts can use sensors, cameras, and motion-tracking technologies to gain real-time feedback on their form, posture, and mechanics of movement. Smartphones, wearable electronics, or specialized exercise equipment with sensors can be used to provide feedback. Real-time form analysis technology assesses various aspects of exercise performance, including body alignment, muscle activation patterns, and range of motion. Through visual cues, users can make the necessary modifications.
Analytics Insight
Tue, 17 Sept, 12:00 PM UTC
I used this AI-powered workout app for an entire year - here's 5 things I learned
As more and more companies scramble to jam artificial intelligence into literally everything, I find myself becoming increasingly desensitized to the prospect of using AI for really anything. I loathe the anti-creative powers of generative AI for text and image creation, and I'm so over products carrying AI branding for no reason (I'm looking at you, Samsung Family Hub AI Vision fridge). As a serial gym goer, however, there's one area of my life where AI has proven indispensable for more than a year, and that's in powering my workouts. Last year, I was introduced to PUSH, an AI-powered workout app and gym tracker designed to help you build muscle as quickly as possible by taking a scientific approach to workout creation. Give or take a couple of injuries and some holidays, I've used PUSH six days a week, every week, for over a year. I've done hundreds of workouts, and in that time I've learned more about exercise than all my previous years of experience attending the gym. It's definitely one of the best fitness apps I've ever used. PUSH is a delight to use, it's got a great interface that's very easy to use, rest counters, custom workout plans, and more. Yet more valuable than the joy I've had using the app, PUSH has taught me some invaluable lessons about building muscle in the gym I can't wait to share with you. Here's everything I've learned. If you're new to the gym or building muscle, you might have heard the term 'progressive overload' bandied around. Even as a long-time gym goer, I was familiar with the concept, but until I started using PUSH, I'd never really taken it seriously. PUSH is hyper-tuned to help you gradually increase the amount of weight you're lifting over time, a tried and tested vehicle for building muscle. I'd spent years bench pressing maybe 70 or 80kgs (175lbs-ish), occasionally pushing the boat out to 85kgs if I was feeling sprightly. PUSH has helped me elevate my bench press to a consistent 100kgs for multiple sets of five in less than 12 months. Across the board, all of my movements and lifts have increased in power and weight because PUSH doesn't let you take your foot off the gas. As soon as you can achieve the desired number of reps at a certain weight, PUSH uses its AI algorithm to calculate your next increment. If you fail a set or can't see a certain weight through to completion, it'll automatically calculate a plateau-breaker exercise, usually an increased weight for fewer reps, to help you smash through your next barrier. With PUSH in my pocket, I'm no longer guessing weights for workouts, or retreading ground. I'm just making clear consistent progress week-in, week-out. Most people tend to split their gym program up into body parts. Chest on Monday, back on Tuesday, then legs, shoulders, arms, etc... in gym circles, this is known as the "Bro Split". If it works for you then that's fine, but PUSH's tailor-made program uses AI and peer-reviewed scientific research to calculate a plan that lets you train your entire body in an optimal cycle. For instance, on some days, I train back, legs, arms, and shoulders, all at once. It took some getting used to - doing lateral pulldowns right after squats isn't fun - but by carefully training muscles in a more target way, rather than just blasting chest on a Monday once a week and so on, I've noticed a much more consistent and manageable progression in my strength and improved recovery. You can opt for a push, pull, leg split in the PUSH app if you so desire, but I've put my faith in the AI algorithm and its unconventional muscle groupings, and I'll never go back. While the aforementioned muscle groupings help with longer-term fatigue over the weeks and months, PUSH also comes with a built-in rest timer for use between sets. I probably spent six years in the gym just guessing at how long I was taking between sets, choosing when to start my next exercise based purely on vibes and whether or not I'd finished cruising Instagram. PUSH's regimented rest timer, which varies depending on the type of exercise you're doing, has shown me the importance of training to a precise period of rest. Too little time between sets, and your muscles won't have recovered, leaving you unable to push as much as you need. Too long, and you won't be fatiguing your muscles enough to make any progress. Again, PUSH uses AI to determine what constitutes an ideal rest time but gives you the final say in how long you take, letting you tweak rest periods slightly based on how you're feeling. With set rest times between exercises, I've massively improved the progress I make in the gym, all while reducing how long I actually spend in the gym. We live in a world of instant gratification, but PUSH has helped me understand that growing and building muscle takes time and commitment. Having an app show me my progress week-by-week has been vital in keeping me motivated, even when the results aren't physically obvious or immediate. Seeing consistent strength gains each time I return to the gym is a terrific motivator, and has helped me to take my eyes off trying to make big jumps in performance or expecting huge changes in my physique. What's more, knowing you're on a steady upward trajectory takes ego lifting and overexerting yourself out of the equation, with measured increases drastically reducing the chances of injury, and of course embarrassment. I pay £15.99 ($21 / AU$23.49) a month for the privilege of using PUSH. That's a lot of money for a monthly subscription app, but for me the investment is priceless. I'm convinced that with PUSH I'm getting good value out of the app. It's well-built, gets regular updates, and most importantly has proven effective for me. However, there's also an extra kick of motivation in knowing that if I'm paying £16 a month for a workout app, I should probably use it to the full, instead of wasting my money. It's the same tortured logic that says buying a pair of the best running shoes will help you get out an exercise, or that paying for a gym membership is more likely to get you out of the house each January. It might not work for everyone, but the financial commitment I've made to this app keeps me coming back for more. PUSH has more to offer. It's got a great library of exercises that help me plan around a busy gym or lack of equipment. Its plethora of peer-reviewed source material is well presented and makes for an interesting read, and its daily insights tell me which muscles I'm growing and which might be stalling, another fabulous motivator. It's not a perfect app and it won't work for everyone, but after 12 months in my pocket, it's become an indispensable training partner.
TechRadar
Mon, 30 Sept, 12:01 AM UTC
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