Artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be everywhere nowadays. Sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse, but one area where AI may be helpful is in the realm of self-care and wellness. Virtual health coaching through AI-based technologies can now provide personalized advice on diet, exercise, and mental well-being, ultimately helping users to achieve their self-care goals. Here are some ways AI-based virtual coaches are helping users achieve their diet, fitness, and mental wellness goals more effectively than ever before.
Accessibility and Availability
One of the best features of AI-based virtual coaching is its accessibility and availability. Unlike human health coaches, who are still great to work with, virtual AI coaches are available anytime. They do not work traditional hours and then punch out for the day. They are there for you 24/7/365. This is particularly ideal for individuals with irregular schedules or for those living in remote areas. AI-based virtual coaches and platforms are now making fitness, health, and wellness accessible to all, no matter their income level, location, or social status. Photo credit: NatalyaBurova
Inclusive
Some advanced AI-based virtual coaches can tailor suggestions based on an individual’s cultural food preferences, dietary restrictions, language, or religious practices, making them more inclusive than some other traditional health and wellness tools. Photo credit: Gulcin Ragiboglu
Integrated Approach
Whether you want to focus on diet, exercise, mental health, or something else, AI-based virtual coaches cover it all in one place. This is a great feature because many of us may already know that physical and mental health are so closely intertwined. One usually affects the other and vice versa, so why not cover everything all in one place? Photo credit: Perawit Boonchu
Personalized Plans
Everybody and every body is different and needs different areas of attention. This is one of the great things about AI-based virtual coaches, which analyze user data to deliver highly personalized recommendations. Think of data points like dietary habits, fitness level, mental health, mood patterns, and overall health and wellness goals. Unlike many one-size-fits-all health plans that you can purchase from some random influencer on social media, AI-based virtual coaches adapt to individual progress, feedback, and personal preferences over time. Photo credit: luamduan
Real Time Adaptability
AI-based virtual coaches use systems that utilize real-time data and information from manual logs and wearable devices to adjust meal suggestions, workouts, and even mindfulness exercises. This helps AI-based virtual coaches create those personalized plans, like those mentioned above. Photo credit: Thitima Uthaiburom
Things to Consider
A few things to keep in mind when using AI-based virtual coaches. Online coaches use personal health data, so it is crucial to know how your health data is protected, stored, and used. Photo credit: The best photo for all
AI-based virtual coaches are not and should not be a substitute for professional medical advice or therapy, whether physical or mental. However, AI-based virtual coaches can be a great filler between appointments to keep you on track with your health and wellness goals while offering day-to-day support.
If you still want to incorporate the human element into your health coaching, some AI-based virtual coaching platforms also incorporate human coaches. These human coaches oversee these AI platforms and sometimes supplement with real human advice, coaching, and support when needed.
The next time you are not sure how to tackle your health and wellness goals and may need a little bit of guidance, turn to an AI-based virtual coach for some tips to help you get started on your health and wellness journey.
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