AI workout gear is surging
The AI smart‑workout market is accelerating — brands from Lululemon Studio to NordicTrack and Echelon are adding form correction, adaptive programming, and personalized feedback, and analysts expect the trend to grow rapidly through the decade. (openpr.com) CNET’s 2026 tracker also highlights longer battery life and improved analytics as key upgrades for this year's top fitness wearables. (cnet.com)
Global market forecasts vary but show rapid expansion: one report values AI in fitness at USD 10.68 billion in 2025 and projects growth to USD 57.80 billion by 2035 at a 19.3% CAGR. (insightaceanalytic.com) A separate industry estimate pegs the broader smart fitness market at USD 18.8 billion for 2026 and forecasts roughly USD 60.4 billion by 2036 at a 12.4% CAGR. (futuremarketinsights.com) NordicTrack’s parent iFIT has rolled out an “AI Coach” and updated iFIT OS features such as SmartAdjust and ActivePulse that automatically change incline, speed, resistance or target heart‑rate zones during workouts. (connectthewatts.com) Lululemon’s Studio (formerly Mirror) now delivers Peloton content to All‑Access subscribers through the lululemon Studio app and continues to invest in AI across design and product development. (lululemonstudio.com) Echelon has been promoting an AI‑first shift into a SaaS platform for personalization and retention, while its recent EX‑5 Connect bike reviews highlight the company’s continued push into lower‑cost connected equipment. (echelonfit.com) Lab testing cited by CNET shows Apple Watch Series 11 achieved the lowest average heart‑rate error at about 0.98% (≈1.4 BPM) but still reports battery life in the mid‑20 hour range, even as many fitness bands and rings now push multi‑day endurance. (cnet.com) Independent tests of lululemon Studio’s Mirror include a 12‑circuit evaluation of its form‑correction output, and consumer reviews continue to flag the mandatory monthly subscription (about $39/month in some analyses) as a central cost and lock‑in factor. (alibaba.com)
