They’ve got the Wearables, they’ve got the scales, they’ve got the headphones, now they’ve got the coach for you. Fitbit have revealed their latest addition in app based form this time with Fitbit Coach. Fitbit Coach will be a premium service that will analyse data from your Fitbit and then deliver a workouts, programs and content that are specific to each individual.<\/p>\n
Dynamic workouts, tailored to you<\/strong><\/p>\n
Guidance to influence healthy behaviour<\/strong><\/p>\n
Whether you\u2019re trying to run your first 5K or eat healthier, Guided Health Programs provide the support and tools to help you get there. Each multi-week program combines personalised guidance and tailored step-by-step instructions, along with the educational tools, health insights and milestones to drive positive results.<\/p>\n
The first programs focus on fitness and nutrition, the two areas Fitbit users have expressed the most interest in improving, with additional fitness, nutrition, wellness and sleep programs expected in 2018:<\/p>\n
\u201cFor a health program to have truly long-lasting effects, it has to be tailored to you,\u201d said Dr. Sherry Pagoto, professor of medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and member of the Fitbit Advisory Panel. \u201cWith one of the world\u2019s largest health databases, Fitbit is able to provide deeper, more meaningful insights to help you stay on track, get encouragement when you need it most and celebrate your successes to keep you motivated. This type of personalised coaching will enable people to build healthier habits and have better success in achieving and maintaining their health goals.\u201d<\/p>\n
Pricing & Availability<\/strong><\/p>\n
The new coaching services will launch with the <\/strong>Fitbit Coach personal training app, available on Android, iOS, and Windows devices in Spring 2017 with introductory pricing of US$7.99 per month or US$39.99 per year. Audio Coaching will be available on Fitbit Ionic\u2122<\/a> in 2018. The first Guided Health Programs will be available this winter in the \u201cCoach\u201d section of the Fitbit app.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"