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AI fitness coach matches human on body awareness, lags in emotional connection

NCT ID NCT07690553

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Lincoln University College Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared how 98 university students felt during a 20-minute workout guided by either an AI fitness companion or a human coach. Researchers measured emotional connection, interaction quality, and sense of body awareness. The human coach scored higher on emotional resonance, while the AI performed better on interactive dynamics. Both were similar in helping participants feel spatially immersed. The findings suggest AI can complement, not replace, human coaching.

What this could mean

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Active substance
AI fitness companion (BodyPark ATOM system)
What this could lead to
If AI companions can match human coaches in some areas, they could offer scalable, affordable exercise guidance for people who lack access to personal trainers.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study in healthy university students, so results may not apply to other groups. AI still falls short on emotional support, which may matter for long-term motivation.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

100 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2026

Finished

Jul 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Body Composition: Participants needed to have a body fat percentage between 15% and 25% for males, and between 20% and 30% for females. 2. Physical Capability: Participants were required to be physically capable of performing the designated bodyweight fitness movements, which included squats, lunges, and planks. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Physical Health: Individuals with musculoskeletal injuries or acute physical conditions that would prevent the safe performance of standard bodyweight exercises were excluded. 2. Psychological Status: Individuals with a history of severe discomfort or diagnosed anxiety related to one-on-one fitness coaching or digital monitoring were excluded.

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Conditions

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cognitive disorder Cognitive Dysfunction Mental Fatigue Stress, Psychological

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cognitive dysfunction Emotional well-being Mental fatigue Psychological stress

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Wuhan Technical University

    Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, China

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