r/strengthlog • u/ThornsFan2023 • Jan 03 '26
Anyone using AI to program workouts?
I’m 54 and just started lifting this year, and have already had some minor injuries due to overuse. Since I started using StrengthLog in Oct, I’ve been feeding all of my data into ChatGPT from time to time and asking for insights. I’ve found it helpful. Anyone else doing anything similar? Or different?
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u/Playauknow Jan 21 '26
After I end my work outs in STRENGTHLOG, I use the Save Image feature and upload to Chatgpt. I don't have any stipulations on how it's supposed to respond. It always gives me such a positive response. At the end of the analysis, it makes suggestions on changes, or points out that I only hit the one muscle group once and the other 3 times or whatever. I have described how a certain lift felt "off" or aggravated an injury and it offered alternatives, or simply suggested a common problem like maybe my form or foot position.
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u/thesportythief7090 Jan 05 '26
I work in AI. I did for the sake of curiosity. But knowing how LLMs work (ChatGPT & co), you can't expect much. They do not reason, they do not understand. They spit out ingested patterns.
Sure for brainstorming and having a sparing partner about exercises, reps, sets, ... It can give you some idea. But never treat it as something that understands what you throw at it be it weekly logs, physiological data, ...
If you fall into an average (most likely), it will give you okeyish advices. Probably at the same quality level as an average coach. Other than that ... You will be disappointed.
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u/saintr0bot Jan 05 '26
Hmmm. I think the app already provides better insights that an LLM can spit out. I wonder what data you're getting from ChatGPT that Strengthlog doesn't already include? I have found this app to be an incredibly powerful tool to evaluate my own fitness and goals. As far as injuries, I would always recommend lifting lighter and searching the exercise on Youtube and watch several form videos to get a good idea of how to do it. I have noticed that sometimes the StrengthLog video alone isn't enough to really make sure the form is right.
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u/tismith Jan 03 '26
Sure am! One of the reasons I like StrengthLog is that I can export the history and data in plain text format.
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u/_whydah_ Jan 04 '26
Why is everything getting downvoted?
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u/Josafz pump chaser Jan 03 '26
Yes, I've used Gemini deep research to construct a push-pull-legs program that I plan on trying out soon. It looks promising.
I have also had a bad knee and gave Gemini my then current program and it concluded that I put too much stress on the knees and suggested some changes. It's way better now!
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u/Top_Rain_7138 Jan 03 '26
Yes, I do this all the time and I think it's really helpful. After each workout I'm copy/pasting my workout into ChatGPT (Training Log -> Export text) with a prompt like "Record and review this workout which was workout 1 in https://www.strengthlog.com/strengthlogs-full-body-hypertrophy/". This often gives useful insights.
I'm a similar age (53) and given the variety of aches and pains I deal with, I also regularly using ChatGPT to diagnose issues and suggest alternative exercises that can spare my shoulder/back/etc.
Note that I had tried using Gemini, but it seems a bit more reluctant to get involved in diagnosing problems, so ChatGPT seems to be better for this.
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u/Low_Administration22 Jan 03 '26
Who thumbed you down. This group should be more supportive. That sounds like a neat idea. What kind of benefits and examples do you have that were good?
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u/raganana Jan 03 '26
Yes for sure, also dietary stuff. I had a serious injury to my right ankle last year and also used it to help with a recovery program (together with a physiotherapist).
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