The Latest AI Tools for Iron-Men and Mermaids (err.. Athletes)

Hey there, fellow athletes! Are you tired of putting in all the hard work and still not seeing the results you want?

I hear you. As an athlete myself (albeit inactive, for now...), I've been there. But fear not, because there's a new player in town: artificial intelligence!

Being an athlete requires more than just physical strength and endurance, it also requires a deep understanding of your body and how it performs. Luckily, technology has come a long way and there are now various AI tools that can help you train smarter and perform better.

That's right, robots (and bots...) are taking over the world of sports, and they're here to help us reach new heights of performance.

Whether you're a swimmer, cyclist, runner, or all of the above (you overachiever, you), these AI tools are the secret sauce to taking your game to the next level.

So, grab your old yet reliable sweatbands and let's dive into the world of AI-powered sports training!

Swimming AI Tools:

1. FORM Smart Swim Goggles (wearable device): The FORM Smart Swim Goggles are a game-changer for swimmers. They have a built-in display that shows your metrics in real-time, including distance, time, stroke rate, and more. The AI technology analyzes your data and provides you with personalized feedback on your technique, helping you improve your swim performance.
2. MySwimPro (software): MySwimPro is a training app designed specifically for swimmers. It offers personalized training plans, stroke analysis, and more. Its AI technology learns from your performance and provides you with customized workouts that target your strengths and weaknesses.
3. Garmin Swim 2 (wearable device): The Garmin Swim 2 is a smartwatch designed for swimmers. It tracks your distance, pace, stroke count, and more. Its AI technology analyzes your data and provides you with insights into your swimming performance, helping you make adjustments to your technique.
4. Phlex Swim (wearable device): Phlex Swim is an AI-powered wearable that attaches to the back of your goggles and measures your swimming metrics, including lap count, stroke rate, and distance. It provides real-time feedback on your technique and helps you to optimize your training.
5. TritonWear (wearable device): TritonWear is an AI-powered wearable that attaches to your swim cap and measures your swimming metrics, including stroke rate, distance per stroke, and turn time. It provides real-time feedback on your technique and helps you to improve your performance.

Cycling AI Tools:

1. Wahoo KICKR Smart Trainer (equipment): The Wahoo KICKR Smart Trainer is an indoor training device that simulates outdoor riding. It has advanced AI technology that adjusts the resistance to match your target power, ensuring that your indoor training is just as effective as your outdoor rides. It also connects to popular training apps like Zwift and TrainerRoad.
2. Zwift (software): Zwift is a popular training app that allows you to ride virtual courses with other cyclists from around the world. Its AI technology adjusts the resistance to match the terrain, providing a realistic and engaging cycling experience. It also provides personalized training plans that are tailored to your fitness level and goals.
3. TrainingPeaks (software): TrainingPeaks is a comprehensive training platform that offers features like workout planning, data analysis, and communication tools. Its AI technology tracks your performance and provides you with insights into your training progress, helping you make more informed decisions about your workouts.
4. Tacx Neo 2T (equipment): Tacx Neo 2T is an AI-powered smart trainer that offers a realistic riding experience with its direct drive system and advanced vibration analysis. It's an excellent tool for cyclists looking to improve their endurance and power.
5. Garmin Rally Power Meter (equipment): Garmin Rally Power Meter is an AI-powered pedal-based power meter that measures your cycling power output and provides real-time feedback on your performance. It's an excellent tool for cyclists looking to optimize their training and improve their performance.

Running AI Tools:

1. NURVV Run (wearable device): NURVV Run is an AI-powered wearable that attaches to your shoes and measures your running metrics, including cadence, foot strike, and pronation. It provides real-time feedback on your running form and helps you to reduce your risk of injury.
2. Strava (software): Strava is an AI-powered social fitness app that allows runners to track their runs, set goals, and connect with other runners. With its personalized training plans and advanced analytics, it's an excellent resource for runners looking to improve their performance.
3. Polar Vantage V2 (wearable device): Polar Vantage V2 is an AI-powered multisport watch that tracks your running metrics, including heart rate, distance, and speed. With its personalized training plans and advanced analytics, it's an excellent tool for runners looking to optimize their training and improve their performance.

Now if you're a triathlete, you can just mix-and-match some or a few of the mentioned tools from the above sports, or you may also consider the following tools that are either triathlon-focused or more famous to triathletes.

Triathlon AI Tools:

1. TrainerRoad (software): a popular software among triathletes. It provides you with personalized training plans, as well as over 1,000 workouts that target your strengths and weaknesses. The AI technology learns from your performance and adjusts your workouts accordingly, helping you get stronger and faster in the three disciplines of triathlon.
2. Final Surge (software): a comprehensive training platform that offers a range of features, including workout planning, data analysis, and communication tools. Its AI technology tracks your performance and provides you with insights into your training progress, helping you make more informed decisions about your workouts.
3. Stryd (wearable device) - AI-powered running power meter that attaches to your shoe and measures your running power, pace, distance, and other metrics. It provides real-time feedback on your running form and technique, helping you to run more efficiently and reduce your risk of injury.
4. Wahoo ELEMNT RIVAL (wearable device): The Wahoo ELEMNT RIVAL is a multisport GPS watch that can track swim, bike, and run data. It also includes advanced features like automatic transition detection and workout recommendations based on previous performance.
5. Xert (software): Xert is a software platform that uses AI to analyze an athlete's data and create personalized training plans. It also offers real-time performance monitoring, allowing triathletes to adjust their effort levels during training and racing based on their current fitness levels.
6. Athletica (software): is an AI-powered virtual training assistant that can help triathletes improve their performance. It uses machine learning to analyze data from a triathlete's training history, fitness level, and goals to create personalized training plans.

There you have it, folks! The world of sports training is evolving, and with AI-powered tools at our fingertips, there's no limit to what we can achieve. Whether you're a triathlete, swimmer, cyclist, or runner, there's an AI tool out there that can help you take your game to the next level. 

So, let's lace up our shoes, hop on our bikes, and jump in the pool with the confidence that comes from knowing we have the best tech on our side. Happy training!

*Note: These list is not a comprehensive source. If you are currently using a better software, equipment, or what have you that are not listed here, please feel free to comment it down below.

*PS: These tools, as with any other technology, are bound to become obsolete, scrapped, abandoned, or be replaced. So as the AI technology develops, most of these tools may no longer be around a few months or years from now.