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📢 Athletica’s AI Coach Just Got Even Smarter!

Published 4 months ago • 1 min read

Hello Reader,

We’re keeping the updates coming fast! 🔥 You just heard about Daily Availability, and here’s another major upgrade: Enhanced Session Feedback is live!

After every workout, you’ll receive even more personalized, actionable insights to guide your training decisions. Our AI Coach factors in:

✅ Deeper Load & Zone Compliance Analysis – Understand how your session aligned with the plan.
✅ Athlete Comment Integration – Your feedback is analyzed to provide tailored responses.
✅ Pattern Recognition – Spot trends in your training, from progress to overtraining risks.
✅ Recovery-Focused Adaptations – Adjustments based on HRV, resting heart rate, and fatigue levels.
✅ Nutrition Guidance – Fueling strategies for long and intense sessions.

This upgrade transforms Athletica into an even more intuitive training partner. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or training to enhance your VO2max for longevity, our AI adapts to your needs and keeps you on track.

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