Fitbit’s overhauled app and AI health coach arrive today, marking the company’s biggest update in years. Starting today, Premium subscribers in the US on Android can opt in to test the new AI-powered experience, with iOS support set to follow “later this year,” according to Fitbit product manager Taylor Helgren.
The revamped Fitbit app isn’t just getting a visual refresh — it’s being rebuilt around the Gemini-powered AI health coach. Instead of simply adding AI features to the old app, Fitbit has created a fully redesigned platform that makes the health coach an integral part of the experience.
A smarter, more personal fitness journey
When users opt in, onboarding begins with a quick five to ten-minute chat — either through text or voice — with Fitbit’s new AI coach. This conversation helps tailor your fitness goals, setting up a weekly workout plan based on your past Fitbit data and current fitness preferences.
The AI health coach can create custom exercise plans from a library of workouts already available in the app. Whether you’re preparing for a 5K or building a strength training routine, it adjusts to your fitness level, available equipment, and preferred type of training.
More features coming soon
While the current version of Fitbit’s overhauled app and AI health coach focuses on fitness and personalized coaching, the company has more on the horizon. Nutrition and cycle tracking are on the roadmap, and Fitbit says users will eventually be able to switch between the new and classic app anytime.
This flexibility lets users explore the new AI-driven experience without losing familiarity or data continuity. It also highlights Fitbit’s evolving strategy under Google — blending machine learning with wellness to create a truly personalized health ecosystem.
What this means for Fitbit users
For long-time Fitbit users, this update feels like a major leap forward. The new design emphasizes ease of use, modern visuals, and a conversational approach that makes tracking your health more engaging.
By integrating AI coaching directly into the app, Fitbit is moving closer to creating a proactive health companion that adapts to your needs — not just a step counter. The AI coach will analyze sleep, activity, and recovery data to offer insights that go beyond simple metrics, aiming to help users build sustainable, data-driven habits.
The future of AI in fitness
With Fitbit’s overhauled app and AI health coach arriving today, the company is positioning itself at the intersection of AI and wellness technology. As Google continues integrating Gemini AI across its ecosystem, Fitbit’s new direction suggests a future where health insights are more dynamic, responsive, and personalized than ever.
This rollout marks the beginning of a more intelligent Fitbit experience — one where your fitness tracker not only measures progress but actively helps you improve it.
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