The fitness industry has seen a tremendous change. You no longer need gym access or bulky gear. Now, AI-enabled fitness lets you work out in your living room. It adjusts to fit your needs and preferences.

Artificial intelligence home gyms combine AI, computer vision, and personalized fitness coaching. These systems use algorithms to analyze your form, track your progress, and adjust workouts in real time.

AI home gym attracts us with convenience. They also provide coaching that rivals, or even beats, high-end personal trainers in quality and cost. They remove common health barriers. These include time issues, gym intimidation, and poor instruction quality.

Recent Technologies In Popular AI Home Gym

Mirrors and Reflective Directional Showing Systems

The interactive mirrors are one of the most famous types of home gym artificial intelligence equipment. When off, these sleek screens appear as regular mirrors. But when someone is exercising, they change into touch screens. The camera system of your mirror follows your movements as you proceed with either live or on-demand classes.

AI-integrated Cable Machines

Home gyms based on cables have matured very significantly beyond simple pulley systems. AI-enabled cable machines can adjust resistance levels on their own. They count reps and ensure quality movement, too. They come with full libraries of exercises, with smart AI tutorials on how to set up and perform.

Adjustment of the resistance is facilitated during your workout. When you get tired, the system can lower the weight to help you stay in position. It can also add resistance during the eccentric part of movements to challenge your muscles.

Wearable Combining Stations

A few home gyms are more about wearable devices and app-based AI systems and do not rely specifically on their own devices. These platforms use sensors from fitness trackers, smartwatches, or wearables. They track your movement patterns and provide AI-driven coaching.

The benefit of the wearable-based systems is their flexibility. AI coaching may be on bodyweight, outdoor running, or even yoga and stretching. The AI gathers the movement patterns of your workout routines and is able to identify improvement areas in your overall fitness regime.

Home Gym Setup: The All-New AI Home Gym

Space And Equipment Consideration

Space planning is to be considered in designing a successful AI home gym. The vast majority of AI fitness systems require a clear space of a minimum of 8 feet by 6 feet to be able to conduct a full range of motion exercises. The room must have enough lighting for camera use. It also needs a strong internet connection for real-time AI processing.

Storage is not a big issue when it comes to conventional home gyms. Several AI-enabled devices will be small in size and will integrate with your home, or will shrink and fit into pockets when they are not in use.

Coordination with: Current Fitness Regimens

AI home gyms work best when they blend well with your existing workout routines. Don’t think AI technology will completely replace all forms of physical activity. Use it only to supplement a current exercise habit.

If you enjoy running outside, an AI home gym can boost your strength and flexibility training along with your cardio. On off days, AI systems may provide a tailored strength training or recovery session to those who like to take group fitness classes.

Getting the Most out of Your AI Fitness Investment

Consistency and Data Quality

An AI home gym relies more on regular use and truthful feedback. The more data these systems gather on your performance and preferences, the better they can tailor your experience.

Put effort into using the system regularly and for even short sessions. Constant daily use will give better information to the AI than an hour-long training session once every few days. Give an honest answer when the system invites you to provide feedback on how difficult or enjoyable it is, and on physical sensations.

Achieving Practicable Expectations

Although the home gyms powered by AI can be highly personalized, it does not make them magic. Results come with time, like any other fitness program: time, consistency, and realistic goals. It can optimize your training and help you stay on track. But it can’t replace the need for regular physical activity.

Future of Home Fitness, Intelligent

There is rapid development in the use of AI home gym technology. The latest trends feature advanced biometric tracking, augmented reality, and AI. These tools sync with your sleep, nutrition, and stress data to offer complete fitness management.

The returns on AI home gym technology are not all physical fitness. These systems help promote healthy exercise habits. They minimize injuries by suggesting correct form. Plus, they make working out enjoyable rather than a chore.

Mexico’s gaming industry is undergoing a profound transformation. Currently valued at around USD 2.7 billion, the market is expected to surpass USD 4.2 billion by 2033 due to consistent digital growth. While the industry was once anchored in physical casinos, it now thrives as a dynamic, mobile-first ecosystem driven by mass smartphone adoption, the rapid rise of betting apps, and robust connectivity infrastructure.

Over 80% of Mexico’s population owns a smartphone, supported by over 125 million mobile connections and an internet penetration rate exceeding 83%. For millions, their device is now a “pocket casino”—an always-on gateway to diverse gaming experiences. Operators have adapted by designing intuitive, fast-loading mobile platforms that meet the expectations of younger audiences for flexibility, immediacy, and seamless interaction.

Mobile Apps: Redefining Player Engagement

From Browsers to Immersive Platforms

Mobile betting apps have reimagined the player journey. Compared to mobile browsers, apps offer richer personalization, real-time sports betting, high-quality slots, and live dealer tables — all optimized for mobile.

Driving Retention and Loyalty

Engagement is fueled by push notifications, dynamic promotions, loyalty rewards, and gamification features such as points and achievement badges, which encourage repeat play and strengthen brand affinity.

Connectivity as the Enabler

4G and 5G Unlock New Possibilities

The nationwide rollout of 4G and 5G technology has unlocked the full potential of mobile gaming. With latency reductions of up to tenfold and faster speeds, players can stream HD live dealer games, place in-play bets, and engage in real-time interactions without interruptions.

From Impractical to Mainstream

This leap in performance has allowed operators to introduce innovations that were previously deemed impractical for the Mexican market.

Modernizing Regulation

Closing the Gap Between Growth and Governance

Despite the industry’s rapid growth, Mexico’s gambling laws remain outdated, rooted in frameworks established decades ago. Ensuring the safety of players, maintaining market fairness, and providing operational clarity will be crucial, and the regulatory reform that is already under discussion will be essential to achieving these goals.

A Path to Global Competitiveness

An updated legal environment would encourage greater foreign investment, technology adoption, and responsible gaming practices, aligning the market with international standards.

The Hybrid Casino Model

Bridging Physical and Digital Experiences

Traditional casinos are facing a new competitive landscape. Some report lower foot traffic, while others innovate by integrating physical and digital offerings, such as launching proprietary apps or partnering with online platforms.

Unified Loyalty Programs

Hybrid loyalty programs are emerging. These programs reward both on-site and online play. They are powerful tools. They help maintain player relationships across channels.

Emerging Technologies and New Verticals

Immersive and Personalized Gaming

Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) promise immersive, socially connected environments. Meanwhile, artificial intelligence (AI) will enable hyper-personalization by tailoring offers, recommendations, and gameplay to individual preferences.

Esports Driving New Audiences

Fresh mobile betting opportunities are being presented to a digitally native, younger audience by the esports segment, which is expanding at a projected 20% CAGR.

Economic and Strategic Impact

Beyond Entertainment

Gaming contributes significantly to Mexico’s digital economy beyond entertainment. It supports thousands of jobs, fosters technological innovation, and generates substantial tax revenue.

Positioning Mexico as a Regional Leader

If Mexico has the right policies and the right infrastructure, it can become a leader in digital gaming in its region.

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Red Bull is bringing its high-energy brand to Chicago August 23–24 with Sweat The Deck spin classes on the deck of a specially equipped boat and exclusive F45 Training sessions on the riverwalk as destination workouts and brand activations heat up

Red Bull is taking its fitness ambitions to new heights (and onto the water) with a weekend of back-to-back activations in Chicago designed to turn workouts into destination events.

On August 23–24, the energy drink giant will stage Red Bull Sweat The Deck, an immersive spin class held on the deck of a specially equipped boat cruising the Chicago River. Riders pedal with skyline views as their resistance dynamically matches the cityscape’s peaks and valleys, guided by top spin instructors. Boarding begins 30 minutes before each class at Island Party Hut, and participants (all 18 and over) can use complimentary cycling shoes or bring their own.

Just steps away, F45 Training, Red Bull’s newest global partner, will host exclusive riverside functional training sessions on the Chicago Riverwalk with its Athlete Team. Powered by Red Bull, the workouts mark another high-profile moment in a multi-year global partnership unveiled in March, the first of its kind for the energy brand with a fitness studio. The deal includes Red Bull product availability at F45 studios, exclusive member access to World of Red Bull fitness activations, co-branded content and paves the way for joint competitions, including Red Bull 100 x Hyrox activations.

The Chicago weekend is part of a wider in-person push that has seen Red Bull expand its event portfolio past its extreme sports stronghold. In the coming weeks, the company will host Red Bull Origin in Venice Beach, replicating iconic skate spots for a multi-day challenge and Red Bull Dance Your Style in San Francisco, a street-dance showdown.

Experiential fitness is surging. From Represent’s debut fitness event in the U.K., and Peloton’s first-ever Run Club, brands are using atmosphere, fear of FOMO and a sense of community to stand out in a crowded market.

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Even beyond pure fitness events, brands are using lifestyle tie-ins to strengthen their foothold. Chelsea Piers Fitness’ new alliance with personalized nutrition company Gainful brings protein powders, hydration mixes and dietitian-developed plans directly into café menus and exclusive perks, such as member-only events focused on performance nutrition. And earlier this month, Celsius scored major wins during the 2025 MLS All-Star Week in Austin, Texas, activating its Live. Fit. Go. marketing campaign to engage soccer fans with samples of its new product flavors.

By Matt Egan, CNN

Las Vegas — The president of Cisco rejects the doomsday warnings from some tech leaders that artificial intelligence will make entry-level jobs vanish.

“I just refuse to believe that humans are going to be obsolete. It just seems like it’s an absurd concept,” Jeetu Patel, who’s also the chief product officer at AI infrastructure company Cisco, told CNN.

ABC Trainerize Business, an all-in-one app for booking, payments, referrals and coaching, comes as new data shows fitness consumers are working out more and embracing digital tools

Fitness coaching may be a passion-driven career, but it comes with its share of operational headaches and pain points. Many coaches juggle five to seven different business tools and spend more than $100 a month managing bookings, payments, marketing and client communication, according to an ABC Trainerize survey.

ABC Fitness is looking to change that with ABC Trainerize Business, an all-in-one app that consolidates those functions and more, frees trainers to focus on clients and connects them to the payment system the fitness software giant provides to more than 30,000 fitness businesses worldwide.

“Coaches are entrepreneurs,” ABC Trainerize co-founder and platform growth leader Sharad Mohan said. “They need technology that works as hard as they do – helping them acquire clients, deliver exceptional experiences and grow their business without adding to their workload. With ABC Trainerize Business, we’re giving trainers an all-in-one platform to manage everything from first contact to long-term client retention, supporting their growth every step of the way.”

The launch comes as recent ABC Fitness data show fitness consumers are more engaged than ever. In its Wellness Watch Q1 2025 report, the company found that 44% of fitness enthusiasts work out 12 or more times per month, up 18% from last year and that technology is increasingly part of the experience. More than half of respondents said they use wearable devices to track workouts, and 61% reported using AI-based fitness tracking apps.

Key features range from custom booking pages with automated confirmations and reminders (and plans to enable upfront payments) to built-in referral tools that let clients share a trainer’s services with friends and family through in-app banners and custom links. Those links can send prospects to booking pages, checkout links or ABC Trainerize.me profiles, with tracking and rewards for loyal clients. Payments run through Stripe for credit card processing, online sales, invoicing and program delivery.

Trainers can also offer on-demand and live coaching through workout libraries, live or recorded classes and built-in video calling, while prospect management tools help keep leads organized and conversions on track.

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Additionally, a new “Book a Consultation” button on Trainerize.me profiles lets prospects schedule sessions without creating an account, removing a common barrier to sign-ups. Once a payment is made, onboarding can be automated so clients are immediately added to programs, assigned a trainer or given access to content.

Pricing starts at $25 a month for Grow and Pro plans, with the add-on included in Studio-level subscriptions. ABC Fitness plans to roll out updates in the coming months, including customizable in-app announcements for promotions, in-app purchases for non-clients, referral tracking with analytics, Apple Pay support and the option to take payments directly from booking pages. Coaches will also gain access to a premium content library in addition to their own materials, plus real-time reporting to monitor revenue and performance.

Under the terms of the expanded agreement, UFC GYM franchisees will gain access to BJJLink Admin+, a powerful all-in-one platform designed to simplify operations and drive growth. UFC GYM BJJ Studio Franchisees will benefit from streamlined class scheduling, automated billing, digital curriculum tools, and built-in referral tracking, removing administrative overhead and enabling staff to focus on member experience. Standardized pricing across locations and centralized reporting through a master admin dashboard provide both flexibility and oversight, helping franchisees scale confidently while staying aligned with brand standards.

“The BJJLink platform offers an intuitive and powerful back-end that empowers our coaches and BJJ studio franchisees to focus on what matters most, training and community,” said Adam Sedlack, CEO of UFC GYM. “This agreement gives us the technical scalability and operational consistency needed to support our ambitious rollout of new BJJ studios globally.”

The new UFC GYM BJJ studios, purpose-built spaces dedicated to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, are part of UFC GYM’s mission to redefine fitness and martial arts for modern athletes. The brand plans to open more than 45 new gyms in 2025, with many of the BJJ-first models ranging from 2,000 to 5,000 square feet and featuring advanced mat spaces, recovery zones, and family-friendly programming.

“This extension validates our shared belief that the future of martial arts training is both physical and digital,” said Nick Langton, CEO of MMA.INC. “We’re proud to be the technology engine behind UFC GYM’s BJJ studio model and to deepen our long-standing relationship with the preeminent name in martial arts training.”

BJJLink is already used by hundreds of martial arts academies around the world and has seen increased demand from franchise operators seeking more streamlined onboarding, revenue analytics, and student engagement tools.

MMA.INC and UFC GYM intend to co-launch the new BJJLink-powered UFC BJJ studio software at select international locations during H2 of 2025.

MMA.INC’s recently announced an international push, expanding BJJLink into Latin America and launching a marquee partnership with Gracie Allegiant HQ and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Clark Gracie.

About Mixed Martial Arts Group Limited

MMA.INC (Mixed Martial Arts Group Limited) is revolutionizing the combat sports industry by driving participation and engagement across fans, athletes, coaches, and gym owners. The company operates four core business units:

With over 5 million social media followers, 530,000 user profiles, 50,000 active students, 18,000 published gyms and 800 verified gyms across 16 countries, MMA.inc continues to transform the martial arts landscape and deliver unparalleled value to its stakeholders.

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ABOUT UFC GYM^®

UFC GYM^® is the first major brand extension of UFC^®, the world’s premier MMA organization, created in alliance with New Evolution Ventures^™ (NeV), developers of many of the world’s most successful fitness brands. As the first to unite the benefits of MMA with fitness, the brand is not what you expect, and more than you can imagine. UFC GYM’s TRAIN DIFFERENT^® approach provides members with the ultimate fitness experience and programming that secures results for all ages and training levels. With over 150 locations opened and 700 additional locations currently in development globally, UFC GYM has revolutionized the fitness industry and positively impacted countless lives worldwide. UFC GYM offers the opportunity to own and operate a franchise domestically and internationally. For more information, please visit www.ufcgym.com.

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