The Use of Artificial Intelligence Applications for Exercise Prescription by Personal Trainers – A Call to Action
by Amber Chelette, PhD, and Robyn Whitehead, PhD
Personal Training Quarterly
December 2023
Vol 10, Issue 3
This article discusses the limitations and risks involved with artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT, as a tool for personal trainers.
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