This week, we explore what it takes to build a fitness app, a tariff impact calculator prompt and more. Let's dive in!

In today's email:

• ✈️ FlyKitt launches AI-powered workout generator for travelers

• 🤖 Meta releases standalone AI app to compete with ChatGPT

• 🛒 ChatGPT adds shopping features and WhatsApp integration

• 📊 A prompt to estimate the tariff impact for your business

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AI in Sports and Fitness

With all the buzz around AI apps these days, many of us in the fitness industry may be thinking, "Hey, can I create an AI fitness app!" But Appinventiv's recent breakdown is a reminder of what it actually takes to bring a quality product to market. Creating an app isn't just about having a great idea - it requires serious investment, ranging from $50,000 to $300,000 depending on complexity. Their analysis dives into the necessary tech stack, the development process, and various monetization models. What I found particularly valuable was their detailed explanation of AI features that drive user engagement, such as personalized workout plans, and integration with fitness trackers. If you're considering developing your own AI fitness solution, this article offers a reality check on the costs, timeline, and expertise required to compete in this very competitive market.

FlyKitt Fit, a new app-based AI tool from FlyKitt, is chainging how travelers exercise on the road. The new tool allows users to simply snap photos of a hotel or gym, input their goals and available time, and instantly receive a tailored workout program specifically designed for the equipment at hand. This builds on the company's highly successful jet lag mitigation product—which has achieved a 90% success rate and is used by organizations like US Soccer for international travel.

The iRunFar article on AI in trail running explores how artificial intelligence is transforming the sport and industry. The piece details innovations like personalized running models that predict race performances with impressive accuracy and AI-powered coaching platforms designed specifically for mountain terrain.

🧰 Tools and Tips

• Here us a link to the Flykitt Fit app that scans hotel gyms and other fitness spaces to create customized workouts for travelers committed to staying fit on the go.

• Turn your time-wasting meetings into productive sessions with Shoulda Been An Email. Download your meeting agenda and transcript, and this AI tool scores your facilitation skills and gives feedback on improving clarity, engagement, and outcomes.

• Enhance your work-life balance with Break Buddy that helps you stay focused, reduce stress, and maximize productivity (free trial).

• If you are a retailer in the sports industry, traffic analysis in your store is key. There are a number of AI traffic tools that are worth evaluating for your business including Placer.ai, RetailNext and trakwell.ai. 

💡Prompt of the Day

Tariff Impact & Pricing Strategy Calculator Prompt

Use this prompt to create a spreadsheet that helps estimate the financial impact of tariffs on your product — and guide pricing, sourcing, or redesign decisions.

✏️ Prompt Instructions:

You are a supply chain analyst.

Create a spreadsheet to calculate the impact of a new tariff on imported materials used in a product. The sheet should allow the user to input:

1. Product Name

2. Retail Price (per unit)

3. % of Product Cost from China (as a percentage, e.g., 40%)

4. Tariff Rate on Chinese Materials (as a percentage, e.g., 50%)

From these inputs, calculate:

• Chinese Material Exposure (per unit) = Retail Price × % of Cost from China

• Extra Tariff Cost per Unit = Exposure × Tariff Rate

• % Price Increase Needed to Maintain Profit = Tariff Cost ÷ Retail Price

Also, include a section with 3 practical strategies to offset or absorb the added cost, such as:

• Redesigning with domestic or alternative materials

• Offering tiered product versions

• Sourcing from U.S. or North American vendors

🧮 Sample Output Structure:

🔗 Want to see a working version?

I have included it on an editable Google Sheet sample you can copy and use (minus the strategies): 👉 Tariff Impact Calculator

Beyond Sports: AI News Bytes

Meta has released a standalone AI app featuring voice interaction and a social "Discover feed" to compete with ChatGPT.

Google DeepMind has updated Music AI Sandbox with new features for AI-powered music creation.

OpenAI has introduced shopping capabilities to ChatGPT, along with WhatsApp integration and improved citation features.

Perplexity CEO revealed the company's upcoming browser will track user activity across the internet to deliver "hyper personalized" ads.

Duolingo has launched 148 new language courses created with generative AI amid backlash over plans to replace contractors with AI.

On a related note, Google has entered the language learning market with Little Language Lessons, an AI-powered experiment available through Google Labs.

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