AI and the Future of Personal Wellness 

By Chris Bigelow

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we approach health and fitness. From personalized recommendations to ongoing motivation, AI tools can help you build and sustain new health habits more effectively than ever before. Whether you're looking to improve your diet, increase physical activity, or develop better sleep patterns, AI can serve as a powerful guide in forming lasting wellness routines.

The advent of publicly available AI tools has made it much easier for individuals to access information. Before these tools became widely available, the primary way to find digital information was through search engines like Google. However, searching has a major disadvantage: you need to know relevant terms to get accurate results. If you're new to a topic, you might not have the right vocabulary to conduct an effective search. This can affect the quality of information you find, as search results may prioritize articles that don’t necessarily come from experts.

AI tools like ChatGPT, Grok, and DeepSeek address this issue by interpreting the intent behind your questions. If you receive a general response, you can refine your query by asking for more detail, practical applications, or clarification. While prior knowledge in a topic still helps in crafting better questions, AI makes it easier for beginners to access relevant information.

Enhancing AI Responses with Prompt Engineering

One way to improve AI-generated responses is by using prompt engineering. Prompt engineering involves crafting specific instructions to guide AI in generating targeted and useful outputs. This is a skill you can develop over time, but for those looking for a head start, the Innova Vita: Next Generation Health & Wellness Education Course provides pre-made prompts with specific parameters for better AI responses.

For example, instead of asking a general question about improving health, you can use a structured prompt like:

“Act as a wellness coach. Suggest three small, science-backed habits I can adopt this week to improve [specific goal, e.g., energy levels].”

This prompt gives the AI a clear role—acting as a wellness coach—and directs it to provide three evidence-based habits tailored to a specific goal. If you suspect a particular issue, such as an afternoon energy crash, you can modify the prompt accordingly:

“Act as a wellness coach. Suggest three small, science-backed habits to help me avoid afternoon energy crashes.”

More specific questions yield more precise answers, helping you get the most out of AI-generated guidance.

AI as an Ongoing Wellness Coach

AI tools are not just for one-off answers either—they can function as ongoing virtual coaches. For instance, one of our self-guided fitness programs provides a motivational coaching prompt that allows for regular check-ins. Once you initiate a conversation, you can continue engaging with the AI, updating it on your progress, and receiving further recommendations. This dynamic interaction helps address obstacles and refine strategies for achieving your health and fitness goals.

Leveraging Advanced AI Features for Better Insights

At the time of writing (3/14/25), many AI chatbots, including ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Qwen, offer advanced features like ‘thinking’ and ‘search’ functions:

• Search Functionality: This enables AI to retrieve up-to-date information from the internet, overcoming the limitations of static training data.

• Thought Models: These models, such as DeepSeek R1 and Qwen’s QwQ, allow the AI to show its reasoning process, improving transparency and potentially improving accuracy.

For better results, creating a free account on platforms like DeepSeek and Qwen allows you to save conversations and track progress. For example, if you receive energy-improving tips and implement them, you can later return to the AI to report what worked and receive more tailored suggestions. Without an account, you’d have to start fresh each time.

Running AI Locally for Greater Control

If you prefer not to use hosted AI services, you can run large language models locally with tools like LM Studio and Ollama. However, running AI models on your personal computer requires significant processing power. If you don’t have a high-end PC, you can use quantized versions of models, such as Meta’s Llama models, which are better for mid-range computers.

The Importance of Verifying AI-Generated Information

While AI tools are powerful and convenient, they are not infallible. AI models tend to respond confidently—even when incorrect. Thought models help mitigate this issue, but they are not foolproof. Therefore, it’s always a good idea to cross-reference AI-generated information with other reputable sources, such as books or academic articles.

Final Thoughts

AI tools can be valuable assets for health and wellness, offering personalized advice, motivation, and insights. By using structured prompts and leveraging advanced AI features, you can maximize their effectiveness. If you’re looking for more guidance, engineered prompts, and educational activities, consider clicking the link here Innova Vita: Next Generation Health & Wellness Education, to learn more about our course which provides structured AI interactions designed to support your health and fitness goals.

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