Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the health and wellness industry, offering personalized, widely accessible, and efficient care more than ever before. From customized fitness and nutrition plans, to live mental health and recovery support, AI is at the forefront of holistic well-being.
What once was a costly activity such as one-on-one coaching and personal training, is now being democratized through AI’s smart applications and personalized plans. AI-powered applications are now able to provide tailored and personalized workout and nutrition plans using simple parameters inputted by the user such as age, height, weight, activity level, fitness goals, and dietary preferences (Bhandari et al., 2025).
These applications also enhance user engagement through social sharing, progress tracking, and workout and nutrition plans that evolve and adapt based on user progress and goal adjustments.
Mental health is another key domain that is being transformed by AI. AI-driven solutions have contributed positively to mental health outcomes through also increasing the personalization, accessibility, and efficacy of interventions.
For example, applications and websites that use AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants offer 24/7 mental health support, immediate help during times of high stress, anxiety or distress, mood-tracking, breathing exercises, and real-time conversations. Therapeutic interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can also be tailored and provide real-time feedback based on wearable devices (Thakkar et al., 2024). Interestingly, AI-driven tools are also being used to analyze speech, text, and facial expressions to enhance the early detection of mental disorders (Olawade et al., 2024). While it is important to note that these tools aren’t a replacement for traditional in-person therapy, they do provide a quick and effective option for everyday support.
Wearable technology such as smartwatches and fitness trackers have also significantly been enhanced with the integration of AI. Wearable technology is now able to measure a range of physical and biochemical states such as heart rate variations, oxygen levels, sleep quality, and stress levels, all of which can be recorded, allowing for real-time feedback and personalized and immediate health management suggestions.
They can also provide incentives and reminders for staying active, eating healthy, and hydrating throughout the day, especially when measured biomarkers fluctuate. Wearable technology not only provide real-time feedback and encourage a healthy lifestyle, but they also allow quick access to patient data, are non-invasive, lower medical costs, and allow for mass scaling (Shajari et al., 2023).
One unique example of the innovative use of AI in holistic wellness is the “gym of the future”, a prototype developed by Abu Dhabi’s Department of Health. This futuristic gym is designed to promote complete well-being the moment someone enters the gym, by creating a digital twin using health data retrieved from the “Sahatna” app, Abu Dhabi’s health and wellness platform.
This digital twin creates a tailored workout plan based on health data and real-time physiological data collected through posture-analyzing sensors, biometric scanners, and AI assistants. AI nutritionists are also available to provide personalized meal plan recommendations based on data from previous sessions and the “Sahatna app”. Healing plans are also curated based on real-time physiological data, and “wellness chambers” are expected to be available on site dedicated to muscle recovery and mental relaxation (The National News, 2025).
Holistic, AI-enhanced approaches to health and wellness are also key drivers of Next Health by SAAS Healthcare in Dubai’s Business Bay, who are leading the way in health optimization and longevity. Next Health uses AI-powered tools such as smart skin and body analysis, cryotherapy, multi-biohacking chamber, and DNA testing to personalize health journeys and treatment plans, while incorporating customer-centric care. Progress is continuously monitored and adjusted as health data changes, ensuring proactive, personalized and evidence-based care (Next Health, 2025).
From wearable technology, futuristic gyms, and innovate wellness centers, all powered by AI, the health and wellness industries are transforming at an unprecedented rate. These innovations are making holistic wellness more personalized, accessible, and transformative, while tapping into and enhancing all sides of our health and well-being.
References
Al Nowais, S. (2025, April 18). Abu Dhabi showcases gym with AI screens to collect health data in real time. The National. Retrieved July 4, 2025, from https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2025/04/18/abu-dhabi-gym-of-future/
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Next Health by SAAS Healthcare. (2025, June 25). Launch – Next Health by SAAS Healthcare launches in Dubai [Press release]. https://nexthealth.ae
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