Imagine waking up, glancing at your wrist, and instead of just seeing sleep data, your wearable suggests the perfect workout for that exact moment. That's the promise Ultrahuman is making with its latest update, aiming to move beyond just tracking your recovery to actively guiding your movement.
While many wearables tell you how well you slept or how recovered you are, the actionable advice often stops there. Ultrahuman, known for its smart rings, is changing the game by offering personalized workout video suggestions directly within its app. This new feature, available as a "PowerPlug," leverages your real-time recovery scores and even considers your menstrual cycle to recommend activities you're best suited for that day.
The Les Mills PowerPlug
This intelligent feature is integrated through the Les Mills PowerPlug, accessible within the Ultrahuman app. For users already familiar with Ultrahuman's ecosystem, you'll know PowerPlugs offer curated experiences, some free and some requiring a subscription. The Les Mills PowerPlug itself comes with a monthly fee of $11.99, an annual plan for $99, or a lifetime subscription for $249.
Les Mills is a globally recognized brand for fitness classes, and their content is faithfully replicated here. Think of it as having access to structured, high-quality workouts designed to be effective and engaging. Each session provides clear instructions without unnecessary chatter, accompanied by original music, and follows predictable class structures that make them easy to follow and progress with.
The system is designed to offer intelligent recommendations. For instance, if your data shows high heart rate variability and a low resting heart rate, Ultrahuman might suggest a dynamic workout like BODYPUMP™ or BODYCOMBAT™. Conversely, if your metrics indicate accumulated sleep debt, elevated body temperature, or low heart rate variability, the app would guide you toward gentler options like yoga, BODYBALANCE™, or a restorative mobility session.
This personalized approach extends to understanding how your body changes throughout the month. If you track your menstrual cycle using the Ultrahuman app, workout suggestions will adapt accordingly. The system is programmed to shift towards recovery-friendly content during luteal and menstrual phases, ensuring you're not pushing your body too hard when it needs to conserve energy.
After completing a recommended workout, the Ultrahuman ring seamlessly logs your data, including heart rate and muscle engagement. You'll then receive post-workout insights, such as a prediction of your readiness for the following day. This closed-loop system aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of your body's response to exercise and recovery.
While the idea of an app dictating your workout might initially raise eyebrows--what if you feel like doing something completely different?--the key is to view these as intelligent suggestions, not rigid mandates. This flexibility allows you to use the recommendations as a starting point, perhaps discovering new routines or confirming that your current plan aligns with your body's needs. It's about optimizing your training, not limiting your choices.
For example, a runner might typically stick to their daily mileage, but if Ultrahuman suggests a recovery-focused yoga session due to poor sleep, they might opt for that instead, realizing it could lead to better performance in the long run. Similarly, someone training for a strength competition might be nudged towards a lighter mobility session on a day their recovery scores are low, preventing overtraining and potential injury.
Ultimately, Ultrahuman will now suggest workouts that are more attuned to your unique physiological state, bridging the gap between raw data and personalized action. It's a step towards a more intuitive and responsive approach to fitness, helping you train smarter, not just harder.
