Fitness Test Optimization with Artificial Intelligence (aiFIT)

Objective: Together with Sparta Science, 7th BW and AFLCMC/WNU Combat Ready Airman will enable Airmen to optimize physical readiness toward improved Physical Fitness Test (PFT) scores and contribute to an overall DAF “culture of fitness”. By enabling Airmen with event-targeted,individually-tailored, self-adapting fitness plans, Airmen can optimize their efforts toward specific events, contributing to an overall improvement of DAF health and readiness. Such a capability will be foundational should the DAF explore an option to replace the conventional PFT with steady-state, automated individual fitness reporting/monitoring. The resulting capability is envisioned to be a force-multiplier for DAF human performance practitioners. R&D: Sparta will develop AI/ML-enabled Fitness Test Improvement software platform (aiFIT) capable of automating adaptive fitness training plans per individual requirements and performance. The project plan includes periodic fitness tests and Sparta Scans by participating Airmen, who will be assigned fitness programs through Sparta’s MOVE app on their smartphone. Each additional PFT, Sparta Scan, and training log acts as additional data points to evolve and improve the aiFIT ML models for PFT event preparation optimization. A subset of Airmen will include Oura Ring metrics to determine whether that additional data enhances their ability to improve fitness.