Google is introducing an AI Health Coach. Here are the details.

      Google is officially entering the race for AI health coaching, a move that has been anticipated for quite some time. The company has introduced the Google Health Coach, a personal wellness assistant powered by Gemini, which is integrated into a revamped Google Health app. This coach will monitor your workouts, analyze your sleep patterns, review your medical records, and adjust to your lifestyle in real time. Essentially, it’s like having a fitness trainer, a sleep specialist, and a nutritionist available at all times for $9.99 each month. Here’s what you need to know about Google’s new venture as your health companion.

      Same coach, different name

      The Google Health Coach didn’t just appear suddenly; it has been under development for some time, albeit under another name. Google first showcased it during the Made by Google event in August 2025, promised a public beta in October, and fulfilled that promise for Fitbit Premium users on Android, with an iOS version to follow later.

      Initially, this feature was part of the Fitbit app and was called the Fitbit AI Coach. With this week’s announcement, the Fitbit app is being renamed Google Health, and the coach receives a new name to correspond. The preview phase allowed Google to gather feedback and make continuous enhancements before committing to a full global launch, which is approaching.

      Launch date details

      The Google Health Coach will officially launch alongside the rebranded Google Health app on May 19. The release will be staggered, with completion expected by May 26, coinciding with the arrival of the new Fitbit Air.

      Initially, the coach will be available only for Fitbit and Pixel Watch devices, with plans to support additional devices in the future. If you don’t have one of these devices, you can still download the Google Health app and sign up for notifications when the coach becomes available for your equipment.

      Features of the coach

      Google Health Coach is aimed at serving as a personal health assistant. Before giving advice, it will initiate an onboarding conversation to learn more about you. This will include questions regarding your goals, daily activities, available equipment, injuries, and lifestyle context to tailor its guidance. Since circumstances can change, you can update this information at any time, prompting the coach to adjust its recommendations accordingly.

      The coach will utilize all that contextual data alongside your fitness and sleep metrics, nutrition details, cycle tracking, local weather information, and medical records (if shared) to provide relevant advice. Daily insights and prompts will be available through the redesigned Today tab in the Google Health app, while the “Ask Coach” feature will allow for quick answers to specific questions.

      Additionally, the coach will aid in tracking meals, workouts, and health data using voice inputs, photos, or documents. You can take a picture of a gym whiteboard to log a workout or snap a meal photo for nutritional analysis. Users in the U.S. can also synchronize their medical records and ask the coach about test results, medications, and visit histories.

      The functioning of the Google Health app will also revolve around the coach. The Fitness tab will provide a weekly plan personalized to your objectives, incorporating workout suggestions based on your readiness and recovery. You can also create custom workouts using natural language, and the coach will offer step-by-step assistance as you follow them.

      The Sleep tab will extend beyond simply tracking hours to help you grasp your consistency over time and pinpoint areas for improvement. The Health tab will let you view important metrics at a glance and allow the coach to summarize your medical records in simple terms.

      Cycle tracking, nutrition, and mental wellness features are being entirely revamped for this release, with the coach connecting insights from all three to customize workout and recovery suggestions. So, if your cycle phase impacts your energy or sleep, the coach will consider that when recommending your approach for the week.

      Grounded in solid expertise

      Google emphasizes that the coach is built on a strong foundation. Its guidance is driven by Gemini and rooted in “novel health research and established wellness principles.” The company collaborated with a Consumer Health Advisory Panel of medical experts and clinicians across various fields, alongside its own clinical and sports science teams, to ensure the recommendations are evidence-based.

      NBA star Stephen Curry and his performance team were also involved, working alongside Google Health to refine the coach's approach to goal setting and recovery.

      Regarding privacy, Google affirms its commitment made during the acquisition of Fitbit: your health and wellness information will not be utilized for Google Ads. This promise will continue with the Google Health app moving forward.

      Pricing details

      The Google Health Coach will be available through a Google Health Premium subscription, which is a rebranded version of Fitbit Premium. The cost remains at $9.99 per month or $99 per year. For those already subscribed to Fitbit Premium, there will be no changes.

      Subscribers to Google AI Pro or Ultra will benefit from Google Health Premium included at no additional charge, enhancing the value of those plans for health and fitness enthusiasts. Additionally, the new Fitbit Air will come bundled with three