Overview
- Simple adds a 30-minute tai chi walking workout to its app and generates personalized plans from a short health and goals quiz.
- The company presents tai chi walking as a low-intensity 'Zone 1' activity that aims to keep heart rate near 50–60% of maximum for accessible fat loss.
- Articles cite an American Journal of Medicine study reporting lower BNP levels in people practicing tai chi and a pilot study showing reduced stability during tai chi walking, suggesting a balance challenge.
- The app’s feature set includes an AI coach named Avo, a motivational companion called Blinky, a camera-based food scanner, and habit trackers, with ratings of 4.3/5 on Trustpilot and 4.7/5 on the App Store.
- A limited-time 60% discount is available with code REACH60 and a free plan is offered, with coverage featuring affiliate links and user testimonials.