How to Best Utilize StrengthBot: A Guide to Maximizing Your Training

How to Use the StrengthBot?

At Complementary Training, we’ve created the StrengthBot, powered by Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) technology. This advanced AI combines the intelligence of top-tier OpenAI language models with expert knowledge from world-renowned strength training specialists. The result is personalized, expert advice that’s driven by both AI and the best practices in strength training.

To maximize the effectiveness of the StrengthBot, follow these steps:

1. Be Specific in Your Questions (Avoid ZERO-SHOT Prompts)

To get the best responses, avoid asking overly broad or unspecific questions, known as ZERO-SHOT prompts. These include questions like:

• “How do I stretch my hamstrings?”
• “What are the 10 best exercises for glutes?”
• “What are the best strength training methods for fat loss?”
• “Can you give me a 4-week strength training plan?”

Even leading experts in sports science would need additional context to give precise answers. That brings us to the next step.

2. Use Detailed Questions (Try FEW-SHOT Prompting)

The key to unlocking the bot’s full potential is to include relevant details (fitness level, goal, gender, sport, injury history, etc.) to improve your results. Take the broad examples from above and add the necessary context:

• “Can you recommend hamstring stretches to improve hip flexibility for a basketball forward with an existing adductor magnus injury?”
• “What bodyweight exercises would best target the gluteus maximus for a recreational volleyball female athlete aiming to enhance muscle size and shape?”
• “How can I optimize fat utilization during strength training? I’m a 90 kg male MMA fighter preparing for a match in 2 months and need to drop to under 82 kg. I train 6 times a week: 3 boxing sessions, 2 Jiu-Jitsu, and 1 strength training.”
• “I’d like a 4-week off-season strength plan for upper body, using Mladen Jovanovic’s agile approach, to improve my serve as an intermediate female tennis player. I have 1 month to focus on upper body strengthening.”

By giving the bot specific details about your goals, fitness level, or any constraints, you’ll receive more accurate and useful responses.

3. Engage in a Conversation, Don’t Stop at One Question

Even with detailed (FEW-SHOT) prompts, the bot may not always provide the exact answer you’re looking for. Engage in a conversation to clarify and guide the bot if needed. For example, if the bot suggests an upper body exercise when you asked about lower body, or if it gives you 4 weekly strength sessions instead of the 3 you requested for a 4-week plan, gently correct it and continue the conversation.

4. Clear the Conversation if the Bot Starts to “Hallucinate”

The StrengthBot retains the context of previous conversations. If you switch topics (e.g., from calf stretching to weight training), it may carry over the context and start to give irrelevant or inaccurate (“hallucinated”) answers. Hallucinations are AI-generated responses that present false or misleading information as fact, often caused by incorrect data patterns, insufficient training, or biases in the model. In these cases, it’s best to clear the conversation and start fresh to ensure accurate responses on the new topic.

Additional Notes

• File Handling: The StrengthBot cannot create or read documents like PDF, Excel, or Word files. However, it can understand and analyze images you upload.
• Language Support: While the StrengthBot can respond in multiple languages, it is optimized for English because its strength training knowledge is primarily based on English-language sources. For best performance, we recommend asking your questions in English.

TL;DR: How to Use the StrengthBot Effectively

1. Avoid vague (ZERO-SHOT) questions like “Write me a 4-week training plan.”
2. Provide detailed (FEW-SHOT) prompts with specifics about your goals, fitness level, and context.
3. Engage in a conversation to refine and improve responses.
4. Clear the conversation if the bot starts providing inaccurate answers after a topic change.

To accsess the bot, click on the following button:    StrengthBot