Anyone who's ever gone to the gym knows that a little form correction goes a long way: maybe your squat isn't deep enough, your weights aren't heavy enough or your push-up form is weak.

Usually, a personal trainer would help you with that. But the fitness equipment company Peloton is proposing something different: an AI-powered camera that detects your movements and gives you real-time feedback while you work out.

"It's like having an AI-powered personal trainer in your house for a fraction of the price," said Nick Caldwell, chief product officer at Peloton, in an interview with CBC News.

It's AI, though it's not quite an avatar — the Peloton IQ pairs a Siri-like voice with on-screen prompts.

The company is the latest to incorporate artificial intelligence into its fitness equipment. W

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