Personalised exercise plans on Healthier SG for 270,000 users through AI

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SINGAPORE – A six-month trial of an artificial intelligence tool which generates personalised exercise plans for Healthier SG enrollees kicked off on July 27.

It is being offered to an estimated 270,000 persons aged between 40 and 64, who are generally healthy with no existing chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension, and who have already created their Healthier SG Health Plan with their registered doctor.

They can access the beta version of the Health Plan AI tool through the HealthHub mobile app, or the HealthHub website.

“Health Plan AI uses generative AI and helps you to customise and tailor an exercise plan that is suitable for you, based on your health plan, as well as your demographics, individual preferences and lifestyle choices,” said David Chua, director of the Population Health Office at Synapxe.

“This makes it easier for you to have a quick start – a seven-day exercise guide in helping you meet your health plan targets.”

The tool was developed by the Ministry of Health’s (MOH’s) healthtech agency Synapxe, the Health Promotion Board (HPB) and a group of healthcare professionals.

Eligible users can get an AI-generated exercise plan at a suitable intensity, based on the exercise goals recommended in the health plan. The recommended exercises include information such as the primary and secondary muscle groups targeted by an exercise routine.

A video for each exercise routine is also available, with step-by-step instructions.

Users can further customise the recommendations by opting for group or individual workouts, indoor or outdoor sessions, and where they prefer to exercise. They can even indicate preferences for types of exercise and timings.

The recommendations are derived from the existing content and information on the HPB’s MOVE IT website, which includes physical activity programmes, resources and tips for individuals of various fitness levels, as well as community activities and programmes under ActiveSG and the People’s Association.

Safety features built into the AI tool

The AI tool asks if the user is experiencing symptoms such as chest discomfort, dizziness, fainting or shortness of breath. If so, it will advise them to consult a doctor on their condition and fitness to exercise.

It will not recommend exercises at a higher intensity level than what the user can handle.

As of May 2026, over 1.4 million residents, or 59 per cent of the eligible population, have enrolled in Healthier SG through more than 1,100 general practitioner (GP) clinics and polyclinics participating in Healthier SG.

A total of 83 per cent of the enrollees, or over 1.16 million residents, have completed their first health plan.

This means the tool is now open to about one quarter of those with a health plan. A significant proportion of those excluded are likely to have at least one chronic condition, and could later be included if the trial is a success.

The Straits Times reported in May that MOH and its entities, including Synapxe, were working on a new AI-powered tool which provides personalised dietery and exercise plans for Healthier SG enrollees.

Synapxe confirmed that Health Plan AI beta was a refinement of the digital assistant tool that they were working on, named HealthGuide@Home.

Health Plan AI currently does not generate any personalised dietary plans, though this is still on the cards.

The AI feature will be available till Jan 27, 2027. MOH will review the outcomes before deciding whether to make it a permanent feature.

Key indicators tracked to determine future plans for Health Plan AI

Chua said three key indicators – usage rate, user feedback and safety compliance – will be monitored.

“We hope that users can also encourage their family members and friends to download the HealthHub app and start using the AI tool. We also welcome feedback from the users, so that we can work on improving the tool,” said Chua.

Rick Chan, a family physician at the Phoenix Medical Group, encouraged those eligible to give the AI tool a try as it can provide personalised plans with consolidated information.

The Phoenix Medical Group cares for close to 500 Healthier SG enrollees – half are “well enrollees” without any chronic conditions, while the other half have at least one chronic condition.

He said he is looking forward to the possible expansion of the tool to benefit more enrollees.