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AI coach not responding.

Fix issues with your AI coach not responding to messages. Almost always a connectivity, subscription, or rate-limit issue.

3 min read·Sep 22, 2026

Almost always a connectivity or rate-limit issue, not a fault with the model. The AI coach has had strong uptime since launch. If it's not responding, check your network and subscription status first.

Four quick checks before diving in.

Quick check: try this first
  1. 01Check your internet connection is stable.
  2. 02On the free plan, check you still have coaching messages left this week.
  3. 03Wait 30 seconds. Responses can take time for complex questions.
  4. 04Try force closing and reopening the app.

Common causes

Symptom · 01

"Message sent but no response"

Likely cause

AI processing delay, network drop, or you've reached your message quota.

Fix

Wait 30 to 60 seconds. Check if you see a 'typing' indicator. Verify your internet connection is stable. Check if you've reached your message quota (the free plan has a weekly limit). Try sending a shorter, simpler message. Force close and reopen.

Symptom · 02

"Error message when sending"

Likely cause

Subscription not active, connectivity issue, or temporary service problem.

Fix

Check your subscription status in the Plan section of Settings. Ensure you have a stable internet connection. Try again in a few minutes. Temporary service issues may occur. Update to the latest app version.

Symptom · 03

"Response is cut off or incomplete"

Likely cause

Response still loading, or a network interruption mid-stream.

Fix

Wait a moment. The response may still be loading. Check if there's a 'Continue' or 'Show more' option. Try asking the coach to continue or elaborate. If persistent, start a new conversation and check your connection stability.

Symptom · 04

"Can't access AI coach at all"

Likely cause

Free weekly limit reached, subscription not recognised, or account issue.

Fix

If the message box says 'Weekly limit reached', you've used this week's free coaching messages. If you've subscribed, check that the Plan section in Settings says 'You're on Premium'. Try logging out and back in. Update the app to the latest version. If your subscription is active but you still can't reach the coach, contact support.

Symptom · 05

"Coach responses don't make sense"

Likely cause

Insufficient context, outdated profile, or a stale conversation thread.

Fix

Try being more specific in your questions. Provide context about your goals and current training. Start a new conversation to reset the context. Check if your profile information (weight, FTP, goals) is up to date.

Symptom · 06

"Reached message quota"

Likely cause

Free plan weekly message limit reached.

Fix

The free plan includes a limited number of coaching messages each week. The counter at the top of the Coach tab shows how many you've used, and your allowance resets every Monday. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited AI coach conversations.

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