🔗 Share this article I Replaced My Personal Trainer for AI – And It's Effective. A runner Leah employed AI to prepare for her second 21km race and achieved a new record. Following a holiday period packed with indulgent treats and downtime, many people enter January looking to regain their fitness momentum. But, is it possible that AI be transforming the world of exercise by offering an alternative to personal trainers? Tailored Programs and Adaptable Schedules Leah Walsh employed an AI tool for impromptu training for the Cardiff Half Marathon. This young woman hailing from a town in Wales said she liked the liberty to ask it questions at all hours – something she believed was unavailable with a traditional coach. She relied on an AI-driven running app that provided her customized schedules with audio coaching and speed targets for her first long-distance race in recent years. She said she requested it to create a regimen merging running and the gym, and it produced an 11-week programme customized to her race date and objectives. Leah then tweaked the schedule to suit her lifestyle, which she said was convenient. The following year, she opted for a different tool because it was cheaper and she could consult it at any time. Her result was a minute faster than her target finish. She said she wanted to avoid feeling pressure from a human personal trainer. "With AI you have to motivate yourself, which I quite like," she added. Richard Gallimore He has been leveraging artificial intelligence for his workout and nutrition, and states he feels stronger than ever. Remarkable Fitness Improvements In a similar case, Another individual, 23, from Swansea, has been using artificial intelligence for his fitness and diet plans, and reported he has never felt stronger, increasing his bench press from 70kg to a much heavier load. Richard resorted to a bot for assistance after being forced to walk a running event. "I just knew I need to get myself in shape," he commented. This no-cost application constructed a workout and diet plan tailored to his aims, and created structured routines. "I work out for about 120 minutes a day and I've seen a noticeable change," he added. The Cost Contrast: Technology vs. Traditional Training One recent survey in the previous year analyzed costs for 17 of the largest gym brands and found the typical monthly fee was around £38 a month, for basic memberships. Prices ranged from £23 at the most affordable chain to a premium rate at the highest-priced. Based on further data, fitness coaches set their own rates, usually £30-£65 per 45-60 minute appointment outside London and about £45-£65 in London. Clients will often use a coach once or twice a week and collaborate for a short period, but these agreements are often adaptable. A personal trainer Fitness expert one professional believes AI will never replace the personal bond that comes from in-person training. The Essential Personal Element Personal trainer Dafydd Judd, from Cardiff, said AI can be useful to speed up progress, but is convinced it will never replace the personal interaction and accountability that in-person coaching provides. The 37-year-old, who has over a decade of experience as a coach, specialises in older adults and recovery from injuries. He mentioned some of his trainees also employ AI. "In my opinion it's extremely useful, more knowledge is good," he stated. "I think the more people are connected digitally the more they'll desire human connection because they want the empathy from the understanding that is absent from a machine," he continued. The trainer said AI can educate clients and make coaching more efficient. However, he said real commitment comes when people appear in person for training. "No matter how helpful as it is at the middle of the night, a computer won't keep you accountable at early morning before work," Dafydd concluded. In the view of many, he suggested, the gym is a place to leave phones behind and take a break from technology.