I successfully Exchanged My Own Personal Trainer for AI – And It's Working.
A runner
After a festive period filled with rich foods and relaxation, numerous individuals head into the new year looking to regain their fitness momentum.
However, could AI be transforming the world of exercise by offering an option to personal trainers?
Personalized Plans and Adaptable Schedules
One fitness enthusiast employed an artificial intelligence application for last-minute training for the a major running event.
The 21-year-old from Aberdare explained she liked the liberty to pose queries any time of day – something she believed was unavailable with a personal trainer.
Leah used an AI-powered running app that gave her personalised plans with voice guidance and speed targets for her first long-distance race in recent years.
She explained she asked it to create a plan combining cardio and the gym, and it generated an multi-week plan customized to her event day and goals.
The user then adjusted the schedule to fit her lifestyle, which she said was convenient.
Subsequently, she chose a alternative application because it was more affordable and she could consult it whenever she wanted. Her result was a full minute quicker than her goal time.
She said she did not want the pressure from a human personal trainer.
"Using artificial intelligence you have to find your own drive, which I actually prefer," she added.
Richard Gallimore
Significant Fitness Improvements
Meanwhile, Another individual, in his twenties, based in Swansea, has been employing artificial intelligence for his exercise and nutrition programs, and said he has never felt stronger, boosting his bench press from 70kg to a much heavier load.
Richard resorted to a AI assistant for help after being forced to walk a race.
"I realized I need to sort myself out," he said.
This no-cost application built a workout and diet plan tailored to his aims, and created organized workouts.
"I work out for about 120 minutes a day and I've seen a real difference," he added.
The Cost Contrast: Technology vs. Conventional Training
A recent survey in the previous year compared prices for 17 of the largest fitness chains and found the average membership cost was approximately forty pounds a month, for basic full-access plans.
Prices ranged from a lower price at the most affordable provider to £132 at the most expensive.
According to further data, personal trainers determine their own fees, typically a range of thirty to sixty-five pounds per 45-60 minute session in most areas and about £45-£65 in the capital.
Clients will often use a trainer once or twice a week and work with them for a short period, but these arrangements are often adaptable.
Dafydd Judd
The Irreplaceable Human Touch
Personal trainer one experienced professional, from Cardiff, acknowledged AI can be useful to speed up progress, but believes it will not supplant the human connection and responsibility that in-person coaching offers.
The 37-year-old, who has 12 years experience as a coach, focuses on senior clients and injury rehabilitation. He said a number of his trainees also use technology.
"In my opinion it's extremely useful, more knowledge is positive," he said.
"I think the more people are connected digitally the more they'll desire personal contact because they want the empathy from the comprehension that is absent from a machine," he continued.
The trainer explained Artificial intelligence can inform clients and make coaching more effective.
But, he said real commitment comes when people show up in person for their sessions.
"No matter how helpful as it is at 2am, a computer cannot ensure you show up at 7am before work," he added.
In the view of many, he said, the gym is a place to disconnect from devices and stop being glued to screens.