🔗 Share this article I successfully Swapped My Personal Trainer for AI – And It's Effective. Leah Walsh She used artificial intelligence to train for her latest half marathon and secured a personal best. Following a festive period filled with indulgent treats and relaxation, many people head into the new year looking to regain their fitness momentum. But, is it possible that Artificial Intelligence be transforming the fitness industry by providing an option to personal trainers? Tailored Programs and Adaptable Timelines One fitness enthusiast employed an artificial intelligence application for last-minute training for the a major running event. This young woman hailing from Aberdare explained she appreciated the liberty to pose queries any time of day – a feature she believed was unavailable with a personal trainer. Leah relied on an AI-powered running app that gave her personalised plans with audio coaching and pace setting for her first long-distance race in recent years. She said she asked it to design a regimen combining running and the gym, and it generated an 11-week programme tailored to her race date and goals. The user then tweaked the plan to suit her daily routine, which she described was convenient. The following year, she opted for a alternative application because it was cheaper and she could ask it questions at any time. Her result was a minute faster than her target finish. She noted she did not want feeling pressure from a human personal trainer. "With AI you have to motivate yourself, which I quite like," she remarked. Richard Gallimore Richard Gallimore has been using artificial intelligence for his fitness and diet plans, and says he feels stronger than ever. Remarkable Fitness Improvements Meanwhile, Richard Gallimore, 23, based in Swansea, has been using artificial intelligence for his exercise and nutrition programs, and reported he has never felt stronger, increasing his chest press from 70kg to 110kg. He turned to a bot for assistance after being forced to walk a race. "I just knew I need to sort myself out," he said. The free tool constructed a fitness and meal program personalized to his goals, and established structured routines. "I work out for about 120 minutes a day and I've seen a noticeable change," he added. The Expense Comparison: AI vs. Conventional Training A recent survey in the previous year compared prices for numerous of the largest fitness chains and found the average membership cost was approximately forty pounds a month, based on basic memberships. Prices ranged from a lower price at the cheapest provider to a premium rate at the most expensive. According to further data, personal trainers determine their own fees, usually a range of thirty to sixty-five pounds per hour-long session outside London and about a similar range in London. Customers typically use a trainer once or twice a week and collaborate for a short period, but these agreements are completely flexible. Dafydd Judd Fitness expert Dafydd Judd maintains artificial intelligence will never replace the human connection that comes from face-to-face coaching. The Irreplaceable Human Touch Fitness coach Dafydd Judd, from Cardiff, acknowledged artificial intelligence can be beneficial to accelerate results, but is convinced it will not supplant the human connection and responsibility that live training provides. The 37-year-old, who has over a decade of experience as a trainer, specialises in older adults and recovery from injuries. He mentioned a number of his clients also employ AI. "In my opinion it's very valuable, additional information is good," he said. "I believe the more that people are connected digitally the more they'll want human connection because they crave the empathy from the understanding that is absent from a computer," he continued. Dafydd said AI can educate users and make guidance more effective. However, he argued true dedication comes when people show up physically for training. "No matter how helpful as it is at 2am, a computer won't keep you accountable at 7am before work," Dafydd added. For many, he said, the fitness center is a space to leave phones behind and take a break from technology.