🔗 Share this article I successfully Swapped My Own Fitness Coach for AI – With Great Results. Leah Walsh She employed artificial intelligence to prepare for her second half marathon and achieved a new record. Following a holiday period filled with rich foods and downtime, many people enter the new year aiming to get their fitness back on track. However, is it possible that AI be changing the fitness industry by offering an option to personal trainers? Personalized Programs and Adaptable Timelines Leah Walsh used an artificial intelligence application for last-minute training for the a major running event. The 21-year-old from a town in Wales explained she appreciated the freedom to ask it questions any time of day – a feature she believed was unavailable with a personal trainer. She used an AI-powered running app that gave her customized schedules with audio coaching and speed targets for her first long-distance race in 2024. 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 fit her daily routine, which she said was convenient. The following year, she chose a alternative application because it was cheaper and she could ask it questions at any time. She finished a full minute quicker than her goal time. She noted she did not want feeling pressure from a human personal trainer. "With AI you have to find your own drive, which I actually prefer," she remarked. Richard Gallimore Richard Gallimore has been using AI for his workout and nutrition, and states he has never been stronger. Significant Strength Gains Meanwhile, Another individual, in his twenties, based in a Welsh city, has been employing artificial intelligence for his exercise and nutrition programs, and reported he has never felt stronger, increasing his chest press from 70kg to 110kg. He resorted to a bot for help after being unable to run a running event. "I just knew I had to get myself in shape," he commented. This no-cost application built a workout and diet plan personalized to his aims, and established structured routines. "I train for about two hours a day and I've seen a real difference," he said. The Expense Comparison: AI vs. Conventional Coaching A recent study in late 2024 compared prices for numerous of the largest fitness chains and found the average membership cost was around £38 a month, based on standard full-access plans. Prices started at £23 at the cheapest provider to a premium rate at the most expensive. According to further data, fitness coaches set their own rates, typically a range of thirty to sixty-five pounds per 45-60 minute session in most areas and about a similar range in London. Customers will often hire a trainer once or twice a week and collaborate for a few months, but these arrangements are completely flexible. Dafydd Judd Fitness expert one professional maintains artificial intelligence will never replace the personal bond that comes from face-to-face coaching. The Irreplaceable Personal Touch Personal trainer Dafydd Judd, based in the Welsh capital, said artificial intelligence can be useful to accelerate results, but is convinced it will not supplant the human connection and responsibility that in-person coaching offers. The 37-year-old, who has over a decade of experience as a coach, specialises in older adults and recovery from injuries. He said a number of his trainees also employ technology. "I think it's extremely useful, additional information is positive," he said. "I believe the more that people are online the more they'll want human connection because they crave the empathy from the understanding that is missing from a machine," he continued. Dafydd said Artificial intelligence can inform clients and make guidance more effective. But, 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 cannot ensure you show up at 7am before work," he concluded. In the view of many, he suggested, the fitness center is a place to disconnect from devices and stop being glued to screens.