I successfully Exchanged My Personal Trainer for Artificial Intelligence – And It's Working.
Leah Walsh
After a holiday period packed with rich foods and relaxation, numerous individuals head into the new year looking to regain their fitness momentum.
But, could Artificial Intelligence be transforming the world of exercise by offering an option to human coaches?
Personalized Plans and Adaptable Timelines
One fitness enthusiast employed an artificial intelligence application for last-minute training for the a major running event.
The 21-year-old from a town in Wales said she appreciated the liberty to ask it questions at all hours – a feature she believed was unavailable with a personal trainer.
She relied on an AI-driven running app that provided her customized schedules with audio coaching and pace setting for her first half marathon in recent years.
She said she asked it to create a plan combining cardio and the gym, and it produced an 11-week programme tailored to her race date and objectives.
The user then tweaked the schedule to suit her daily routine, which she described was convenient.
Subsequently, she opted for a different tool because it was more affordable and she could consult it at any time. Her result was a full minute quicker than her goal time.
She said she did not want feeling pressure from a human personal trainer.
"Using artificial intelligence you have to find your own drive, which I quite like," she remarked.
A weightlifter
Remarkable Strength Gains
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, boosting his bench press from a lower weight to a much heavier load.
He resorted to a AI assistant for assistance after being unable to run a race.
"I realized I need to get myself in shape," he said.
This no-cost application constructed a workout and diet plan personalized to his aims, and created structured routines.
"I train for about 120 minutes a day and I've seen a noticeable change," he said.
The Expense Comparison: AI vs. Traditional Training
One recent study in the previous year analyzed prices for 17 of the biggest gym brands and found the average membership cost was approximately forty pounds a month, based on standard full-access plans.
Fees started at a lower price at the most affordable provider to a premium rate at the most expensive.
Based on further data, personal trainers determine their own fees, usually £30-£65 per hour-long session outside London and about £45-£65 in London.
Clients will often use a coach one or two times a week and work with them for a short period, however these agreements are often adaptable.
A personal trainer
The Essential Personal Touch
Fitness coach one experienced professional, based in Cardiff, said AI can be useful to accelerate results, but believes it will never replace the personal interaction and accountability that live training offers.
The 37-year-old, who has 12 years experience as a trainer, focuses on older adults and recovery from injuries. He mentioned some of his clients also employ AI.
"In my opinion it's extremely useful, additional information is positive," he stated.
"I believe the more that people are connected digitally the more they'll want human connection because they want the empathy from the understanding that is missing from a computer," he added.
Dafydd explained Artificial intelligence can inform users and make guidance more effective.
But, he said true dedication 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 7am before work," Dafydd added.
For many, he suggested, the fitness center is a place to disconnect from devices and stop being glued to screens.
