I Exchanged My Own Personal Trainer for Artificial Intelligence – With Great Results.

A runner

After a festive period filled with rich foods and relaxation, many people enter January looking to get their fitness back on track.

However, is it possible that Artificial Intelligence be transforming the world of exercise by offering an alternative to personal trainers?

Tailored Programs and Flexible Schedules

One fitness enthusiast used an AI tool for impromptu 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 at all hours – a feature she believed was not possible with a traditional coach.

She relied on an AI-powered running app that gave her customized schedules with voice guidance and speed targets for her first half marathon in recent years.

She said she requested it to create a regimen merging cardio and the weight training, and it produced an multi-week plan tailored to her event day and goals.

The user then adjusted the plan to fit her lifestyle, which she described was convenient.

The following year, she chose a alternative application because it was more affordable and she could ask it questions at any time. She finished a minute faster than her goal time.

She noted she did not want feeling pressure from a live instructor.

"With artificial intelligence you have to motivate yourself, which I actually prefer," she added.

Richard Gallimore

Remarkable Fitness Gains

In a similar case, Another individual, 23, based in a Welsh city, has been using artificial intelligence for his exercise and nutrition programs, and reported he has achieved peak strength, boosting his chest press from 70kg to a much heavier load.

Richard turned to a AI assistant for assistance after being unable to run a race.

"I just knew I had to sort myself out," he commented.

The free tool constructed a workout and diet plan tailored to his goals, and created organized workouts.

"I work out for about two hours a day and I've seen a noticeable change," he said.

The Cost Comparison: Technology vs. Traditional Training

A recent study in late 2024 analyzed prices for numerous of the biggest gym brands and found the average membership cost was approximately forty pounds a month, based on basic memberships.

Prices started at £23 at the cheapest chain to £132 at the highest-priced.

According to industry research, personal trainers determine their own fees, usually a range of thirty to sixty-five pounds per hour-long appointment in most areas and about a similar range in London.

Clients will often hire a trainer once or twice a week and collaborate for a short period, but these agreements are completely flexible.

Dafydd Judd

The Essential Human Touch

Personal trainer Dafydd Judd, based in the Welsh capital, acknowledged artificial intelligence can be useful to accelerate results, but believes it will not supplant the human connection and accountability that in-person coaching offers.

The 37-year-old, who has over a decade of experience as a coach, focuses on senior clients and recovery from injuries. He said some of his clients also employ AI.

"I think it's very valuable, additional information is good," he said.

"I think the more people are connected digitally the more they'll desire human connection because they crave the warmth from the comprehension that is missing from a machine," he added.

The trainer explained AI can educate users and make coaching more effective.

But, he argued real commitment comes when people show up in person for training.

"As useful as it is at 2am, a computer won't keep you accountable at 7am before work," he added.

For many, he said, the fitness center is a space to leave phones behind and take a break from technology.