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Following a festive period packed with rich foods and downtime, numerous individuals enter the new year looking to regain their fitness momentum.

However, could Artificial Intelligence be changing the world of exercise by providing an option to personal trainers?

Tailored Plans and Flexible Schedules

One fitness enthusiast used an artificial intelligence application for last-minute training for the Cardiff Half Marathon.

This young woman from a town in Wales explained she liked the freedom to ask it questions any time of day – a feature she felt was unavailable with a personal trainer.

Leah used an AI-powered fitness application that gave her customized schedules with voice guidance and pace setting 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 objectives.

Leah then adjusted the schedule to fit her lifestyle, which she described was convenient.

Subsequently, she chose a alternative application because it was cheaper and she could ask it questions at any time. Her result was a minute faster than her goal time.

She said she wanted to avoid the pressure from a live instructor.

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

Richard Gallimore

Remarkable Fitness Improvements

Meanwhile, Another individual, in his twenties, based in Swansea, has been using artificial intelligence for his fitness and diet plans, and said he has never felt stronger, boosting his chest press from a lower weight to 110kg.

He resorted to a AI assistant for assistance after being forced to walk a running event.

"I realized I had to sort myself out," he said.

This no-cost application constructed a workout and diet plan personalized to his aims, and established structured routines.

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

The Cost Contrast: Technology vs. Traditional Training

A recent study in the previous year compared costs for 17 of the biggest fitness chains and found the average membership cost was around £38 a month, for standard full-access plans.

Fees ranged from a lower price at the cheapest provider to £132 at the highest-priced.

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 a similar range in London.

Customers will often use a trainer once or twice a week and work with them for a few months, but these arrangements are often adaptable.

Dafydd Judd

The Essential Human Touch

Personal trainer one experienced professional, from the Welsh capital, acknowledged 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 12 years experience as a trainer, specialises in senior clients and injury rehabilitation. He said some of his trainees also use AI.

"I think it's very valuable, more knowledge is positive," he stated.

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

Dafydd explained Artificial intelligence can inform users and make guidance more effective.

However, he said true dedication comes when people appear in person for their sessions.

"No matter how helpful as it is at 2am, a digital tool won't keep you accountable at 7am before work," he concluded.

For many, he said, the gym is a place to disconnect from devices and stop being glued to screens.