AI INTEGRATION IN PERSONAL FITNESS AND DIET
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being adopted by individuals for managing fitness and diet routines, offering personalized plans and flexible access. This trend is observed among those seeking to achieve fitness goals.
USER EXPERIENCES WITH AI FITNESS TOOLS
Richard Gallimore, 23, from Swansea, reported significant strength gains, including an increase in his bench press from 70kg to 110kg, after implementing an AI-generated fitness and diet regimen. He stated that the AI tool provided tailored workout and diet plans, including nutrition and supplement guidance, enabling daily training sessions of approximately two hours. Gallimore cited the cost-effectiveness, accessibility, and ability to work at his own pace as primary reasons for choosing AI over a personal trainer.
Leah Walsh, 21, from Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf, utilized an AI tool for her second half marathon training. The tool generated an 11-week program combining running and gym sessions, customized to her race date and objectives. Walsh adjusted the schedule to align with her lifestyle. She achieved a personal best time of 2:11, one minute faster than her previous year's performance, attributing her success to the AI tool's convenience, ability to ask questions at any time, and cost-effectiveness.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
A November 2024 Which? survey indicated the average UK gym membership cost £38 per month. Research by PureGym suggests personal trainer rates typically range from £30-£65 per 45-60 minute session outside London and £45-£65 within London, with clients often engaging trainers once or twice weekly.
PERSONAL TRAINER PERSPECTIVE
Dafydd Judd, a personal trainer based in Cardiff, acknowledged AI's potential as a tool to accelerate fitness progress. However, he maintained that AI cannot fully replicate the