38 Te Good Life Health, Fitness & Wellbeing


Promotional Content • Saturday 8th March 2025


Is AI the future of fitness? O


As artificial intelligence increasingly infiltrates our daily routines, from streamlining work tasks to curating weekly meal plans, can AI can truly revolutionise the way we exercise though computer-generated personalised fitness plans? Words: Rebecca Crowe


ne of the biggest wellness trends set to dominate 2025 is the rise of AI-generated fitness


plans. Building on the popularity of ChatGPT-powered workout suggestions, a new wave of apps promises greater personalisation, enhanced functionality, and additional features such as instructional videos and automated reminder notifications. Chloe Tomas, a personal trainer


and founder of online holistic coaching platform, Chloeinspires Fitness, Nutrition & Life Coaching, highlights one advantage: “Te biggest pro of AI workout apps is affordability. It’s obviously a lot cheaper to use AI for a workout programme than to hire a personal coach.” As someone who’s always been


relatively active but has struggled to maintain a consistent routine in recent years, I was keen to put AI fitness planning to the test. With a glut of apps now available, I opted for Planfit, drawn in by its free trial and flexible subscription options. Te onboarding process was


AI-generated fitness plans are a trend for 2025 IMAGE: GETTY


smooth: the app asked about my fitness background, available equipment, goals and any injuries.


I noted my shoulder and ankle issues and waited in anticipation for my tailored workout plan. So, when a 72-minute routine


materialised — complete with free weights, cardio and body-weight exercises — I was taken aback. Te movements were relatively straightforward, complemented by helpful animations and the ability to tweak reps and sets. Yet the plan raised some red flags. Rebecca Convey, founder and


director of Kinetic Pilates, examined my programme with a critical eye. “Tis plan could work for someone simply looking to introduce more movement into their life. Any plan that gets people exercising is, in some way, a success. But I have some serious concerns about the choice of exercises it suggests.” She pointed to specific movements


— lateral raises, for example — that were ill-advised for someone with a shoulder injury. “Tey may strengthen the muscle, but they’ll also aggravate the injury. Te oblique crunches are another issue, as they put undue pressure on the shoulder.” While the app delivered a


structured and accessible routine, it didn’t feel particularly bespoke.


It was eerily similar to countless generic workouts I’ve stumbled across on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram — despite personalisation being the core selling point of AI-generated fitness plans.


Do AI fitness plans deliver results? On a fundamental level, if I followed the prescribed plan consistently, I would undoubtedly become stronger and fitter — an obvious outcome of regular exercise. But fitness plans extend beyond a mere list of exercises. Without meaningful support, realistic goal-setting and structured progression, sustaining any long-term improvements becomes a challenge. Chloe Tomas notes a crucial


limitation: “AI lacks real accountability. As a coach, I check in with my clients weekly, providing feedback and motivation. AI can’t replicate that emotional connection or offer encouragement beyond automated notifications.” While AI-driven plans might


provide a short-term boost or help break a fitness rut, the notion of technology replacing personalised coaching anytime soon seems, at best, far-fetched.


New Year – New Me Safe & Effective


About Efemia


Efemia Bladder Support is a reusable, comfortable and effective device for women with Stress Urinary Incontinence.


Efemia was developed to reduce or prevent bladder leakage as an alternative to surgery and disposable products.


By equally prioritising reliability, functionality and emotional aspects, we aspire to bring forward dependable and effective products that fit well into women’s everyday lives.


1. Uterus 2. Bladder 3. Vagina 4. Urethra


5. Pelvic floor


6. Efemia Bladder Support


STARTER KIT CODE:


110505 AVAILABLE ON


PRESCRIPTION Exclusive UK and Ireland distributor.


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48