You may use Siri for scheduling and Alexa for your playlist, but have you considered using an AI-powered personal trainer for your daily workout? A recent study dives into an exciting possibility: artificial intelligence might be reshaping the fitness industry. Ongoing advancements in AI are transforming various sectors—from healthcare to arts—and now it’s happening to fitness.
More and more people are transitioning to AI-based fitness
According to a study using AI tools from Midjourney and ChatGPT, fitness enthusiasts are increasingly open to incorporating AI into their workout routines. The study engaged 1,000 fitness enthusiasts and introduced them to the concept of AI-Assisted Training. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive: 83% found AI-Assisted Training of high quality. They particularly appreciated the originality and the diversity of fitness classes and plans offered.
Interestingly, when it comes to class preferences, 45% were most inclined to attend AIronclad, a strength training program. IntelliYoga attracted 36%, and 35% preferred AI Velocity, a cycling workout. On average, fitness enthusiasts were willing to pay around $50 per month for a membership.
The survey reveals that 78% of fitness enthusiasts value personalization as the best feature of an AI-powered fitness program. Efficiency and cost-effectiveness were also significant factors. But it’s not all smooth sailing—concerns were raised about potential technical glitches (77%) and lack of human connection (65%).
Trust seems to hinge on brand recognition. More than 60% said they would trust the technology more if it was developed by a well-established fitness brand. Apple‘s upcoming health coach feature, Quartz, was the most trusted, followed closely by Google and Nike. Remarkably, 12% of those surveyed have already used ChatGPT to generate workout programs. Even more noteworthy—12% of these reported achieving new personal records from the AI-guided workouts. Nearly 4 in 10 respondents are willing to cancel their existing gym membership in favor of an AI fitness subscription.
We can already tell the future impact of AI on the fitness industry will be fascinating to observe. With nearly 4 in 10 people ready to abandon traditional gyms for AI-powered fitness, this transformation is not a matter of if but when.
For reference, the study surveyed 1,000 American fitness enthusiasts with an average age of 40, including 46% male, 52% female, and 2% non-binary participants.
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