"For most of my life, I have hated exercise. Every time I embarked on a fitness regimen, I would fall victim to boredom or laziness. Gym memberships went dormant; home exercise equipment sat unused. The only times I have ever exercised with any kind of consistency was when I had a personal trainer. But they also cost hundreds of dollars an hour where I live not an option I could afford long term."
"For the last three years, I've been using the next best thing: Future Fitness. It's an app and membership that connects you to a real-life physical trainer who customizes your workout schedule for you and holds you accountable, just like an in-person trainer. At $199 a month, it's still not cheap, but as the only exercise app that has ever worked for me, I find it well worth the money."
"Future Fitness first popped up on my Instagram feed during the early days of the pandemic, advertising a free trial. After gaining some weight from months of inactivity, I figured there was no harm trying it out. The app asked a few questions about my goals and habits, then asked me to pick a coach from an array of options."
Future Fitness connects members to real-life trainers who customize workout schedules and provide accountability through an app-based membership. Onboarding includes a brief questionnaire about goals and habits and a preliminary FaceTime call to discuss objectives, desired workout schedules, injuries, and available equipment. Coaches tailor programs to work with existing gear or no equipment at all. The service syncs with a smartwatch to log metrics and facilitate coach feedback. Pricing is $199 per month. The model replaces costly in-person trainers by delivering personalized coaching and accountability remotely, helping users maintain consistent exercise over extended periods.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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