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AI Fitness Plans Boost Performance but Miss Human Touch

1/2/2026

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AI-driven fitness and diet plans helped Wales-based Richard Gallimore and Leah Walsh improve.
Gallimore increased his bench press from 70 kg to 110 kg and credits AI's cost-effectiveness.
Walsh trained for her second half marathon with an AI tool and achieved a 2:11 personal best.
Dafydd Judd says AI benefits exist but cannot replace in-person training's human connection.

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Story summary

AI-driven fitness and diet plans helped Wales-based Richard Gallimore and Leah Walsh improve.
Gallimore increased his bench press from 70 kg to 110 kg and credits AI's cost-effectiveness.
Walsh trained for her second half marathon with an AI tool and achieved a 2:11 personal best.
Dafydd Judd says AI benefits exist but cannot replace in-person training's human connection.