Show Notes
Exercisers want a human in their corner.
@lesmills’ 2026 Global Fitness Report surveyed 10K+ consumers across five continents and found only ~10% prefer AI-led workouts — while a majority lean human for connection and expertise. That’s notable because automated coaching is accelerating fast, from wearables layering in richer training signals to platforms pushing personalized programming at scale. Read more at Fitt Insider's Instagram (@fittinsider)
What about running? With the ever increasing list of must-haves and must-dos is it becoming a bit exclusive? The team ask if running still is the most accessible form of exercise?
And in trending, Adrienne takes on Chinamaxxing. What is it? And is there any merit to it, or is it just another TikTok trend? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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