I Swapped Workout Classes for a Virtual Personal Trainer—Here’s How It Went

Who else struggles with staying motivated in their fitness journey? 🙋‍♀️ Dragging myself to the same 7AM cycling class can feel like pulling teeth, and if my heart’s not in it, I won’t stick it out.

One of my former college squash teammates told me about the results she’s seen with Future’s personal training app, so I had to see for myself if I would actually stay committed with a dedicated virtual coach.

Here’s what happened when I traded classes for a custom plan:

1. I started working out 6 days a week and saw results FAST

Before Future, I felt aimless and overwhelmed trying to make a workout plan for myself. One-size-fits-all workout classes weren’t delivering the results I was hoping for, and I was struggling to stay motivated. I needed a new program that would hold me accountable and keep me focused in the gym. And that’s exactly what I got with Future!

My Future coach personally checks in daily to keep me committed, celebrate my wins, or just to say hello 👋…and she tailors future workouts based on my feedback and real-time biometrics data to make sure I’m getting the most out of my workouts!

I’m in the gym almost everyday and I’m burning more than 500 calories a workout. I’ve literally never felt healthier! My skin is glowing, body’s toned, and I’m so proud of the hard work I’m putting in with my trainer.

2. I gained a real, dedicated coach who really cares (vs. a fitness instructor who doesn’t know my name)

Fitness looks different for everybody. So, before we started, I answered a few questions online, selected my coach, Lexi, and later we hopped on a video call so we could chat about my goals and expectations “in person!”

Lexi took things like my medical conditions, travel plans, and access to a gym and exercise equipment into account before building my personalized workout routine, which is published every Sunday.

Lexi is a Reformer Pilates business owner and former D1 collegiate athlete, so I trust her to design high-level workouts that match my goals. Future even has former professional athletes and Olympic trainers on their coaching roster, meaning you get 1-on-1 training with a true expert!

3. Future’s training plans are designed specifically for you

If you’re a busy bee like me, there’s no time to mess around—I need my plan to zero in on my top fitness priorities. I’ve been focusing on core strength, and while fitness classes can certainly help, they’re not going to get you across the finish line as quickly as a personalized plan. Plus, fitness classes aren’t always the most accommodating with modifications, and they can get SO crowded!

Meanwhile, the Future coaches create custom-made training programs from scratch (hand-selected from over 1,000 exercises) that are safe, effective, and designed just for me. I travel a lot and work hybrid, so flexibility is KEY. Future is the only program I’ve tried that has helped me stay motivated whether I’m on vacation, traveling for work, or simply relaxing at home.

My trainer, Lexi, put planks, sit ups, and other strengthening exercises with weights into my program. My core feels so much stronger already! 💪

4. Personal trainers can cost >$1,200, but Future costs just $199/month

If you sign up for in-person personal training, a month of 1-on-1 workouts could cost you more than $1,200. Workout classes get expensive, too—a 16-class/month membership at Soulcycle costs $481!

At $199/month, Future is a great deal. You get all the benefits and bragging rights, but your training costs less, and it’s also on your terms and your schedule. Plus, you’ll save money on commuting.

Future doesn’t have membership fees, recurring charges, or commitments—and you can even switch coaches if you’re not thrilled with the results and cancel anytime. You’ll even get a risk-free 30-day trial, so either you love it or lose it with no strings attached…or your first month is free!

And if you join now, you’ll get 50% off your first month — that’s in addition to a risk-free 30-day trial—so you’ve got nothing to lose (except maybe a little extra weight) and everything to gain!

I’m officially kicking butt thanks to Future

Since starting Future and building a relationship with Lexi, I haven’t missed a single workout. And the best kind of exercise is the kind you’ll do forever, right? I feel strong, motivated, and supported, all for a reasonable price. And since it’s risk-free, it’s a no-brainer!