I replaced my fitness instructor with AI. I’m now stronger, more motivated, and saving hundreds of dollars.

I used to feel like I needed to spend money to stay in shape — not just on the gym but also on classes, personal training, and enough Lululemon to dress a small Olympic team.

I was immersed in a landscape of gymfluencers and self-improvement culture, and that combined with my own poor impulse control, plunged me into a costly cycle where I felt like my ability to stay healthy was increasingly associated with spending.

However, I wasn’t getting any fitter despite…