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The idea of someone watching me exercise and pushing me to my limit was always a big No thanks!
(Ironically enough, Im anindoor cyclinginstructor.)
In short, it was one of the best decisions Ive made in a long time.
Future Fit
Future
How does the Future Fit app work?
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Then, I was given three potential Futurecoachesto choose from.
I choseTiffany Thompson, a NASM-certified personal trainer with a B.S.
Thompsons enthusiasm and evident love for fitness got me out of my shell pretty quickly.
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When discussing my fitness goals, I said above all else, I wanted to dive back intostrength training.
And if she thought my intensely regimented nature was leaning neurotic, she didnt say so.
We decided on three Future strength workouts per week.
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What does a typical Future workout look like?
The cool thing about Future is that your program is completely tailored to you.
Every client is different and has different things theyre working towards, Thompson says.
So every program is specifically designed based off what they wantand enjoy doing.
Each training session started with a five-minute warm-up devoted to mobility and slowly increasing the heart rate.
Then the circuits would begin.
What sets the Future app apart from other workout apps?
The most impressive part of the Future Fit app to me is how high-tech it is.
Did I need to lower thedumbbells?
Could I go up a weight?
If I made any modifications or if there was anything else I wanted to say I could add there.
If I missed a workout, the app would notify her.
What are the downsides?
The app definitely has some areas to improve.
I also didnt appreciate receiving badges when I burned a certain amount of calories.
Another thing to note is that time zones will affect how quickly you receive a response from your coach.
Thats no fault of hers, just something to be aware of as potential Future members choose their coach.
Is the Future app worth it?
A Future membership isnt cheap.
After your free first month, youll pay $199 per month.
But, with that cost you get weekly workouts, regular check-ins with your coach, and more.
Ive also never been stronger.
So to me, yeah, its absolutely worth it.
