Chapter 193 : Get With It

How AI Can Help You Build a Pre‑Fall Fitness Routine You’ll Actually Stick To

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Buon venerdì, my friends.

It's that weird in-between season. It’s still technically summer, but your brain is already prepping for fall. Pumpkin spice is sneaking back into cafes, the gym is emptier than it’ll be in January, and you can feel that “new season energy” in the air.

It’s also the perfect time to reset your fitness routine. But if you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been here before: you build an ambitious workout plan, swear you’ll stick to it, and… two weeks later, it’s gathering dust next to your unused resistance bands.

Been there.

So today we’re talking about why fitness plans fail and how AI can help you design one that finally works for you.

When My Summer Fitness Plan Fell Apart

I’ll admit it: I had big summer goals. More running, some strength training, maybe even a yoga streak. Instead, I got a handful of workouts, a tan from walking to gelato shops, and a whole lot of guilt.

Why did it fail? Simple. I built the plan for “ideal Leo,” not real Leo.

“Ideal Leo” has infinite time, boundless energy, and loves running in the blazing sun. “Real Leo” is balancing work, social plans, and an attention span that crumbles after a few burpees.

Sound familiar? That’s the trap. We make plans for who we think we should be, not who we actually are.

And that’s where AI can change the game.

Why Most Fitness Routines Don’t Stick

Here’s what I’ve learned after years of starting and quitting:

1. They’re too generic. “Do this workout plan” sounds great until you realize it doesn’t fit your energy, schedule, or interests.
2. They’re too rigid. One skipped workout snowballs into guilt, and soon you give up altogether.
3. They ignore your actual life. Travel, deadlines, kids, social stuff — none of that exists in the fantasy plan you downloaded.

Real talk: fitness routines fail when they don’t meet you where you are.

How AI Can Build a Routine That Works

Instead of forcing yourself into a plan, let AI help you create one that adapts to your body, schedule, and goals. Here’s how.

1. It Finds Your True Energy Peaks: AI can analyze your sleep data and daily rhythms to suggest the best times for workouts. For me, that meant moving strength training to afternoons when I actually feel alive instead of punishing myself with sluggish morning lifts.
2. It Builds Flexible Schedules: AI tools can dynamically adjust your plan when life changes. Missed Monday’s workout? It’ll reshuffle your week instead of making you feel like you “failed.”
3. It Personalizes Workouts: No more “one size fits all.” AI can curate exercises based on your goals, fitness level, and even what you enjoy. Hate running? It won’t force it. Prefer cycling and yoga? Done.
4. It Tracks Recovery, Not Just Effort: AI can monitor your recovery (through wearable data or simple self‑check‑ins) so you don’t overtrain or push through exhaustion.
5. It Keeps You Accountable: AI doesn’t yell at you like a drill sergeant. It gently nudges you, tracks your progress, and celebrates your wins. Which, let’s be honest, feels a lot better than self‑shaming.

Tools You Can Use

Ready to build your pre‑fall fitness plan? Start here:

• ​Fitbod – AI‑driven strength training plans that adapt to your progress.
• ​Aaptiv – Personalized audio‑guided workouts for all fitness levels.
• ​Whoop – Tracks recovery, strain, and sleep to optimize performance.
• ​Future – A virtual AI‑assisted personal trainer with real human coaching support.

Let’s Roleplay This Out

You: “I want to start working out again, but I always quit. How do I make it stick?”
​AI: “Let’s start by figuring out when you naturally have energy. No more forcing 5 a.m. workouts if you’re not a morning person.”
​You: “Honestly, afternoons are better for me.”
​AI: “Perfect. We’ll build short sessions in the afternoons, start with exercises you enjoy, and track your recovery so you don’t burn out.”
​You: “That actually feels manageable.”

See? Small changes make a big difference when the plan finally fits your real life.

My Friday Challenge:

Before Monday hits, take 10 minutes to:

1. Audit your summer fitness: What worked? What didn’t?
2. Pick one primary goal: Strength? Endurance? Flexibility? Choose one to focus on.
3. Block out two workout windows: Put them in your calendar. Protect them like meetings.

Then next week, start small. One workout is better than none.

Over To You...

Your fitness plan shouldn’t be a punishment. It should make your life better, not add stress to it.

AI can help you design a routine that feels natural, adapts when life gets messy, and keeps you motivated without the guilt.

So tell me — what’s the biggest obstacle keeping you from working out right now? Hit reply and share it.

Because this fall? We’re building routines that last.

Ciao!

Leo Serrano, Editor, Fulfillment Fridays, 10xYOU​

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