Future.fit review - celebrating 40 months
Future is a fitness app with someone who actually cares about your fitness goals. They want to see you win and have built an experience to make it possible.
And I have won. No injuries, better posture, vastly improved strength, and coordination.
I know what you’re thinking, I would have seen the same (or better results) if I spent time working out on my own. And you’re totally right, but I’m lazy and am more likely to exercise when someone else gives my programming.
The nitty gritty of why it works
The app is deceptively good. Way better than any competitive product (and I’ve tried most) Why? It keeps me focused and in flow while exercising. When paired with the Apple Watch and Do Not Disturb, it’s 45 minutes of the day in a zen state.
Access to best in class, dynamic talent - my coach worked with professional athletes and is probably overqualified to give me directions. He always changes my programming whenever I have upcoming travel.
Fitness is on autopilot. I’m busy. You’re busy. I hate creating my gym programming and love having someone else (who knows my exact goals) do it for me.
But it’s not perfect, or for everyone, and I have a couple of things I want them to fix
- Flow of exercises - occasionally the super set material requires a lot of distinct equipment, which can occasionally be a problem in a commercial gym. I worked with my trainer to craft this - but I wish I could send a video of equipment around me and have them build it off of that.
- Form checks - I wish I was prompted to provide a form video the first time I performed a new exercise. This is the largest downside of using an online training app vs an in-person trainer.
- Nailing the progressive weight changes - I’m not sure how bumps in strength are determined, but often feel some exercise are too easy and have to bump up the weights.
- Adding nutrition coaching - to make sure I’m maximizing protein intake while on a strength-building cycle.
Overall
I signed up for future in September of 2020 and haven’t looked back since.