How an AI personal trainer plus music drives retention

The future of fitness is being shaped by artificial intelligence(AI). From adaptive coaching to personalized recommendations, AI is helping users train smarter and stick with their goals. As reported by Business Insider, there’s a growing rise in AI personal trainers that leverage user data to create customized fitness plans.

But even the smartest workout plan needs something more. Music plays a critical role in keeping users motivated, emotionally connected, and coming back. In the 2024 Feed.fm App Engagement Survey, 94% of users said music impacts their motivation, and 77% said they prefer popular, recognizable songs.

Apps like Future, Tonal, Aaptiv, and Tempo are delivering on this vision by combining AI-powered personal trainer experiences with licensed music from Feed.fm. The result is a fitness journey that feels intelligent, motivating, and personal.

AI is powering a new personalized fitness experience

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword. It’s transforming the way people train by delivering personalized fitness experiences that adapt in real time.

Future use AI to support human coaching, creating dynamic programs tailored to each user’s goals, schedule, and feedback. Tonal uses an intelligent adaptive weight system that monitors form, resistance, and performance in real time to deliver personalized strength training. Aaptiv offers AI-powered coaching to deliver personalized workout plans, paired with expert-led audio sessions that match users’ fitness levels and goals. Tempo combines 3D sensor capture with AI-driven coaching—counting reps, correcting form in real time, and adjusting workouts based on biometric insights like heart rate and body scans.

Fitness AI helps these platforms deliver training that feels personalized, supportive, and more effective. Forbes notes that AI personal trainers offer scalable, real-time personalization, enhancing results and retention.

Music is a proven driver of motivation and engagement

While AI builds smarter training plans, music fuels motivation and consistency. It enhances the emotional experience of a workout and helps users push through moments where willpower dips.

The 2024 Feed.fm App Engagement Survey found that 60% say music deepens their connection to the workout.

Feed.fm data shows that music doesn’t just boost enjoyment—it can also improve app session times and client retention. The right soundtrack supports better performance and builds long-term habits.

Fitness AI works best when paired with emotional design

AI personal trainers bring precision and personalization, but emotional design is what keeps users engaged. Music can transform workouts into something immersive and rewarding. It helps build emotional connection, reinforce momentum, and create experiences people want to repeat.

Feed.fm partners like Aaptiv are expanding this idea by integrating science-backed music into wellness programs. With Feed Originals—created and curated with neuroscientist guidance—Aaptiv now offers audio specifically designed for meditation. Tonal, Future, and Tempo use Feed.fm’s radio stations to energize workouts and match intensity with music.

These platforms prove that smart training is only part of the equation. To retain users, fitness apps need the rhythm, mood, and emotional connection that only music can provide.

Make your AI personal trainer app more effective with the right music

AI personal trainers are helping users build smarter, more personalized fitness routines. But personalization alone isn’t enough to drive lasting engagement. Music adds the energy, emotion, and rhythm that turns a good workout into a repeatable habit.

Feed.fm makes it easy for fitness platforms to integrate licensed music that complements AI features and enhances the entire experience. With developer-friendly tools and curated stations, we help teams deliver training environments that users want to come back to.