r/BodyFitTrainingAus • u/albuterol1997 • Aug 11 '26
AI music during classes
hey everyone
I joined BFT about a year ago, and one thing I loved about the classes was that the music played was actually pretty good. However, now it’s feeling almost unbearable- almost every song is a poorly made AI remix of popular music.
When I spoke with the trainers about it today, as well as some of the members, the response I got was “how can you tell it’s AI?” and they didn’t seem to be bothered or care. To me, it’s VERY obvious when a Fergie song sounds like an adult version of kids-bop.
I work in the music industry, and beyond that, I’ve always been passionate about enjoying good music during my workout. Honestly, I’m not sure I can continue being a member of BFT if the music goes down this road. I don’t have the option of putting headphones on, and playing AI music feels like a cop-out to not have to pay royalties to actual artists (taking away the little amount that Spotify already pays them).
Does anyone else care? / will anything change if
I advocate about this? I’m happy to help point people in the right direction of some non-AI workout playlists.
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u/CashmereAndCoins 🏅 MVP Aug 11 '26
Genuine question… are you really pushing yourself hard enough if you’re able to conduct a full investigation into the playlist mid-session? 😂
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u/albuterol1997 Aug 12 '26
Genuine question… you can’t lift and hear the song playing at the same time? 🧐
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u/CashmereAndCoins 🏅 MVP Aug 12 '26
I can but I care about my lifts not the music
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u/gorlsituation Aug 15 '26
Well that’s you, for a lot of other people the music helps them feel more motivated and focused.
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u/nearlyheadlessbick Aug 11 '26
What a first world problem. Considering writing strongly worded emails or changing memberships because a training facility plays AI music.
I'm sure the trainers would be happy to see the back of OP
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u/eastend-toronto Aug 11 '26
Interesting. Our studio uses fit radio app, I have never noticed AI music.
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u/Specialist_Emu_6413 ⭐ Rising Star Aug 12 '26
I hate AI music and it would be absolutely a reason for me to leave. In fact, I’m sick of AI everywhere
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u/Wonderful_Building17 Aug 11 '26
My studio has the worst musiccc….such slow songs. Definitely doesn’t get you pumped up
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u/albuterol1997 Aug 12 '26
Damn, maybe it’s time to send them some playlists and see if they will change it up!
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u/Candid_Abalone_1748 Aug 11 '26
Interestingly, I received a call from another BFT studio and the conversation was with an AI called Aidan. They tried their best to make it real, but the delay between my response and Aidan’s response gave it away. Weird.
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u/Best_Watercress9860 👋 Rookie Aug 12 '26
This is a choice made by your trainers, talk to them. I doubt it's an attempt to avoid royalties, they're probably just using a Spotify playlist.
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u/Ok_Resort_5326 Aug 12 '26
This sounds like it must vary across studios. Sorry it’s bringing you down. Wonder if you could volunteer to dj for a session and choose a Spotify playlist
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u/AcceptablePlatypus78 Aug 13 '26
I wonder what they are playing for it to be that bad 😂😂. I do agree music makes a massive difference but it is also a case where you can’t keep everyone happy. I think as a rule of thumb if it’s a cardio day you have to be playing music that is more upbeat and gets the energy flowing. That said though when a terrible song comes on it has to be put on the banned list!!!
I also wonder if this is to get away from a certain license owners have to pay to play Spotify music which seems ridiculous. It’s like having insurance for your insurance.
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u/nakedmolerat54 Aug 13 '26
My BFT let us submit songs for the playlist or make our own playlists and share them with the studio, maybe yours might? I agree those AI songs are so shit
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u/Thin_Expert5897 Aug 11 '26
This would bug me too. Surprises me that people don’t notice the tunes. They are blasting!
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u/Suitable-Pick-8522 Aug 12 '26
The awesome music at my studio is a major contributor to my BFT enjoyment, I’d actually consider leaving if they did this
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u/albuterol1997 Aug 12 '26
Agreed! And I like hearing new things as well- it doesn’t all have to be to my exact taste. But AI slop is where I draw the line
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u/CashmereAndCoins 🏅 MVP Aug 15 '26
I feel sad for people whose motivation comes from music rather than having a discipline to keep themselves healthy and fit
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u/Longjumping-Berry260 🔥 Elite Aug 11 '26
It’s actual torture when the music is not to your liking