Craze of using Fitness apps rises in China
Every year brings a new exercise fad, but a new technological trend appears to be changing the very way people are approaching fitness. Smartphone apps and the smart wear that goes with them allow users to monitor their every action and share them online.
Lacing up and hitting the track is a time-tested way to keep fit. But now, there's something new, with smartphone apps promising to change exercise forever. Feifei here has always been into fitness, but the new wave of apps, she says, are taking things to a new level.
"For me, apps make things a lot easier. I can calculate my distance, calories, and how much I work out. It also gives me something to post on social media," said Yan Feifei, a running enthusiast.
Sharing results online is a key part of the new app movement...