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Putting fitness tech to the test

​Get out of your comfort zone and discover three new ways your smartphone can make your workouts a lot more exciting.

Sharon Profis Vice President of Content, CNET Studios
As the Vice President of CNET Studios, Sharon leads the video, social, editorial design, and branded content teams. Before this role, Sharon led content development and launched new verticals for CNET, including Wellness, Money, and How To. A tech expert herself, she's reviewed and covered countless products, hosted hundreds of videos, and appeared on shows like Good Morning America, CBS Mornings, and the Today Show. An industry expert, Sharon is a recurring Best of Beauty Awards judge for Allure. Sharon is an avid chef and hosts the cooking segment 'Farm to Fork' on PBS nationwide. She's developed and published hundreds of recipes.
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  • Webby Award ("How To, Explainer, and DIY Video"); Folio Changemaker Award, 2020
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It's time to start using your smartphone for more than just music during your workouts. But do a quick search for "fitness" in the app market, and the results are daunting. So, to get you started, CNET's The Fix tested three of the most fun -- and useful -- workout apps available.

Run for your life! Or at least pretend to. Donald hits the pavement with two apps that turn the boring run or walk into a zombie apocalypse adventure. Save yourself and civilization, all while torching calories.

If you're more of the country club type, Eric shows you how to improve your swing on the golf course. Find out how to analyze your swing, and see how you stack up against the pros.

Plus, I hit the trails with a super-useful app that helps you find bike routes, track all aspects of your ride, and view your progress.

Did we miss any of your favorite fitness apps? Share them in the comments.

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