Auro app: A virtual personal trainer for the gym averse
Gyms may be open, but plenty of us don't feel comfortable returning to indoor exercise just yet. And even if you are back in the gym, some new rules and regulations limit your ability to drop in on a whim. With that in mind, many of us are training at home, using our living rooms, back gardens, and local parks to get our daily activity in. Smartphones have helped the cause immensely. There are so many exercise apps available now, covering all kinds of exercise. But it isn't easy to know which one to choose. Auro is an app that covers most of the ground. It covers a variety of class types, and instead of relying on video, which effectively tethers you to a screen, it's audio-only so that you can take it out on the move with you. The app acts as a personal trainer in your ear, giving you a stream of instructions as you work your way through the program. There are plenty of classes available on the system, with a good variety – it covers walking and running plans, rowing, tr...