Virtually Hike Through the Swiss Alps While Exercising With This App

Working out can be incredibly monotonous, especially if you're aimlessly pounding away on your gym's treadmill or elliptical

Exercise app BitGym aims to liven up workout routines by allowing users to stream exercise programs that feature realistic trails and interactive fitness activities on their tablets and smartphones.

BitGym, which aims to raise $30,000 on Kickstarter, will run on both iOS and Android platforms.

The app allows users to select a variety of interactive road and trail tours in which they can hike, run, and bike through the Swiss Alps, along the California coastline or down the streets of France. According to its Kickstarter page, more tours will be added in the future. Read more...