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Fitness apps grew by nearly 50% during the first half of 2020, study finds

Personal trainer A.J. Draven holds a free gym class via Zoom from his garage during the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Valley Village, California, U.S., April 10, 2020. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni - RC2Z1G9LDDQZ

Lockdown also inspired people to improve their home gyms and invest in home fitness equipment. Image: REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Carmen Ang
Writer, Visual Capitalist
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The growth of home fitness apps. Image: Visual Capitalist
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Growth, by number of downloads. Image: Visual Capitalist
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Growth, by faily active users. Image: Visual Capitalist
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Top Grossing Health & Fitness Apps in Q2 2020. Image: Visual Capitalist
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