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Personal trainer on the go: fitness apps continue to grow in popularity

A woman (C) takes part in the 'Foxtel Lap', a corporate treadmill challenge in central Sydney on November 14, 2008. GREG WOOD/AFP/Getty Images

TORONTO – Ah Monday. The perfect day of the week to shake off the fun and festivities of the weekend and get your fitness goals back on track.

Health and fitness apps continue to grow in popularity, so much so that the Food and Drug Administration recently said they would begin regulating the emerging market.

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Fitness app fanatics say the handheld programs help them keep on top of their diet and exercise goals, without the costs of a personal trainer.

With a workout app like the Nike Training Club, no matter your fitness ability, budget or location, your next training session is only a click away, said Eva Redpath, the first and only Canadian Nike Training Club Master Trainer.

Slice editor Rebecca Burnstein lists six fitness apps to help keep your fitness goals on track or kick-start a new diet. You can check out her list here.

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