Collective Proof That Pokémon Go Is the Hottest New Fitness App on the Market

Updated on July 15, 2016 at 4:35 AM

We know you're well aware of the Pokémon Go craze, but have you realized it's actually the hottest new fitness app on the market? Why go to the gym when you could go to The GYM!? And those Fitbit step goals? Totally crushed (speaking from personal experience, TBH). If you love fitness that doesn't feel like exercise, then step right up (pun intended) and catch 'em all — you'll be in great company.

Pokémon and Nintendo Have Been Trying to Get Us to Go Outside and Walk For a While

. . . and it's FINALLY WORKING.

And People Are Finally Achieving Their Fitness Goals

We Haven't Seen People This Excited About the Gym in . . . Ever

And People Are More Active Than Ever, Walking All Over the Place!

They're Walking to Run Errands

And Crushing Fitbit Goals!

But Some Are Saying Pokémon Go Will Do Even More For Their Health

Is It a Conspiracy? A Government Initiative? Do We Even Care?

Whatever It Is . . .

. . . It's Working

Now get back out there! It's your destiny!

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Collective Proof That Pokémon Go Is the Hottest New Fitness App on the Market

Pokémon and Nintendo Have Been Trying to Get Us to Go Outside and Walk For a While

And People Are Finally Achieving Their Fitness Goals

We Haven't Seen People This Excited About the Gym in . . . Ever

And People Are More Active Than Ever, Walking All Over the Place!

They're Walking to Run Errands

And Crushing Fitbit Goals!

But Some Are Saying Pokémon Go Will Do Even More For Their Health

Is It a Conspiracy? A Government Initiative? Do We Even Care?

Whatever It Is . . .

. . . It's Working

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