Amazon's Echo personal assistant (powered by Alexa) is an unusual device that's had a very beta-existence since its launch last summer. It still struggles to hear certain commands, and its utility is limited to certain areas, but that isn't stopping Amazon from releasing new features — like a new fitness option announced this week.
You heard right; you can now ask Alexa to start a seven-minute workout, for instance, and she will provide "a set of excercises designed to increase metabolism, improve energy, lower stress, and remove fat." Amazon says it's a third-party inclusion to the device. We can't help but wonder how helpful workouts by voice command will be, but maybe we shouldn't judge until we try it out ourselves. It might be more...
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