ActiveRunningI tried Marvel Move, the story-focused running app from the creators of Zombies, Run!I fought the Sentinels alongside the X-Men and trained with Thor and Loki for a fully immersive running expereinceWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
ActiveRunningI tried Marvel Move, the story-focused running app from the creators of Zombies, Run!I fought the Sentinels alongside the X-Men and trained with Thor and Loki for a fully immersive running expereinceWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
I fought the Sentinels alongside the X-Men and trained with Thor and Loki for a fully immersive running expereince
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Six to Start/Marvel)
(Image credit: Six to Start/Marvel)
Featuring Marvel Comics characters like Thor and Loki, the X-Men, Hulk and Doctor Strange, Marvel Move makes you the main character, which I’m sure is appealing to many comic book fans. I grew up reading X-Men comics, and I found Jean Grey and Wolverine fighting mutant-hunting Sentinels alongside me highly entertaining.
Move with the story
In case you’re unfamiliar with the concept, Marvel Move is an immersive storyline-led fitness experience that makes running, jogging or walking – inside or outside, on a treadmill or in a wheelchair – a highly entertaining experience. The story unfolds as you run along, and you also get to earn virtual trophies, helping you stay motivated.
Speaking of ZRX: Six to Start fully redesigned the app, which is now home to Zombies, Run! as well as Marvel Move, and tons more narrative fitness content such as Venture. I never triedZombies, Run!before, so I can’t tell how much more intuitive the ZRX app is compared to its predecessor, but I found the app intuitive enough to use.
As I mentioned above, I’m a bit of a comic book nerd, at least I used to be, and I’m particularly fond of the X-Men lore. My favourite character has always been Remy Etienne LeBeau, a.k.a. Gambit, who’s a very 90s mutant with his purple hues and the ability to charge items – mostly playing cards – with explosive kinetic energy which detonate on impact.
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Anyhow, listening to the stories about my childhood favourites certainly filled me with nostalgia, which made me appreciate being part of the story even more. As a somewhat experienced runner, I don’t think Marvel Move would help me improve my technique, but that’s not what the app is for anyway. The name has the word ‘Move’ in it, which is an indication that it’s aimed at beginner runners, not pros (not like I’m a pro).
You can appreciate the story even if you’re an experienced runner, though. Running with Marvel Move also made me curious aboutZombies, Run!and other story-based running apps. It’s fun to listen to stories tailored to your session, and as long as you have the correct headphones – I recommend theShokz OpenFitor theCleer ARC II Sport.
(Image credit: Six to Start/Marvel)
(Image credit: Six to Start/Marvel)
What I liked the most about Marvel Move is that it helped me rekindle some of that lost love I felt due to the lack of exciting movies in the MCU. There is a bit of a lull happening on that front, but thanks to the interactive nature of the app, I successfully re-immersed myself in the Marvel Universe.
The ZRX mobile app from Six to Start isavailable nowforiOSon the App Store andAndroidonGooglePlay. You can subscribe to Marvel Move for $7.99 a month or $74.99 a year (saving you $21) with a free one-week trial.
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