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Don’t Want to Go to the Gym? VR Fitness Buffs Love Being Able to Work Out from a Mountaintop (Inside Their Own Homes) While Listening to Great Music and Getting Really, Really Sweaty
VR fitness
WebMD
Don’t Want to Go to the Gym? VR Fitness Buffs Love Being Able to Work Out from a Mountaintop (Inside Their Own Homes) While Listening to Great Music and Getting Really, Really Sweaty
NPR
NPR says VR fitness really took off during the pandemic, and it’s here to stay
Mashable
There’re a ton of options, writes Mashable, including rhythm games, Matrix-style adventures, racquet sports, and the obligatory save-the-world from monsters game
Men's Journal
Men’s Magazine thinks the workouts are legit and they motivate you to stick with it
Tom's Guide
Agreed! says Tom’s Guide -- The variety of scenery can save you from falling off the fit wagon
Science Daily
And a recent study in Japan found that people with uber-limited mobility can also benefit from VR fitness. Even when completely still, their bodies show signs of exercise
Today
Want a success story? Chesney Mariani used VR fitness to drop 70 lbs and now her journey is inspiring others, writes Today.com. She’s the first Supernatural user to become a coach
The WSJ
It’s not without risk though, warns The WSJ. Broken bones and smashed vases all come with the territory
NVisionCenters.com
Unsurprisingly, VR Actually Confuses Your Eyes, Explains Nvisioncenters.com, and That Can Lead to Eye Strain
Vrsource.com
You can also develop *gorilla arm* from holding your arms out too much -- Vrsource.com
News-Medical.Net
And some people actually get VR sickness, cautions News-medical.net. It’s good to try a short session first to make sure your body can handle it
MakeUseOf
Makeuseof.com says VR fitness just isn’t the same as real sports, at least in terms of social benefits. And you really can’t hone your technique
YouTube
Need a visual? Check out this video of someone playing Supernatural
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