Some days it is hard to make time for a workout. Those of us that have taken health and fitness into our own hands know the struggle. Work, family, and the stresses of life can really get in the way of finding time to sweat. However, since we have taken on the task of being…
What if I told you that you could burn more calories in less time while playing a game? How about if that game had you doing pushups, situps, burpees, and running (in place)? Wouldn’t it be great to not have to hold or make use of controllers? Now, what if I told you that this…
Virtual Reality itself has many benefits for the mind and the body. Now let’s take a peek into how exercise, in general, helps our minds. It is proven that getting up and moving has a profound impact on how we process information. After all, we only recently have evolved the world to allow a more…
It is not news to most folks, working out has a great and lasting impact on mental health. Getting up and moving the body surges with dopamine, adrenaline, endorphins, and endocannabinoid. These chemicals are what trigger feelings of happiness, joy, relaxation, and act as our natural anti-depressants. Virtual Reality also has a positive impact on…
Let me just begin with, I absolutely love tactical first-person shooters. Especially the ones in Virtual Reality. There are currently a host of decent shooters on the market for both the Oculus Quest and PCVR users, but the one that stands out the best for me is Onward. Normally playing Onward for a couple of…
I play a lot of different Virtual Reality fitness games. My go-to for a major sweat session has to be The Thrill of the Fight VR Boxing. This game pushes you harder than any other VR experience. I find that it is quite the struggle to go longer than 45 minutes in this intense workout….
I have mentioned before how wonderful Beatsaber has been for me as part of a workout. The game without a doubt will get you moving. Now you can just stand there, and swing your arms gently around, which will work for a while. I mean its a good place to start but it is not…
Pistol Whip is without a doubt one of my personal favorite go-to games for a good workout. Not only is it fun and engaging it makes you feel like John Wick, or in my case John Thick. I wanted to get the most out of my workouts using VR so I came up with a…
I have been a heavy person for most of my life. Going as far back as my teenage years I have struggled with my weight. It took me 20 years to grow up and make a difference. In January of this year (2020) I decided enough was enough. VR Fitness has changed my life. Here…