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Working out from home has its advantages. It’s certainly convenient, so working out at home may make it easier to stick with a fitness routine. However, some people struggle with monotony when they exercise from home, so it may be challenging to stay motivated and engaged with your fitness goals. Virtual reality (VR) can be a game-changer when incorporated into your fitness routine. Explore the world of VR to see if it is an option for you.
Virtual reality uses computer technology to generate a three-dimensional environment that users can interact with and explore. Users usually wear a headset that covers the eyes and ears completely, blocking out the real world. The headset is connected to a console or computer that runs a program that generates a virtual environment. The user can see and hear the computer-generated surroundings, perform actions, manipulate objects, and interact with the virtual environment. In most cases, people use virtual reality for gaming, but VR fitness applications are becoming more prevalent and popular.
As virtual reality technology has progressed, it’s become a viable option for people who are looking to inject immersive experiences into their workouts. Working out with virtual reality technology requires some expenditures at the outset, though. You’ll need to purchase a headset, a VR console, and fitness apps of your choice. Those who expect to sweat may want to consider buying a faceplate protector that keeps perspiration away from the headset so it stays clean and dry. Some exercise programs are more expensive than others, and to avoid boredom, you may want to buy new programs regularly. After set-up, most people find VR fitness fun and motivating. You might look forward to working out in a way that you never have before. You’ll likely lose yourself in the immersive experience, raising your heart rate and breaking a sweat. But at the same time, you will probably feel like you’re just playing a fun game.
The immersive properties of virtual reality lend themselves well to fitness. A VR workout can transport you virtually to another environment where you won’t have to battle distractions. There’s no timer in the corner ticking down the minutes and seconds until you’re done. There are no notifications popping up to pull your attention away from your workout. But like with a regular workout, you’ll need to clear ample space in the room to ensure that you don’t trip over or run into obstacles while you’re wearing the headset.
Watch for symptoms of virtual reality sickness as you’re exercising. If you feel dizzy or nauseated while exercising, look down at the floor to allow your brain and vision to realign themselves and the unpleasant sensations should pass. If you continue to feel sick, remove the headset and take a break for a few minutes.
Use built-in data analytics to track your workouts and gauge the effectiveness of your fitness routine. Many programs are equipped to track workout intensity, distance covered, basal metabolic rate, and more. Using this data, you can decide to increase or decrease workout intensity to achieve your fitness goals. VR can also help you plan your workouts to avoid overuse and to keep your sessions unique and challenging. Don’t forget to inject some fun into your workouts. VR fitness games can be both physically challenging and entertaining. Climbing Mount Everest, biking through Swiss Alps passes, or escaping a zombie apocalypse will surely use muscles you didn’t know existed, and you’ll be burning calories as you go.
