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Its no wonder I was skeptical when I heard virtual reality was branching out into fitness.
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Combine that with the fact Ive also heard virtual reality can make peopledizzy, and I wasnt exactly sold.
Now there are plenty of dynamic virtual reality workouts for people into lots of different types of exercise.
First, you need a headset, which you put on to transport you into that VR environment.
Then you buy the fitness games separately, which cost about $20 to $30 apiece.
Here are the top reasons Im glad I gave virtual reality workouts a go.
I dont feel like Im working out.
Theres nothing worse thandreading a workout.
And when something is fun, it becomes sustainable.
Yes, Im sweating through my workout, but I also find myself squealing and laughing like a kid.
comes out of my mouth.
Another favorite of mine isBeat Saberby Beat Games.
We are just at the beginning of virtual reality fitness becoming more mainstream.
In the coming years, I expect you will start to see even more variety.
It feeds my competitive edge.
Okay, so I admit it, I am acompetitivepersonwhether against opponentsoragainst myself.
Competition against opponents isnt always available in traditional workouts, which makes virtual reality fitness more exciting for me.
It makes working out a family affair.
My number one virtual reality fitness opponent is my 13-year-old son, and we play almost every day.
And my 76-year-old mom gets involved too.
Heck, the dog even wants to play, no lie!
Our Oculus has become quite the center of attention in our living room.
It builds technique and coordination.
Virtual reality fitness is definitely helping my boxing workouts from a technical position.
It works my brain-body connection.
It definitely keepsmy brain and body working together.
It makes my workouts more convenientand offers privacy for trying new things.
I love that I can throw on virtual reality fitness at any time.
Plus, theres the benefit of being able to do this workout in the privacy of my own home.
Virtual reality fitness can be a great way to build fitness confidence in that way.
