Fake worlds, real sweat
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Virtual reality applications aimed at the fitness crowd range from boxing to all manner of exercises in virtual environments.
And the VR combined with music raised enjoyment by 17.5%, compared with music on its own.
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His team has createdonline VR Exercise Ratings.
Using this calculator, playingOrc Hunterburns about four calories per minute, the same as walking.
“We assume that the consumers of our data are interested in exercising,” according to theinstitutes website.
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“We therefore focus on helping identify high-intensity games.
Users can swing at some incoming objects with futuristic bats or squat to dodge others.
“Sweat atop a volcano in Ethiopia,” thewebsite proclaims.
“Lunge on Iceland’s glaciers.
Meditate amongst the ruins of Machu Picchu.
Without ever leaving home.”
Dancers might want to check outFitXR, which offers boxing and dance programs ranging from beginner to advanced workouts.
It was quite striking how the combination of virtual reality with music boosted exercise-related pleasure.
Your left and right lightsabers are different colors, and correspond to various blocks.”
Now, if only I could find anOculus Questthats in stock.
