Rift S VR Cover Review – Makes Rift S Even More Comfortable

It’s hard to imagine two more comfortable VR headsets than the Oculus Rift S or its direct competitor, the Valve Index. Unlike its much weightier cousin, the standalone Oculus Quest, the primary conceit of the Oculus Rift S headset is that it’s extremely ... more - vrfitnessinsider

15 Best Valve Index Fitness Games of 2020

While the Valve Index has been one of the most impressive virtual reality headsets released so far, it’s been a distant third on PC to the Vive and Oculus Rift in terms of popularity. Thanks to it receiving exclusive content for Half-Life: Alyx, the ... more - vrfitnessinsider

Oculus Quest VR Fitness Guide | How to Get Started

The cord-free Oculus Quest has been a revelation for virtual reality fitness enthusiasts as it allows players to get their workout in with minimal setup and no fear of tripping over any wires. There is no device that is better suited to help you sweat ... more - vrfitnessinsider

Echo Combat Beginner Cup Introduces New Players to Competitive VR

Community cups have always been popular events in Ready At Dawn’s Echo VR games and it’s time for the first competition of the year! Registration is now open for the Echo Combat Beginner Cup that will take place on January 18 at 3:00 EST / noon PST. ... more - vrfitnessinsider

Ring Fit Adventure Brings a Seriously Fun Workout to Nintendo Switch

Nintendo systems have been home to fitness games for decades, dating back to the days of Track & Field on NES. More recent hardware created by Nintendo itself, like the Wii Fit Balance Board, have blurred the lines between gaming and exercise. The ... more - vrfitnessinsider

This Week’s VR Game Roundup — Master the Blade and the Snowball!

Space Station Invader VR Building a nuclear facility capable of destroying the Earth doesn’t seem like a good idea. That’s what scientists decided to do in Space Station Invader VR, however, and you might just pay the price. Invaders have entered the ... more - vrfitnessinsider

Monsterful VR Acquires Technology Used By Major League Baseball Teams

Two virtual reality companies are joining forces to provide Major League Baseball players with even more ways to train. Monsterful VR has acquired an exclusive license to baseball technology developed by TrinityVR, and will integrate its existing system ... more - vrfitnessinsider

Sales Data Shows Oculus Quest Could Be Future of VR Fitness

The modern VR boom didn’t start with standalone headsets, but it looks like they’re ready to take over. New sales data out for 2019 showed a huge boom for headsets untethered from PC, and that could have a huge impact on VR fitness adoption. Standalone ... more - vrfitnessinsider

Best VR Games for Weight Loss and Burning Calories

The great thing about virtual reality fitness games is that they provide a workout while not really feeling like one during the moment. Sure, you are working up a sweat and raising your heart rate just like a traditional exercise session, but you are ... more - vrfitnessinsider

Top 5 Ways to Get Fit in No Man’s Sky VR

For those of you jumping into No Man’s Sky as the holiday season rolls to a close, you’re in for quite a treat. The No Man’s Sky Synthesis update is the most recent update, bringing with it a ton of new fixes and features, including a cool new sound ... more - vrfitnessinsider

Australian Skeleton Racer Didn’t Have Training Facility, So He Used VR

The 2022 Winter Olympics are still more than two years away. Despite this, athletes are already training to be in top shape for Beijing. Among them is Australian skeleton racer Elliot Brown. Despite his country lacking proper training facilities, he’s ... more - vrfitnessinsider

REPORT: The State of VR Fitness in 2019

It was only a few years ago that the modern VR revolution officially began. Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus, personally delivered the first pre-ordered Rift to an ecstatic customer in early 2016. At that moment, the sci-fi dream of transporting ... more - vrfitnessinsider

What’s Ahead for VR Esports in 2020

VR esports combine the best of technology, athleticism, and competition. The players are eager for competitive video games that require movement in addition to strategy, skill, and in most cases, teamwork. VR esports attracts players from all backgrounds ... more - vrfitnessinsider

This Week’s VR Game Roundup — Dance, Fire, and Hammer Like a Bear!

Dancing Arrow: Beat Smash Are you already playing Beat Saber but want it to have a little more K-Pop flair? In Dancing Arrow: Beat Smash, that’s exactly what Geniesoft has delivered. The game follows the same basic formula, as you’ll swing your bats ... more - vrfitnessinsider

VR Fitness Insider VR Fitness Awards 2019

2019 has been a great year for virtual reality fitness titles and there are more ways than ever before for players to get in shape and have fun while doing so. 2020 looks to be just as exciting as many great games and accessories will be released. Before ... more - vrfitnessinsider

Study Shows Working Out in VR Burns Calories More Effectively Than Traditional Exercise

Working out in virtual reality is certainly more fun than traditional exercise. It is also apparently even more effective. A new study found it leads to more burnt calories and increased total exercise time compared to old-fashioned gym work. It’s not ... more - vrfitnessinsider

Vote for the Best VR Fitness Game of the Year 2019!

2019 is coming to an end and it’s time to take a look at which VR games deliver the best workout while having fun. Please give your input and let us know which VR game you enjoy working out in the most. Vote Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdb_El0F6P9c-7skQUDlk5CuvqjB0tJL6vALuKb5oe9czeIww/viewform?usp=sf_link ... more - vrfitnessinsider

This Week’s VR Game Roundup — Run the Bases, Bust Blocks, and Escape Danger!

Danger City Think you can survive in a city overrun by zombies? Want to see how many you can destroy before you get taken down with them? In Danger City, you are in a blockaded city struggling to escape as the infected close in. You’ll have access to ... more - vrfitnessinsider

VOY Wellness Blends VR Workouts With Luxury Amenities

If you’re looking for a luxury gym experience but don’t want to sacrifice your VR technology, you’re in luck. That is exactly what VOY Wellness is offering, with a unique blend of luxurious amenities and high-tech equipment that will get you in shape ... more - vrfitnessinsider

30 Day VR Fitness Challenge with Alexander Azzi

Today we bring you the story of Alexander Azzi. Azzi hails from New Hampshire, where the snow falls liberally and the outdoors call every summer. Like most of us, Alex wondered if this VR Fit thing really works. Can you actually lose weight playing video ... more - vrfitnessinsider

How I Became a VR Fitness Believer

I’m a conventional gamer, but I’m eclectic. I like many genres, some of my favorites being shmups and fighting games. I just finished Red Dead, I went most of the way through most Bethesda games, and when I first heard of VR I thought it was pretty gimmicky. ... more - vrfitnessinsider

AR Technology is Letting Children With Disabilities Play Sports

Having a physical disability as a child isn’t easy. This is especially true when you can’t play active sports like most of your peers. With AR technology, however, that problem could be eliminated, and more children can experience sports and get in on ... more - vrfitnessinsider

Mat Chacon’s Fat-to-Fit VR Workout Update

My VR fitness journey has been amazing! It’s been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life. A lot of people have been asking me how it’s been going since my article in VR Fitness Insider was published earlier this year about my Fat-to-Fit VR ... more - vrfitnessinsider

This Week’s VR Game Roundup — Become the Ultimate Warrior!

Boneworks If you’re looking to combine physical combat with narrative-heavy adventure, then Boneworks is one game you should pick up. The game makes use of a unique physics system and tons of different weapons, including spears, guns, clubs, and experimental ... more - vrfitnessinsider

eGamesVR Offers VR Esports Resources for Spanish-Speaking Players

Competitive VR esports are becoming more popular in English and Asian-speaking countries, but there’s a need for outreach to speakers of other languages. In October 2016, one group decided to develop a platform specifically for speakers of their native ... more - vrfitnessinsider

10 Best Low Intensity VR Fitness Games

Typically when players are looking for a virtual reality fitness game, they want something that will burn calories as quickly as possible. However, these types of games are exhausting and can’t be played for very long until a player is wiped out. Just ... more - vrfitnessinsider

Virtually Healthy -Researching the Benefits of VR Gaming on Fitness and Rehabilitation Therapies

In this article, I speak with Katie Hoolahan, CEO of Virtually Healthy, an innovative new company engaged in active research involving the creation of exercise programs for fitness, rehabilitation, and therapy. Based in the southwest of England Katie ... more - vrfitnessinsider

VR Esports Featured at NiceOne Barcelona Had Something for Everyone

NiceOne Barcelona, a festival dedicated to the art of gaming, featured numerous VR exhibits this year during the four day event that recently took place in Spain. Adoption of virtual reality has been a bit slower in Europe than North America so it’s ... more - vrfitnessinsider

This Week’s VR Game Roundup — I’m Walking on Sunshine!

Boiling Steel Every ultra-rich technocrat believes they can create an ideal society free of government oversight. Somehow, that has never happened, and Boiling Steel shows what can go wrong. Set on a colony planet with technology that lets people teleport ... more - vrfitnessinsider