The Benefits To Using Virtual Reality To Stay Fit
Virtual Reality technology has come a long way in a very short amount of time, and is well on its way to becoming an established gaming method in every household! That being said, VR’s potential lies even further than simply gaming. Already it is being used in the medical field, in schools, and by emergency response teams.
In recent times, it has started being used in the field of fitness as well! There has been an influx of games focused on physical health and fitness to hit the market, and all of them offer significant benefits to their users.
Gone are the days where playing video games is seen as a waste of time and energy, when now they may be the very thing keeping you active!
Home VR Can Replace Unused Gym Memberships
Gym memberships are expensive, and too often go unused. According to one study:
More people have never used their membership (6.3%) than those who either use their membership once a month (5.8%) or less than once a month (5.4%).
This statistic could be caused by a variety of different reasons. It takes time to commute to a gym, it is intimidating to work out with other people around, especially if you’re just getting started, and finding time can be difficult.
With virtual reality, all these problems are eliminated. VR allows you to get the same guided workouts from the comfort of your own home, for a much lower price while not having to worry about potential time loss or even judgement from other people.
In fact, compared to the recurring monthly gym membership fees, averaging at $58 a month (that’s $696 a year!), the one-time cost of a VR headset is the smarter financial decision to make for the same results!
VR Provides More Workout Variety
Getting stuck in the same routine can result in boredom and make working out feel like a chore. When something is the “same-old same-old”, it is all too easy to make excuses not to do it.
With VR, however, you have thousands of games and programs to choose from helping you spice up your fitness regiment, ensuring that you’ll never get bored!
There’s a VR game out there for everybody, no matter what your skill level or experience is. Not only that, many games are multiplayer, allowing you to play with your friends- anywhere, anytime!
VR Is A Fun Family Activity
Nowadays, it can be very difficult to connect as a family, especially with the prevalence of technology in every household. However, VR is an activity that everyone can join in on and bond over a little healthy competition!
When you just can’t seem to get the kids to go outside, enticing them with the allure of virtual reality technology can make it seem like they’re the ones “winning”, when in the end you’ve succeeded in getting them to exercise!
Here’s Where SETVR Comes In…
SETVR keeps you physically active while teaching you self-defense at the same time! Workout anywhere, anytime, and with anyone! If you’re looking for a lifestyle change, or simply just want a fun way to stay fit, then SETVR is for you!
Check out our free demo and make sure to follow our Twitter for updates and news from the VR community!
References:
https://www.oculus.com/blog/exercise-by-accident-vr-games-to-help-you-work-out-at-home/
https://www.self.com/story/virtual-reality-fitness
https://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/vr-fitness-is-a-serious-workout-seriously/
https://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/how-virtual-reality-game-helped-one-man-lose-50-pounds/
