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A new study published in Psychology of Popular Media indicates that exercising in virtual reality alongside prerecorded avatars can foster a genuine sense of social presence, increase feelings of ...

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This browser does not support the video element. VR fitness isn't just a gimmick. The headset turns exercise into an interactive game that makes you forget it's a workout. That is, when it doesn't ...

Valkyrie Industries has created a home workout unlike the DVDs and VHS tapes of the past. "We're tailoring this to the new and current generation of humans who are fixated on screens," CEO Kourosh ...

For decades, video games have been viewed as a sedentary pursuit, completely at odds with superior physical fitness and well-being. But the idea of leveraging virtual reality and video games to ...

KTVU crime reporter Henry Lee got a chance to experience a virtual-reality gym in San Francisco the other day. "I don’t know what’s real anymore!" he said, waving his hands while appearing ...

"I've stopped thinking about myself in a negative way, " says guest coach Chesney Mariani, who has used the virtual reality exercise app every day for a year For 365 days, Chesney Mariani has ...

Yes, data shows virtual reality workouts can burn just as many calories as other workouts. Plus, some games make you forget you’re even working out. Can video games be a workout? Yes, experts say, and ...

A new study has demonstrated that a virtual reality game can successfully teach people a breathing technique to regulate ...

“These preliminary findings are quite promising given the high rates of sedentary behavior and associated health risks exhibited by children and youth with physical disabilities,” said James Rimmer, ...