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One of the Biggest Names in Home Fitness is Making a VR Exercise Bike

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Among the lot was the NordicTrack VR Bike, an upcoming exercise bike which includes a steerable yoke replete with standard controller input buttons, directional pad, triggers, etc. ” SEE ALSO VR Health & Exercise Institute Finds Many VR Games Are Better Exercise Than a Treadmill. Image created by Road to VR.

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How Active Games Can Make You Healthy

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Video games have been blamed for sedentary lifestyles and social problems since early arcade games hit the streets in the 1970s. The recipe is simple: By fully utilizing the capabilities of mixed reality technologies, we can make active, social, and fun gaming experiences that reward exercise. Gamified exercise is the key.

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‘Sense Arena’ is a VR Hockey Trainer That’s Being Adopted by NHL Teams

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What started as a system designed primarily for goalie training is evolving to include training exercises for players of all positions. Lesser versions not including the extra equipment are available for less, and are geared toward players running basic exercises at home rather than on the ice. Box Control.

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How Augmented Reality is transforming fitness apps?

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Moreover, many polls show that the vast majority of people would prefer to browse social media or play a video game rather than spend time getting on the road to the gym. Moreover, most of those who choose to train does not have the necessary knowledge to perform an exercise which can cause them injuries.

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Report: Apple Racing to Build Software & Services for Upcoming Mixed Reality Headset

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Now a report from Bloomberg maintains the Cupertino tech giant is also prepping a dizzying number of first-party apps, including gaming, fitness, video and collaboration tools. Work apps : Pages word processing, Numbers spreadsheet and Keynote slide deck apps, as well as iMovie and GarageBand for video and music production.

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First-Of-Its-Kind Mixed Reality Fitness Game Makes Its Way To Vive Focus Plus

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HitMotion: Reloaded blends VR, MR, and exercise to create a truly unique fitness experience. It’s safe to say VR changed the way people think of video games. Developed by New Technology Walkers , HitMotion: Reloaded is a new exercise game that’s half boxing, half dodging, and 100% cardio fun.

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Déraciné Review – An Exercise in Boredom

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Déraciné is one of the finest examples yet of someone setting out to create a VR game before actually finding out what’s fun or interesting to do when you have a headset on your head and motion tracked controllers in your hands (Move controllers are required).

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