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The Vive Focus 3 On The International Space Station Is Now Being Used For Exercise Too

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The VR headset on the International Space Station is now being used for exercise as well as mental health. The reduced gravity environment of space causes muscle atrophy and bone density loss, and regular exercise helps mitigate these effects. This is why astronauts typically exercise for at least two hours per day.

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The Best Generative AI Tools Transforming Education

Bernard Marr

Whether you’re a schoolteacher or university student, a workplace upskiller or a lifelong learner, there are generative AI tools you can use to make education more accessible, efficient and affordable. So here’s a look at some of the best tools I’ve come across that are tailored for use by learners and educators.

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VR an ‘Empathetic’ Tool for First Aid Training, Warpin VP Says

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Emma Ridderstad : We can start by saying that virtual reality is an empathetic tool, right? This is because it becomes much more realistic than if you’re training on a mannequin or doing the exercises when it doesn’t feel lifelike. You’re 3.75 times more emotionally connected to the content that you are experiencing.

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Exercise while you work with this under-desk elliptical for 33% off

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TL;DR: As of June 22, the FlexStride Pedal Exerciser is on sale for $118.99, which is 56% off its regular price of $269.99. The only way to combat this is to minimize time spent sitting down , but if you can't squeeze in a workout amid your busy workday, you can resort to hacking exercise instead. Haven't you heard? Opens in a new tab.

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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. Image courtesy Sense Arena. Box Control.

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Boeing, Microsoft Back Australia’s Air Force with HoloLens M&O Tool

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The military organisation’s Mobility Guardian 2023 exercise took place in July. The company explained that the exercise is a first for Boeing Australia to provide remote guidance for global C-17 customers in a military setting. USAF engineers used Microsoft’s mixed reality headset, the HoloLens 2, to conduct the field test.

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‘The Climb 2’ Is My New Favorite VR Fitness App On Quest

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It should be noted that I am by no means a health or fitness professional, just a borderline fitness enthusiast looking to avoid conventional exercise at any cost. Still, much like bodyweight exercises, there’s a lot you can achieve by simply replicating the movements.

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