VR Fitness

VR Fitness App Supernatural Announces Monthly Artist Series

June 14, 2022 From vrscout

The Supernatural Artist Series kicks off later this month with two Katy Perry-themed boxing and flow workouts.

The subscription-based VR fitness platform Supernatural is launching a new monthly workout series featuring music from popular artists such as The Weeknd, Lady GaGa, and Swedish House Mafia just to name a few. Each workout playlist in the “Supernatural Artist Series” will be choreographed to the music of a single artist, beginning first with pop superstar Katy Perry.

According to Billboard, players will have two new workouts to choose from later this month. The boxing workout will feature the popular Katy Perry tracks “Roar” and “I Kissed a Girl.” The flow workout, on the other hand, will have you smashing targets and dodging obstacles to the beat of “Unconditionally” and “Teenage Dream.”

“Katy is one of the most electrifying artists of her generation, with empowering anthems that lift fans up,” said Chris Milk, Founder and CEO of Supernatural, while speaking to Billboard. “She’s a known ally for the LQBTQIA+ community and compels the kind of self-love and acceptance that thrives within the Supernatural community. We’re thrilled for her to kick off our artists series.”

The Supernatural Artist Series kicks off June 27th with two Katy Perry-themed workouts. As previously mentioned, Supernatural will be introducing new music from big-name artists every month. Here’s what we have to look forward to throughout the rest of the year:

Imagine Dragons – July 2022
The Weeknd – August 2022
Swedish House Mafia – September 2022
Kid Cudi – October 2022
Coldplay – November 2022
Lady GaGa – December 2022

“Music has always been an integral part of Supernatural, and since launch we’ve been dreaming of ways to empower our athletes to further connect with music from the artists they love,” added Milk. “Supernatural uses virtual reality to help people find joy in movement, and when you combine that joy with a playlist devoted to one of your favorite artists, the exhilaration reaches entirely new heights.”

For more information on the Supernatural Artist Series read the full report by Billboard.

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Meta’s Fitness App Now Lets You Track Workouts Outside VR

March 10, 2022 From vrscout

Track your estimated calories burned and total minutes spent working out in VR straight from your smart device.

Meta (formerly Facebook) today announced a new update for its VR fitness app Oculus Move that will allow you to track your workouts outside of your VR headset for the very first time. At the moment, checking your stats means slipping on your Meta Quest or Meta Quest 2 headset and opening the Oculus Move app in VR.

This upcoming update will allow you to access that same information via the official Oculus app on compatible iOS and Android devices, no headset required.

By connecting Oculus Move to the Oculus app, you’ll be able to check everything from estimated calories burned and total minutes spent working out in VR to the various fitness goals you’ve set straight from your smart device. Of course, pairing Oculus Move with your app is entirely optional. As a result, you’ll need to manually opt-in.

Oculus Move can be found in your default library. Those using the app for the first time will be guided through a brief tutorial explaining how your progress is tracked.

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Meta has also announced additional support for Apple Health. Those with an iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch will soon have the ability to pair Oculus Move with their Apple Health account, allowing them to track their workout progress both inside and outside VR without having to manually input data. Similar to the Oculus app, you’ll need to manually opt-in in order to pair your Apple Health account.

According to Meta, these new features are scheduled to arrive on Meta Quest and Meta Quest 2 next month as part of a free update. For more information visit here.

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Expand Your VR Workout Routine With FitXR’s new 2022 Updates

January 4, 2022 From vrfocus

We all know that the new year tends to be a time where everyone makes a resolution to do something different, usually to get fit and burn off those festive calories. To help with that, FitXR for Meta Quest is adding a whole new range of features and upgrades to aid your 2022 fitness.

First up are the new class formats to the Box workout studio – Vibe, Velocity and Knockout. Each has its own unique style, so Vibe is all about the feel of the music and the flow of the class, whereas Velocity is far more intensive with the music and routine ending in a sweaty high note. As you might have guessed, Knockout simulates a boxing match, keeping with FitXR’s roots when it was known as BoxVR.

“We want to continue to drive our members, encouraging them to advance in their fitness goals,” said Kelly Cosentino, Director of Fitness at FitXR in a statement. “For this reason we’re pumped to create these new Box class formats that will deliver a boutique fitness studio experience and get members further invested in classes from start to finish.”

Next up is the “Find Your Fit” Training Program. This is very much in keeping with those healthy resolutions that only last for one month, as the program is a four week, 12 class workout regimen which launched yesterday. Members can sign up to receive weekly emails with their suggested fitness classes and will also get motivational tips and advice from the FitXR team.

“I’m thrilled to give members structured guidance that will allow them to determine what works best for them individually. Fitness is not a sprint, it’s a marathon, and ultimately we want our members to adapt these habits for the long term. The ‘Find Your Fit’ program will help steer members to the coaches, style of classes and music genres that speak to them and keep them coming back,” Cosentino adds.

Lastly, three new coaches have joined the FitXR squad, Elise, Billy and Adam. Each will bring their own expertise to the role as they seek to inspire and motivate FitXR users to achieve their fitness goals.

FitXR is a subscription-based fitness app exclusive to the Meta Quest platform. With a vast array of total body workouts synced to the catchiest tunes, there’s a 7-day free trial to test it out. After that, it’ll cost you $9.99 USD a month to continue the membership. For continued updates, keep reading VRFocus.

Neil DeGrasse Tyson Guides You In VR Meditation App ‘Maloka’

December 14, 2021 From vrscout

Everyones favorite astrophysicist is ‘the Voice of the Universe’ in this VR wellness experience for Quest.

In 2014, The US National Library of Medicine published a report that outlined how the benefits of having a daily meditation routine can actually reduce anxiety symptoms, improve stress reactivity, and boost your coping mechanisms.

Available now on Quest and Quest 2 headsets, Maloka is a calming VR experience that gamifies the meditation experience to help you create a personalized routine and put you on the path towards discovering inner peace.

Your journey to mindfulness starts on your own private island. Here you’ll explore otherworldly environments filled with various secrets to discover. For every task you complete, you are rewarded with a new calming interaction that you can use to fill your island with vibrant plants and sculptures. As you develop a healthy meditation routine, your island will continue to grow, transforming from a generic landmass into a personalized utopia.

What sets Maloka apart from competing meditation apps is its heavy use of real-world science to help simplify the meditative process. Wellness authors Sukey and Elizabeth Novogratz, the sister-in-law team who wrote the book Just Sit, created Maloka to help guide those new to meditation. Maloka doesn’t just immerse you in a peaceful 3D environment; it activates Beta and Theta brainwaves to help you achieve deep meditation and mindfulness.

Step into the Magic Grove portal to experience soothing melodies brought to life via gongs, singing bowls, chimes, and tuning forks, or load up a Mindful Movement experience for a yoga-inspired session.

You’ll have two friends with you during your journey. One is a spirit companion that starts off cute and clueless but grows with youas you continue to meditate and cultivate your island. The other is famed astrophysics and planetary scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson, who guides you through the experience as the Voice of the Universe.

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As your island grows, you’ll encounter new flora to discover and secrets to uncover (hey that rhymed). Search your island to find hidden sounds that activate those brainwaves or travel through the Maloka Vortex to visit other islands and mysterious cosmic vistas. Each location is designed to immerse you in the experience and deepen your meditative state.

To help you stay on your meditation routine when you’re not near your Quest headset, Maloka comes with its own dedicated companion app on both Apple and Android devices. You can use this to check in with your spirit guide, visit your island, and engage in quick meditation sessions. Your progress across Maloka is synched between your headset and the app, offering a seamless meditative experience.

Maloka is available now via the Quest Store. If you’d like to know more about Maloka or explore partnership opportunities, check out the official website here.

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