Facts: ‘Supernatural’ = Vigorous Cardio, + New MR Mode
We’ve known for years that working out with Meta Quest is convenient, affordable, and—most of all—fun. And today, we’re adding “effective” to that list for Supernatural, thanks to a rigorous, first-of-its-kind research study conducted by the University of Victoria, Canada (UVic).
Led by Dr. Ryan Rhodes at UVic, and co-authored by Tabitha Craig and Dr. Yoah Sui, the study set out to quantify the results of exercising in VR to measure how working out in-headset compares to more traditional forms of cardiovascular exercise. And the outcomes determined that Supernatural is the workout equivalent of common cardio/fitness activities like running, swimming, boxing, and cycling.*
“There is a common misconception that workouts have to be a no-pain, no-gain situation,” says Leanne Pedante, Supernatural’s Head of Fitness. “This study proves that you can experience the joy and fun that many report feeling in their Supernatural fitness routine, without compromising in terms of energy expended.”
We can now definitively say that Supernatural is a scientifically proven workout and it can be a core part of your regular, healthy cardio routine. Supernatural Flow, a full-body cardio workout, is the workout equivalent of running. And Supernatural Boxing is the workout equivalent of boxing in real life and, at a medium intensity, is the workout equivalent to bicycling, boxing (sparring), or aerobic dancing.
Supernatural’s average workout (as performed by its users) qualifies as vigorous activity. This means that Supernatural can help people meet their recommended physical activity guidelines of 75 minutes/week of vigorous activity—half the time of the recommended guideline of 150 minutes/week of low/moderate physical activity.
TL;DR: A prominent research university put Supernatural through its paces, and it came out on the other side like a boss. 🏋️♀️
And it gets better: Supernatural is adding a new mixed reality feature that lets you work out while keeping your physical surroundings in sight. Now you can meet your life-sized Supernatural Coach in your living room while you stretch and warm up, then squat, duck, and smash targets to the beat—all with the increased comfort and confidence of movement thanks to Passthrough.
As if that weren’t enough reason to jump into Supernatural, you’re also just in time for the Disney Hits Challenge. Now through June 9, you can flow with nefarious villains, feel the charm of modern and classic Disney tracks, and celebrate the 30th anniversary of Disney’s The Lion King as you earn 500 bonus points.
Real People. Real Results.
If the UVic study, MR mode, and Disney songs aren’t enough to sway you, we’re spotlighting the stories of two members of the Supernatural community so you can hear how immersive fitness has positively impacted their lives.
As Jessa Ann approached her 45th birthday, she had been out of the running game for three years. Before Supernatural, she was far from a fan of cardio—and now, she’s a self-described cardio machine. She recently ran 4.5 miles continuously—a 12.5% increase over her previous PR of 4.0 miles—and logged a total of 5.21 miles for the day.
“This run wasn’t just about hitting a number,” she says. “It was a testament to my endurance, progress, and the transformative power of consistent training with Supernatural.”
Following his first 11 months using Supernatural, Joseph Hill had shed pounds, was running a 5K on a monthly basis, and hit a milestone of 500K points.
“I want to celebrate the phenomenal gift this has been to me and encourage anyone who has started this journey,” he says. “It’s OK if you can barely make it through a workout on L. Stay consistent, and H will feel easy at some point—yes, even the Pros Only.”
So what’re you waiting for? Put some fun into your fitness routine and take the “work” out of working out with Supernatural today.
