VR Fitness Digest: June 2023
Welcome to our latest edition of VR Fitness Digest—your one-stop shop for news, updates, and inspiration to get your body moving and make the most of your Meta Quest headset. Whether you want to work out with a personal trainer, immerse yourself in an active game, or work up a sweat with a friend, Quest is ready to make that goal a reality. Let’s dive in.
Supernatural Pride Collection
Happy Pride, Athletes! This month, Supernatural is excited to recognize and celebrate the amazing contributions of the LGBTQ+ community to the music that powers its workouts. Kick things off with a dynamic Flow workout led by Coach Raneir set to expressive, iconic anthems from LGBTQ+ artists and allies. Throughout the month, check out Supernatural’s Pride carousel in headset for some other favorite workouts that spotlight artists and allies from the community.
Tennis Esports
Tennis Esports is a virtual sport—a competitive game that combines traditional tennis elements and authentic technique around realistic ball physics. Players learn, play, and match VR tennis anytime, anywhere. Practice your virtual and physical game from beginner to advanced tutorials, get real-time technique analysis, or receive coaching in VR. Build up your skills and compete in live matches, and climb the global rankings on the Tennis Esports Tour, challenge yourself with MirrorPlay©, or become addicted to the arcade tennis target game HitEmAll.
With Tennis Esports, you can play in a stadium, on any surface with a small or a big space. Get fit playing running mode against AI opponents or enable voice chat with Instant and Custom match play.
Crazy Kung Fu
Crazy Kung Fu is the martial arts fitness app that promises to revolutionize your Kung Fu experience. Unleash your inner warrior like never before with a wave of thrilling features and enhancements that will take your training to new heights. Get ready to break a sweat in a fitness-focused game mode. Step into the ultimate workout experience that combines the art of Kung Fu with intense physical exercise. Engage in a series of dynamic movements and challenges specifically designed to get your heart rate up, burn calories, and improve your overall fitness level.
Experience weekly training routines tailored to your needs and abilities. They’re personalized based on the exercises you’ve completed, ensuring a challenging and targeted fitness experience. Push your limits, achieve your goals, and become the Kung Fu master of your destiny!
Track your progress and celebrate your accomplishments with enhanced scoreboards and feedback boards. Gain valuable insights into your performance, analyze your strengths, and identify areas for improvement. Strive for greatness with every punch, dodge, and block.
Immerse yourself in breathtaking environments as you continue your training. Witness the stunning beauty of a tranquil bamboo forest, bask in the serenity of your very own dojo, and discover other awe-inspiring locales. Each environment comes alive with original soundtracks that elevate your Kung Fu experience.
Prepare to immerse yourself in an upgraded Crazy Kung Fu universe, where strength, agility, and determination merge to create an unbeatable force. Sharpen your reflexes, dominate the leaderboards, and unlock the secrets of Kung Fu mastery!
NBA Bundle in Gym Class - Basketball VR
Launched in mid-May, Gym Class’s NBA Bundle experience features 30 team-branded courts, digital apparel, and accessories. Now players not only get a workout while having fun, but they’ll also be able to feel what it;s like to step onto their favorite team’s home courts with their in-game avatars sporting NBA-branded gear.
Holofit Adds New HOLOworld: Venice
Pack your virtual bags and prepare for the ultimate fitness adventure! HOLOFIT is launching a new HOLOworld that will transform your workouts into unforgettable vacations—welcome to Venice! Visit all the top sights including the iconic Rialto Bridge, Plaza San Marco, and the majestic Grand Canal. Immerse yourself in unique Venetian experiences, like the Flight of the Angel (with a bit of a HOLOtwist), and witness the historic graduation of Elena, the world’s first female graduate. Uncover the city’s hidden gems while also enjoying well-known tourist attractions. Grab your Meta Quest headset, get on your rower, bike, or elliptical, or try the no-equipment, bodyweight HOLOFIT Freestyle, and start your exploration of the Floating City.
FitXR Community Spotlight: Christopher’s Transformation
Looking for inspiration? You need to hear Christopher’s story. Since he started using FitXR less than 10 months ago, Christopher has lowered his blood pressure, lost 75 lbs, and done things he never thought he was capable of.
Christopher: I absolutely hated fitness to be honest. I would try over the years to get in better shape, but outside of walking/jogging, I could never stay at it for too long. Within two weeks, I’d quit. It was like that every year for the past 10+ years.
Christopher: I’ve dealt with depression for a long time, and my social anxiety made it no better. Food was my best friend. My blood pressure was through the roof—like 193/125. I had headaches every week because of it. I hadn’t seen my family for years. I didn’t love myself at all. With all that happening, I just felt it was time for me to make a change, no matter how difficult it would be. I needed to find love within myself, and I knew I needed to start with my weight and stop relying so much on food to make me happy.
Christopher: My mom bought a Meta Quest 2 in May of last year. She only used it a few times and just let it collect dust afterwards. I decided to bring it home with me and see what I could do with it. I saw suggestions for workout apps and landed on FitXR.
Christopher: It’s changed everything for me. I’m so happy I found FitXR when I did—it changed how I felt about fitness. I know other people find fun in doing fitness the traditional way, but I never could. I look forward to doing FitXR. In the beginning,I could barely do the 10-minute Beginner workouts just three to four days a week. I slowly moved up the time and difficulty.
I’d see people do Expert Box workouts like Sweat Remastered, and I’d say “There’s absolutely no way I could ever do that.” Now it’s part of my daily routine on top of other Expert Box workouts.
Last year, I’d absolutely dread mowing the lawn because I’d be so tired when I was done. Now I can do almost an hour of Expert boxing in FitXR, then go out and still have energy to mow the lawn. It’s put me in a much better shape. I feel so much better now. My blood pressure has also gone down.
FitXR also helped me eat right. Because the workouts were so intense, I didn’t want to throw all of the hard work I put in away, so I totally changed how I ate. I stopped going to fast food restaurants. I stopped drinking soda, and I started eating a lot healthier.
If I could go back in time and tell myself that I’m doing back-to-back Expert workouts with short breaks, I’d be shocked because I never thought I’d be able to do it.
Christopher: The best advice I can give is to just stop believing you can’t do it and just go for it. Even when it seems like you can’t do it, you have to dig deeper than you ever have before and turn that “can’t” into a “can.” You can’t worry about how far someone else is on their own fitness journey. Your only opponent is the past you. Go easy on yourself. You have to take breaks when you need to, and most of all, once again, believe in yourself because you will and you can make your past self proud.
Christopher: The people I see in the FitXR Facebook group inspire me the most. I love seeing people from all backgrounds do what they thought they couldn’t so they can make a change in their life. It inspires me so much.
The coaches also inspire me. They often say things during classes that give you the strength to keep going. I appreciate them for that because sometimes I feel like I can’t do it and they make me believe in myself.
Whether you want to celebrate Pride Month with a sweat session, hit the courts, channel your inner Kung Fu master, or something else entirely, there’s no shortage of content on the Meta Quest Platform to help you reach your goals and get those gains. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned veteran, we hope you’ll share your VR fitness journey with us. Just snap a post-workout selfie and tag @metaquest on Instagram so the VR community can cheer you on.
