Cycle in VR (and Blast Fat!)
Most people have given some thought to embarking on a country-wide bike ride yet few actually follow through. Such a trek is quite difficult due to weather, work responsibilities, family responsibilities and other factors....
The Runtastic VR Workout: Is It Fit Enough?
Can you imagine popping on a VR headset and receiving detailed instructions from a seemingly real physical fitness guru? Imagine such a virtual instructor guiding you through individualized workouts. Perhaps you would like to...
Cycle Across the USA in VR
Have you dreamed of traveling across the country? Most of us have. Those dreams typically end when we consider all the time, money and effort it takes to complete such a trip. Few can...
Can VR Fitness Save Hollywood?
Movie marketing and promotion is the essential hidden juggernaut behind all films. In order to get the crowds into theaters movie studios have to come up with new, and often expensive ways, to promote...
Changing the Game with VR Sports Training
Virtual reality sports have arrived. It is now possible to partake in a boxing match, cycling competition, marathon and baseball game in a virtual environment. It won't be long until the masses are engaging...
Life Fitness and VirZOOM Announce Big Changes for Your Local Gym
Think the world of fitness isn't catching on to the VR phenomenon? Think again! Life Fitness just announced huge news that's going to make VR a big part of your daily routine in the...
Is the VR Arcade Boom The First Step Toward VR Fitness Gyms?
The golden era of arcades is long gone. Anyone who passed through adolescence in the 1980s and 1990s will testify to the endless fun provided by arcade video games. These social gaming centers served...
Biking Towards the Future of Cycling with Everysight
When you think about the traditional forms of fitness, you probably picture two athletes. One goes to the gym, straps on a lifting belt, and heads for the squat rack. The other one merely...
What Can Eye-Tracking Technology Do for VR Fitness?
As the technology surrounding virtual reality evolves, the more possibilities arise. The medium jumps forward, in leaps and bounds. Sometimes even faster than developers can keep up with. One of the developments always seems...
Interview: Google Tango and AR Zombies
Microsoft's "Share Your Idea" competition drew app ideas from 5,000 applicants. The goal was to find an app they could create for the HoloLens headset. Zaid Abouqamar found the finalist entries lacking in scope, and set out...