“That… training is not a joke” saying VR TikToker @KeemKong85, who filmed themselves making a boxing game called Supernatural with a soundtrack by Lizzo. A user with the handle @vikingprincessvr used ankle and wrist weights for a exercise to tone the whole body while playing the rhythm game ohshapebending over to “pick up” coins and moving his body in ways that corresponded to the game’s instructions.
With most of these devices, users simply put on the lightweight, padded adjustable earbuds, choose an activity from the earbuds interface or on their phone, and complete a workout. Headsets like one from Meta allow you to set up a virtual boundary within your physical space so users don’t kick over a table or bump into a wall.
If this sounds like an expensive undertaking, know that there are options for almost every budget. The Meta Quest 2 headset is currently the best-known, highest-rated stand-alone wireless VR headset with handheld controllers that doesn’t require a smartphone, PC, or any other type of console to operate, and costs $399, but options like the headset The Feebz VR (third on the list below) offer the same amount of portability for less than $50. It only requires your phone to fit the VR glasses.
If you get the feeling that a VR headset could really complement your existing fitness routine, or help get you excited about starting one, read on to check out the Meta Quest 2 and other headsets at a variety of price points.
