Pimax recently announced the development of a new Ruggedized Edition (RE) of their 5K+, 8K, and XR headsets. These new rugged variants of their headsets are designed specifically for location-based experiences, venues, arcades, and to endure the rigors of VR exercise. They are also built with numerous hardware ruggedization features for commercial use and come…
Update: 4/8/2019 To get your Beat Saber mods back up and running, go here and use the new Beat Saber Mod Installer tool. Mod Saber, the de facto tool for installing and updating unofficial Beat Saber mods, unexpectedly went off-line earlier today. Little is known about what circumstances led to its demise, just an…
A strong core not only looks great but is one of the most functional muscle groups in your body. By properly engaging your core, you can effectively channel the force of your movement to your arms and legs more efficiently, resulting in more powerful punches, faster dodges, better balance, and perhaps most importantly, will insulate…
Who amongst us hasn’t tried to recreate that iconic fight scene from The Phantom Menace in our childhood basements? Okay, so maybe it’s just me and Star Wars Kid, however now you can get your chance too with this super cool Darth Maul Beat Saber mod. Hardware First, you’ll want to order one of…
I’m often asked what improvements does VR tech need to make it better for fitness. The fact of the matter is, the same advances that will make VR better for gaming will also make it better for fitness. Lighter, better-ventilated headsets, wireless technology, a higher field of view, and greater durability are all coming to…
Last June, HTC released the Deluxe Audio Strap as a $99 add-on for the HTC Vive. Combining integrated audio and a rigid harness that ratchets down over your head, it is designed to provide a more seamless experience closer to what the Oculus Rift offers. VR Fitness Insider did a preview just before the release,…
There’s a good reason why The Thrill of the Fight won VRFI’s Best VR Sport SIM Fitness Game of the Year and that’s because it is one of the most effective and realistic VR fitness games to date. When it comes to giving pro tips, there is no one better qualified than the creator himself,…
Holopoint is an unparalleled lower body workout, but unlike some other VR fitness games, it isn’t necessarily one that everyone can jump into and be assured of the best workout their first time. Holopoint, being not only a game of fast reflexes and pumping muscles, but also a game of skill, coordination and accuracy, makes the…
VR has a lot to offer, not just for aspiring athletes – as VR Fitness Insider has demonstrated – but for a whole host of others looking to improve and better themselves. This is the first of a new series of VR workouts I’m presenting that goes beyond the scope of VR gaming for cardiovascular…
VR Fitness checks all the right boxes. Does it provide workouts for all possible intensity levels? Check. Does it lower the perceived exertion of exercising, enabling better performance? Check. Does it make timed workouts feel shorter than they actually are? Check. Does it engage the mind just as much as the body, making workouts dynamic…