Learning proper boxing techniques, dodging balloons and dancing with a virtual instructor was how two elementary school classes kicked off a new after-school fitness program at Travis Heights ...

• Reduced perceived exertion: A key psychological benefit of VR is its ability to distract the brain from physical discomfort ...

I'm standing on top of Machu Picchu, listening to Lil Wayne and smashing flying spheres with a bat in each hand. The instructor encourages me to look around and take in the beauty around me. The next ...

Rehabilitating balance can require endless repetitive exercises, but new University of Queensland research could unlock the potential of virtual reality (VR) games to make physical rehab more ...

Most exercisers stop 'exer-gaming' when the program gets too tough or dull -- could sensors that tune into a person's emotional state reverse low adherence? Virtual reality (VR) video games that ...

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! As a psychologist and researcher, Erick Gallun of Portland, ...

What are the best VR fitness games? One seasonal food coma later and you're already pondering how you can use your new VR headset to go from roleplaying as an anime gremlin to improving your health.

In my quiet moments on difficult winter days, I try to put on my Meta Quest VR headset for just half an hour. It's not to play games or watch movies. It's so I can move. Supernatural, a subscription ...

An estimated one to two million people already work out while wearing a virtual reality headset. We break down the best fitness apps and games for... I'm standing on top of Machu Picchu, listening to ...