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

Boosting exercise is often on the agenda in the new year, but if you’re struggling to stick to a new fitness regime, University of South Australia research shows that virtual reality (VR) will not ...

Extended reality is bringing immersive, personalized workout experiences to the fitness industry. Leaders at four fitness brands told BI their extended-reality services helped them reach new users.

As a junior doctor in my fourth year of radiology training, work plays an outsized role in my life—and there never seem to be enough hours in the day to complete all my tasks. For a long time, I ...

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers investigated the impact of virtual reality (VR) exercise on brain functioning, particularly its effect on working memory, a ...

Slicing orbs to the beat of your favorite song, jumping over and ducking under laser beams, or sword fighting orcs in the middle of a forest — if these workouts sound like a lot more fun than clocking ...

A single session of self-managed virtual reality (VR) exercise may help reduce endometriosis pain, a study suggests. Pain management for endometriosis typically involves a combination of ...

Video games can provide fitness and mental health benefits. Gamified fitness can make working out more engaging and fun. Fitness-based video games are available on various platforms, including VR ...

A virtual reality (VR) exercise session may be as effective as telehealth appointments at providing short-term pain relief for women diagnosed with endometriosis, according to the results of a new ...