As described by VirZOOM co-founder Eric Janszen, their at-home cycling workout system is "meant to trick you into working out." While most people have the physical ability to pedal furiously enough to work up a sweat on a stationary bike, sometimes it's one's mental attitude or a fixation on uncomfortable sensations in the body that prevent a person from performing to their fullest. VirZOOM "distracts" people by immersing them in virtual reality video games.
Some of the challenges that one might embark on while riding the at-home system include pursing a thief on horseback, flying over mountainous landscapes on a winged horse or competing against others in high-intensity road races.
The VirZOOM bike system is now available through major retailers, but it also requires a virtual reality system such as the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift or Sony PlayStation VR.
Mixed Reality Workout Bikes
VirZOOM Transforms Stationary Bike Workouts with VR Video Games
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Reality Fitness - The use of virtual reality technology to enhance and engage users in fitness activities, transforming traditional workouts.
2. Gamified Exercise - Incorporating gaming elements and challenges into exercise routines, making them more enjoyable and captivating.
3. Mental Attitude Transformation - Utilizing immersive experiences to distract users from discomfort or negative mental attitudes, enabling them to perform at their fullest.
Industry Implications
1. Fitness Equipment - The fitness equipment industry can explore integrating virtual reality systems into stationary bikes and other fitness machines, creating a more engaging and immersive exercise experience.
2. Video Game Development - Video game development industry can seize the opportunity to design exercise-focused games that are compatible with virtual reality systems and can be used for gamified exercise.
3. Virtual Reality Technology - The virtual reality technology industry can collaborate with fitness equipment manufacturers to create specialized VR systems for workout equipment, enhancing the overall fitness experience.