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.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Virtual Reality Fitness
- The use of virtual reality technology to enhance and engage users in fitness activities, transforming traditional workouts.
- Gamified Exercise
- Incorporating gaming elements and challenges into exercise routines, making them more enjoyable and captivating.
- Mental Attitude Transformation
- Utilizing immersive experiences to distract users from discomfort or negative mental attitudes, enabling them to perform at their fullest.
Sectors Adopting This
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
