# Mixed Reality Workout Bikes VirZOOM Transforms Stationary Bike Workouts with VR Video Games By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-02-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virzoom References: [wellandgood](https://www.wellandgood.com/good-sweat/spin-bike-virtual-reality-video-game/) & [virzoom](https://virzoom.com/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elecsuit), [Oculus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-motion-simulator) Rift or Sony [PlayStation VR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kat-walk-c2). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [VR-Enabling Exercise Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/360vrfit.md) - [Metaverse-Ready Exercise Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dets-bike-pro.md) - [Spatial Video Exercise Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holobike.md) - [Mixed-Reality Fitness Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinneta.md) - [Realistic Riding Exercise Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muoverti-tilt-indoor-smart-bike.md) - [Hologram Indoor Cycling Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-cycling-experience.md) - [Connected Fitness Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aviron-fit-bike.md) - [Immersive Futuristic Fitness Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ex8s-connect-bike.md) - [Gamified Treadmill Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aviron-victory-treadmill.md)