Let’s be honest, working out can be a pain, and not in the “bothersome” sense of the word but literally painful. The purpose of a workout is to tire, weaken and break down muscles so they rebuild stronger than before. The old adage of “no pain, no gain” was coined for a reason. Exercising in a VR environment helps to trick our mind into pushing through the pain because it’s a fun experience.
Emilie Lemoine, general manager of the Fun Workout VR Fitness Experience, said, “What VR is really good at doing is distracting you, and this is incredibly important in exercise. When you're distracted, you have a goal or you have something you're focusing on, you do not perceive discomfort the same way.”
Have you woken up sore the day after a good pickup basketball game, a day skiing on the slopes, or a joyful afternoon gardening? It’s a similar concept — you are doing something you enjoy, so rather than focusing on the pain of one more rep, you are focused on the activity and goals being accomplished.
The benefits of a VR workout for the athlete and you are clear !