The Workout of the Future?
If you think that virtual reality (VR) is only for gamers, think again. The world of VR may affect you sooner than you think and in ways you never imagined. Believe it or not, the next time you break a sweat may be from behind a set of virtual reality goggles. Virtual reality and similar technologies are being introduced to a number of gyms and training facilities.
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Black Box, a boutique gym with locations in San Francisco and Boise, started out with the aim of recreating the world of fitness. With the help of VR, they literally place you inside a video game. The idea of the game is simple: the stronger you lift, the more powerful your character attacks. According to their site, one workout session prompts you to make it through as many rounds as many possible in 30 minutes. Black Box takes traditional exercises like chest presses and squats and rebrands them with names like “meteor” and “tsunami.” Black Box also puts their money where their mouth is by providing dozens of scientific, academically reviewed papers that support their workouts.
In addition to the growing VR presence in gyms, advanced technology is being used in other ways to help you track your sweat. “Smart performance wear” may be replacing your next pair of Lulu leggings. Fitness technology company Asensei has revolutionized workout gear by placing a “constellation” of sensors in their clothings. For only $349 for a top and bottom pair, you too can track every movement your body makes and every ounce of sweat dripped.
So whether you’re looking to take your gaming to the next level or give your fitness wardrobe an upgrade, technology is changing the way we workout. Say goodbye to the boring days of running on the treadmill and say hello to fighting off the villains of an electronic underworld.
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