• Reduced perceived exertion: A key psychological benefit of VR is its ability to distract the brain from physical discomfort ...

Learning proper boxing techniques, dodging balloons and dancing with a virtual instructor was how two elementary school classes kicked off a new after-school fitness program at Travis Heights ...

The Virtual Reality "Flow" workout on Supernatural lets you wield one or two batons at fast moving targets in hyper-realistic immerisve 360 settings. Imagine a home gym. Now take away the treadmill, ...

I'm standing on top of Machu Picchu, listening to Lil Wayne and smashing flying spheres with a bat in each hand. The instructor encourages me to look around and take in the beauty around me. The next ...

Children and youth with mobility disabilities face a tremendous challenge in preventive health, including a lack of accessible aerobic exercise options. Dr. Byron Lai, assistant professor in the UAB ...

I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, ...

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! As a psychologist and researcher, Erick Gallun of Portland, ...

Most exercisers stop 'exer-gaming' when the program gets too tough or dull -- could sensors that tune into a person's emotional state reverse low adherence? Virtual reality (VR) video games that ...