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What is the best VR for fitness?
Meta Quest 3 or Quest 3S with Supernatural, Les Mills Bodycombat, or Beat Saber. Standalone is essential for fitness — wires are dangerous when you're swinging arms.
The best fitness apps
- Supernatural — coached cardio, monthly subscription, polished
- Les Mills Bodycombat — boxing-based, intense
- Beat Saber — most addictive, music-driven
- FitXR — boxing and dance studio classes
- Thrill of the Fight 2 — boxing simulation
Why standalone is essential
Tripping on a cable mid-workout is a real injury risk. Quest 3 and Quest 3S are the only mainstream standalones currently worth buying.
Calories burned
2-4 cal/min for Beat Saber casual play, 8-12 cal/min for Supernatural and boxing apps — comparable to a Peloton ride. Track with your phone, watch, or via the apps' built-in counters.
Practical tips
- Use a sweat-resistant facial interface ($30 third-party silicone)
- Get an over-the-ear strap with battery (BoboVR M2 Pro)
- Clear at least 6x6 feet of floor space
- Plan workouts at 70-80% intensity for sessions over 30 minutes
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