Key Takeaways
- A recent study has demonstrated that Supernatural VR workouts are as effective as traditional cardio and fitness activities like running, boxing, and swimming.
- This finding indicates that using Supernatural can help individuals achieve their recommended physical activity goals—75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week—much faster compared to the standard guideline of 150 minutes of moderate or low-intensity exercise per week.
A groundbreaking research study has concluded that workouts on Supernatural, our leading virtual reality fitness platform, are equivalent to traditional cardio and fitness activities such as running, boxing, and swimming. This finding validates the effectiveness of VR fitness, which has often faced skepticism.
The study was led by Dr. Ryan Rhodes at the University of Victoria, Canada, with co-authors Tabitha Craig and Dr. Yoah Sui. Their goal was to quantify the results of exercising in VR and compare them to conventional cardiovascular exercises.
Same Results, Half the Time
The study confirmed that Supernatural is a scientifically proven workout that can be a core part of your regular cardio routine. On average, Supernatural workouts qualify as vigorous activity. This means users can meet the recommended 75 minutes per week of vigorous activity in half the time compared to the 150 minutes per week of low to moderate physical activity.
Specific Supernatural workouts, such as Supernatural Flow, provide a full-body cardio workout equivalent to running. Supernatural Boxing matches the intensity of real-life boxing and, at medium intensity, is comparable to bicycling, sparring, or aerobic dancing.
“There is a common misconception that workouts have to be a no-pain, no-gain situation,” says Leanne Pedante, Supernatural’s Head of Fitness. “This study proves that you can experience the joy and fun that many report feeling in their Supernatural fitness routine without compromising the energy expended.”
“We’ve always believed that the best workout is the one you actually do, and Supernatural was created to improve lives by making movement accessible, enjoyable, and fun,” says Supernatural Co-Founder Aaron Koblin.
Based on a 2022 study done by the University of Victoria analyzing and comparing energy expenditure measured in Metabolic equivalents
Source: Meta
