However, this particular small exercise bike syncs with VR headsets in order to provide a virtual reality gaming experience while you exercise.

For decades, video games have been viewed as a sedentary pursuit, completely at odds with superior physical fitness and well-being. But the idea of leveraging virtual reality and video games to ...

VR headsets like the Oculus Rift and Gear VR are great for gaming and immersive 360-degree videos. But what about exercise? Though the idea isn't without its flaws, virtual reality could one day ...

Virtual reality is becoming part of the exercise routine in gyms and homes across the country. Recently introduced technology transforms gyms into arcades.

Participants in a small study lowered their heart rates while viewing themselves as fit-looking virtual reality avatars while cycling.

Virtual Reality boxing, dancing For true virtual reality experiences, some gyms offer headsets with screens fed by gaming software. The packages often include sensors worn or held during the workout.

Virtual reality games that combine physical activity and brain-training may help slow cognitive decline in older adults, research suggests.

If you're self-conscious about people watching you work out at the gym, virtual reality might just have a fix. Mariah Hasson uses virtual reality to begin her workout. The goggles take her inside ...

Virtual reality makes exercise more enjoyable and less difficult, according to a new study published in the British Journal of Health Psychology.

Exercise video games that work the mind as well as the body may offer more benefits for older adults than traditional exercise alone, a new study suggests. Virtual reality-enhanced exercise or ...