After losing over 30 pounds exercising in VR for six months, I can say it’s worth the effort (and sweaty faceplates)
PC Gamer hardware writer James Bentley chronicles his six-month fitness journey using a Meta Quest 3 headset, successfully losing over 30 pounds through VR exercise routines. He argues the investment and practical challenges—including maintaining sweaty equipment—are worthwhile for achieving measurable health results.
Bentley’s renewed enthusiasm for VR follows years of waning interest in the platform after purchasing his first headset during pandemic lockdown in early 2020. The improved VR game library has reignited his confidence, with recent standout titles like Asgard’s Wrath and Batman: Arkham Shadow demonstrating the platform’s creative potential beyond fitness applications.
His experience illustrates how modern VR serves dual purposes as both entertainment and legitimate fitness tool. While acknowledging maintenance demands and equipment durability concerns from prolonged physical use, Bentley’s successful weight loss demonstrates tangible health benefits from consistent VR-based exercise. The article suggests that VR represents a compelling alternative to traditional fitness approaches for users willing to embrace the medium’s practical quirks and commit to regular use.