The well-known fitness chain "Les Mills" is implementing courses for virtual reality and marketing them under the name "Bodycombat". Users will be able to complete around 30 exercises to improve their fitness outside the centre.
Fit through Virtual Reality (VR)? We have already tried out how this works ourselves at Towermax Fitness and talked about it. reports. Now a fitness giant is entering the VR market.
Until now, Les Mills offered its Bodycombat classes in many licensed studios as well as online. The world's most popular group fitness classes were available on demand, via livestream or virtually in the studio. The comprehensive Quest 2 app is now designed to offer a similar experience, but in the virtual world.
Kick and punch with the Les Milles coaches
Compared to the original, the combat-heavy training offers new boxing punches and knee attacks, among other things. Obstacles and flowing lines are also woven in between the volleys of punches. The trainers Dan Cohen and Rachael Newsham are said to always be at the side of the sweaty ones to cheer them on properly.
According to Odders, the 30 workout sessions offer a scientifically based programme aimed at beginners and advanced users.
According to the Oculus Store, the app will soon be released for the Meta Quest 2. The exact date and price are not known. Although developer Odders has already gained some experience with the sports game OhShape, the new title will no longer support the first model of the (Oculus) Quest - the VR game will be released exclusively for Quest 2.
Les Mills Bodycombat: VR Fitness for the Meta Quest 2
Although only single-player support is mentioned in the store, transparent players can already be seen in the trailer, who could appear as recorded ghosts. In addition, the first screenshots already suggest that some variations and statistics will be offered. This was also extremely interesting to see in Towermax Fitness. see. Electro artists such as Noam Dee and Fas Fash provide the musical stimulus.
The very detailed pre-launch review video shows what it's all about and gives the game some credits.
Source: Mixed
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