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A first-of-its-kind research study concluded that the workouts in <\/span>Supernatural<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>our industry-leading virtual reality fitness platform, are the workout equivalent to common cardio and fitness activities such as running, boxing and swimming. This validates the effectiveness of VR fitness, which was often met with skepticism.<\/span><\/p>\n The study, led by Dr. Ryan Rhodes at University of Victoria, Canada, and co-authored by Tabitha Craig and Dr. Yoah Sui, set out to quantify the results of exercising in VR. They aimed to measure how working out in a VR headset compares to more traditional forms of cardiovascular exercise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The study concluded that Supernatural is a scientifically-proven workout and it can be a core part of your regular, healthy cardio routine. Supernatural\u2019s average workout qualifies as vigorous activity. This means that Supernatural can help users meet their recommended physical activity guidelines of 75 minutes a week of vigorous activity in half the time of the recommended guideline of 150 minutes a week of low to moderate physical activity.<\/span><\/p>\n Supernatural workouts such as Supernatural Flow, a full-body cardio workout, are the workout equivalent to running. Supernatural Boxing is the workout equivalent to boxing in real life and, at a medium intensity, is the workout equivalent to bicycling, boxing (sparring), or aerobic dancing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThere is a common misconception that workouts have to be a no-pain, no-gain situation,\u201d says Leanne Pedante, Supernatural\u2019s Head of Fitness. \u201cThis study proves that you can experience the joy and fun that many report feeling in their Supernatural fitness routine, without compromising in terms of energy expended.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve always believed that the best workout is the one you actually do, and Supernatural was created to improve lives through making movement accessible, enjoyable and fun,\u201d says Supernatural Co-Founder, Aaron Koblin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n * Based on a 2022 study<\/a><\/span>\u00a0done by the University of Victoria analyzing and comparing energy expenditure measured in Metabolic equivalents (METs). Learn more at <\/span>https:\/\/getsupernatural.com\/research\/physicalefficacyterms<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nSame Results, Half the Time<\/h2>\n