Exercise Proper Now With These 360-Diploma Health Movies
Exercising regularly can help Reduce stress and refocus after a long day and will help keep your body healthy and strong. 360 degree fitness videos are a great way to shake up a predictable exercise routine without having to carry a heavy VR display like the Oculus or Vive.
You can watch some really helpful fitness videos on YouTube using an HMD like Google Cardboard, Daydream View, and Samsung Gear. If you are at work or in a place where you cannot use an HMD, you can easily watch these 360 videos on your smartphone or desktop while exercising.
9 minute HIIT workout
Video credit to: Valley health plan
This 360 degree video takes place in a beautiful tree-lined exercise room. The trainer explains your workout and body positioning so that your form is on point. The movement symbol shows you the exercises – 5 pushups, 10 lunges, 15 squats; and the Active Muscles icon Muscles show you which muscles you are working on – deltoids, biceps, triceps, chest muscles for the push-ups. The beginning is more of an introductory lesson in good shape and the actual training begins at the 4-minute mark.
3 minute Zumba workout
Video credit to: Zumba fitness
This is a quick way to get a quick cardio workout when you have the space to dance and move about freely. If you’re uncoordinated like the rest of us, brush it off and move on! It is the effort that counts. The instructor motivates and explains excellent movements so that you can get the most out of this heartbeat cardio. Look or scroll through the virtual space for more immersion and inspiration – you are in good company.
15 minutes of training for mother and child
Video credit to: Loved my life well
If you’re looking to get in shape after having a baby, or need more energy to keep up with your kids, this is a great 360 fitness video. To begin with, you’ll see the day’s workout right in front of you: thrusters, pushups, alternate lunges, Russian twists, baby toe touches, burpees, and a range of other exercises. The video includes a trainer explaining modifications and challenges suitable for experienced athletes. Exercising your baby by literally holding her while you pounce and sit up is an intense physical challenge, but also a connecting experience.
3 minutes of boxing training
Video credit to: Fight Tips
Get a workout in a real boxing ring with a trainer who will guide you and urge you to do your best. The trainer is there to throw punches and you will take steps to block, move, and fight back. It will actively cover the entire 360 degree area, so you should use an HMD while exercising with this video. This is a great mini cardio exercise that will fly by and get your heart rate up in no time. This is a great video to express your frustrations for those days when life gives you lemons that turn into lemonade.
4 minutes of leg training with weights
Video credit to: getfitover40
This weightlifter brought his Samsung Gear 360 camera into the weight room to show you how to do tap and go squats in proper form. You will see him train with lighter weights and increase in difficulty as you progress. Use this video to motivate you to start lifting again or to inspire you to do new weight exercises. Watch the video from different perspectives for a full view of his foot position and posture.
VR fitness possibilities
Exercise releases feel-good chemicals in your brain and keeps your entire body healthy. Taking the time to do a 3-minute quickie workout or an extended series of cardio and strength training sessions can help you meet your fitness goals. Exercise to restore your energy levels, lose extra weight, build muscle, and feel empowered to deal with whatever life gets in your way.
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