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My First 80 Days of VR for Exercise

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Re: My First 80 Days of VR for Exercise

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Post by seanmcdirmid »

beeskneecaps wrote: post #69
gkfasdfasdf wrote: post #20

What happens when you get sweaty?

if you have the stock cloth piece in your headset, it gets disgusting and you'll have acne by day 3. No way to clean it unless you buy the aftermarket eye piece that isn't porous. I tried working out in VR but realized that working out in RR is way more fun.

The stock foam gasket that comes with the quest is definitely porous and easy enough to wash under water. What headset are you talking about? I can’t imagine how horrible it must have been, was it attached to a PC with a wire?

Re: My First 80 Days of VR for Exercise

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Post by darthShadow »

As someone who is deciding whether to splurge on a Quest 2 for exercising, how good is it without a computer system to link with?

Also, is there any step that requires a computer system like the initial setup etc.?

Any recommendations for initial games to try and guides for getting the optimal adjustment are also appreciated.

Re: My First 80 Days of VR for Exercise

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Post by obscuren »

darthShadow wrote: post #232

As someone who is deciding whether to splurge on a Quest 2 for exercising, how good is it without a computer system to link with? Also, is there any step that requires a computer system like the initial setup etc.? Any recommendations for initial games to try and guides for getting the optimal adjustment are also appreciated.

You do not need a computer for the setup. You’ll need your mobile phone instead.

You may, if you wish, hook up the Q2 to a a PC to play steamVR and Oculus Games. The oculus quest 2 has a separate store (in VR) in which you purchase new games.

Re: My First 80 Days of VR for Exercise

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Post by zwaps »

cagr wrote: post #63
dinkleberg wrote: post #51

Forgive my ignorance, but I always see the quest mentioned. Are there any comparable devices that don’t require Facebook? I’ve sworn off FB and while VR for cardio has me intrigued, nothing is gonna get me to sign back in there.

Meta Quest is totally unrelated to Facebook Blue :)

This is simply not true. It's obviously the same company and will treat your privacy right the same way (i.e. as nonexistant)

Further, you need a facebook account to log in (at least, for now) and it needs to be your real name (if you don't want to run afoul to Meta's terms and conditions).

so yeah, the will use and combine your data for any nefarious purpose see: https://support.oculus.com/146743104076817

"Yes. Facebook will use information related to your use of VR and other Facebook products to show you personalized content, including ads, across Facebook products. This could include recommendations for Oculus Events you might like, ads about Facebook apps and technologies, or ads from developers for their VR apps."

Re: My First 80 Days of VR for Exercise

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Post by beeskneecaps »

seanmcdirmid wrote: post #231
beeskneecaps wrote: post #69

Earlier quoted context omitted.

if you have the stock cloth piece in your headset, it gets disgusting and you'll have acne by day 3. No way to clean it unless you buy the aftermarket eye piece that isn't porous. I tried working out in VR but realized that working out in RR is way more fun.

The stock foam gasket that comes with the quest is definitely porous and easy enough to wash under water. What headset are you talking about? I can’t imagine how horrible it must have been, was it attached to a PC with a wire?

quest v1 no wire but like 4 hour battery life so the wire gets involved.

You also get a semi permanent line down the middle of your head that lasts proportionally to how long you've worn the headset. Also the sinus pressure of having a 5 pound device drooping from your forehead and the red ring around your face and bloodshot eyes (because you didn't blink at all) means you can't go into public for another hour after you use the thing.

Re: My First 80 Days of VR for Exercise

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Post by mbrameld »

wingerlang wrote: post #89
zmmmmm wrote: post #86

VR exercise was a bit of a revelation for me. Used to run 8km per day but lockdown convinced me to try exercise at home using VR and I fell in love with it. Apart from being fun (you're literally playing computer games), I got a much better workout, exercising parts of my body that running didn't touch. I actually started bulking up in my upper arms for the first time in my life. Really surprised me and sold me that…

> I actually started bulking up in my upper arms for the first time in my life. Correct me if I am wrong, but there is no way VR will bulk up your arms in a way that a simple dumbbell won't do better in 5-15 minutes per day, right? > exercising parts of my body that running didn't touch Similarly, running will exercise parts of your body that VR won't touch right?

> Correct me if I am wrong, but there is no way VR will bulk up your arms in a way that a simple dumbbell won't do better in 5-15 minutes per day, right?

You're not wrong, just missing the point.

Re: My First 80 Days of VR for Exercise

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Post by beeskneecaps »

fouc wrote: post #81
beeskneecaps wrote: post #69

Earlier quoted context omitted.

if you have the stock cloth piece in your headset, it gets disgusting and you'll have acne by day 3. No way to clean it unless you buy the aftermarket eye piece that isn't porous. I tried working out in VR but realized that working out in RR is way more fun.

RR.. Real Reality? Funny. I'm gonna remember that one.

haha thanks. Yeah I'm trying to make RR the next big thing. Near zero load times, no suit required for haptic feedback, two 576MP cameras, the list goes on. The birds are still obviously drones though.

Re: My First 80 Days of VR for Exercise

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Post by darthShadow »

obscuren wrote: post #233
darthShadow wrote: post #232

As someone who is deciding whether to splurge on a Quest 2 for exercising, how good is it without a computer system to link with? Also, is there any step that requires a computer system like the initial setup etc.? Any recommendations for initial games to try and guides for getting the optimal adjustment are also appreciated.

You do not need a computer for the setup. You’ll need your mobile phone instead. You may, if you wish, hook up the Q2 to a a PC to play steamVR and Oculus Games. The oculus quest 2 has a separate store (in VR) in which you purchase new games.

Perfect, thanks.

Any first game recommendations btw?

Re: My First 80 Days of VR for Exercise

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Post by jozzy-james »

beeskneecaps wrote: post #237
fouc wrote: post #81

Earlier quoted context omitted.

RR.. Real Reality? Funny. I'm gonna remember that one.

haha thanks. Yeah I'm trying to make RR the next big thing. Near zero load times, no suit required for haptic feedback, two 576MP cameras, the list goes on. The birds are still obviously drones though.

> two 576MP cameras

my model must be defective :(

Re: My First 80 Days of VR for Exercise

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Post by wh4t3v3r »

ricardobeat wrote: post #207
nutate wrote: post #200

VR seems great for folks, but you're putting your eyes' ciliary muscles into a cast and then working the rest of you out. Few activities put your eyes at a fixed 1.3m focal distance for the entire time.

75% of people work on a computer every day, for hours at a time. Those extra hours are unlikely to do any more damage…

Are you serious? Any extra time will damage your eyes faster...
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