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Can virtual reality really get you fit? – The Guardian
Our writer dons a headset and turns boxer, air guitarist and saber wielder in a bid to shake off his lockdown lassitude
Like many people, by May I was having a difficult time in lockdown: struggling with homeschooling; stressing about work; tired out by Zoom calls; comfort eating; drinking too much; and feeling nervous about venturing out for short walks, let alone exercise.
And then I strapped a computer to my face and gave thin air a damn good pummelling and everything improved a little. Virtual realitys role in helping me to clamber out of the lockdown blues has changed the way I think about the technology an…
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