I’ve tried Medium intensity workouts and my heart rate stays higher and my arms are more sore (from more complicated swiping patterns).
I’m definitely sweaty, and I appreciate that Supernatural sends a free sweat guard for the device. I’ve never taken a Pound workout class, but I imagine it’s similar…just more beautiful and fun.Īfter the first two workouts (both Low intensity, around 23 minutes each), I was really sore-especially in my legs. Let’s just say, I’ve considered perusing the classifieds for “Drummers Wanted” ads or auditioning for the next big Medieval period piece that would require lots of sword fighting. I’m throwing my hands all around the room to the beat of the music, and it’s pretty thrilling. The higher intensity your workout is, the more complicated your slicing motions are. And I get to feel a little bit like I’ve done some traveling, which is especially nice right now. While I know I’m not actually in that location, it’s a brilliant way for me to disconnect from the household tasks that typically distract me from my workouts. The only critique I have is that I wish I had longer to just stand there and look around before the action starts. They change with each song, so you are transported around the world with just one workout. Once the workout stars, you’ll find yourself standing on a floating mat in a variety of gorgeous, picturesque remote locations. Honestly, I’ve loved every music set I’ve chosen so far, and it helps that you can preview the song list before the workout starts.
The playlist options range from classical music to country, 90s prom hits to rap, Fleetwood Mac to Ariana Grande. You’ll start to learn which ones have personalities and styles you like (and dislike) as you go. They range from around 5 minutes in length to 25 minutes with a variety coaches. They range from low intensity to high intensity, with some stretching and meditation sessions too. When you open Supernatural, you start by choosing a workout for the day. Here’s why I’m obsessed, what I think could be better, and who I think it’s perfect for. It actually looked … kind of fun.Īfter a week of exercises, I was telling the CMT team I had to write about it. We’d been having a lot of fun as a family with the Oculus Quest 2 my daughter got for Christmas, so I asked if she’d mind if I tried the app out. (It must have been listening in on that doctor convo). Then I saw an Instagram ad for Supernatural, a new VR exercise app. Practical exercise-like walking my youngest to school or mowing the grass-are great for me, but not during winter. Whenever I try at-home workouts, I get totally distracted by what needs to be done around the house. Gyms are out for me (COVID + expense + logistics with special needs child). I was ready to eat healthier, but didn’t expect to be able find a realistic workout option for myself until the weather got nicer. Related: 5 thoughts about my first month at Orange Theory fitness This post contains affiliate links, which means we may receive a small commission from certain purchases to help support the work we do at no additional cost to you.
I shouldn’t have been surprised when my doctor sat me down at my recent physical and said, “So, let’s talk about your weight.” Also, I have only eaten in a restaurant once since the quarantine started, which means on nights that I’m too tired to cook we usually order pizza or fast food.
My youngest has special needs and attends therapy sessions every day. That said, I’ve recently gotten absolutely hooked on my Supernatural workouts on Oculus Quest 2.īut let me back up a bit to give you my story, so you can compare it to your own fitness style. I have never craved a good cardio session and I haven’t had a gym membership in years. Several weeks ago, if you’d told me I’d be excitedly looking forward to my work out each day, I’d have thought you were insane.