In a city obsessed with innovation, it’s no surprise that Dubai is pioneering the virtual fitness wave. VR workouts and fitness games are turning traditional routines into immersive experiences, where sweat meets simulation. Vivaan Shenoy takes you through how VR workouts are changing the way Gen Z workout.
What’s the appeal? Convenience, privacy, and fun. In a fast-paced city, the ability to work out in your living room while torching calories to EDM hits is a game-changer
From boxing in FitXR to cycling through sci-fi landscapes in Les Mills’ The Trip at GFX Business Bay, Dubai residents are ditching gym commutes for headsets and holograms. These aren’t gimmicks, they’re effective, addictive, and built for the next-gen lifestyle.
Platforms like VR Dance World, born in Dubai, let users dance hip-hop or K-pop in virtual studios, complete with avatars, live feedback, and global classes. Meanwhile, homegrown innovators like FitnessVR are launching entire fitness metaverses , think digital gyms and 24/7 virtual competitions.
Smart gyms are evolving too, adding AI trainers, motion mirrors, and immersive cycling pods. Fitness here is no longer just about results, it’s about the experience.
As Gen Z leans into gamified lifestyles, Dubai is turning workouts into virtual adventures. Whether you’re training on Mars or dancing on a digital rooftop, one thing’s clear: sweating has never looked cooler.
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