Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Virtual Reality (VR) technology in enhancing physical fitness and sustaining exercise motivation compared to conventional training methods. Employing a quasi-experimental design with a control group, adult participants were assigned to VR fitness, conventional exercise, and no-intervention groups. The intervention was implemented over several weeks with a follow-up assessment. Key outcome measures included cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition, functional strength, and indicators of motivation and technology acceptance. Findings indicate that VR-based exercise produced physiological improvements comparable to those achieved through conventional methods, while also offering enhanced enjoyment, user engagement, and behavioral sustainability. Participants in the VR group demonstrated a high level of technology adoption and a strong inclination to continue using the system beyond the intervention period. The study concludes that VR fitness presents a promising alternative approach to promoting physical activity, particularly among individuals facing motivational barriers, and supports its application in digital health and post-pandemic recovery strategies.
Authors: Nur Indri Rahayu, M. Muktiarni, Yati Ruhayati, Mohammad Zaky, Unun Umaran, Affero Ismail
Language: English
Subfield: Human-Computer Interaction
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7082000656