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Exercise is widely used as a treatment and prevention method for many health conditions; however, adherence to exercise programmes is generally very low. Gamified VR is a promising solution for this. This study included 20 participants playing a total of 36 VR games over the course of an 18-week programme. Heart rate monitoring and questionnaires including rate of perceived exertion were used, and adherence was recorded. There was a dropout rate of 10% and an adherence rate of 90% – successful overall adherence according to the literature. Heart rate whilst in VR was compared to rate of perceived exertion, showing a significantly lower perceived exertion compared to actual exertion. Various health benefits were noted by participants. Overall, this study shows that gamified VR can increase adherence to exercise, lower perceived exertion, and indicates potential for improving health. Further research is required to support this.

A Preliminary Investigation Into the Effects of Gamified Virtual Reality on Exercise Adherence, Perceived Exertion, and Health