Recommended Gear
You want to make the most out of your VR workouts?
Here are the accessories you need for improving comfort and safety and boosting the effectiveness of your VR training sessions. We’ll update this page every time we discover something new that you shouldn’t miss. Thus, we recommend bookmarking it!
Here is a short overview:
The Best VR Headset
Meta Quest 2
The Meta Quest 2 is currently the top choice for VR fitness. It’s a standalone, lightweight, and highly performant VR headset with amazing tracking capabilities.
Must-Have Quest 2 Accessories
All you need for getting the most out of your Quest 2 hardware.
Facial Covers & Interfaces
Reduce fogging and keep your headset protected from sweat with these easy-to-clean face covers and interfaces.
Topcovos VR Silicone Interfacial Cover
Sweatproof and lightproof silicone face cover.
BOBOVR F2
Silicone facial interface with active air circulation to prevent fogging.
KIWI design fitness facial interface
Facial interface with foam pad replacement pieces and passive air vents for reduced fogging.
Controller Grips
KIWI design Upgraded Controller Grips Cover
Keep your controllers in place, protect them, and improve their grip with these controller covers.
Protective Headset Cover
VR Shell Cover
Protect your headset from accidental damage and keep it scratch-free with this easy-to-clean headset cover.
Controller Weights
KIWI design Adjustable Controller Weights
Add 5-150g additional weight to your controllers and enhance immersion and also the training effect of VR fitness apps. Note: Start with low weights and increase only slowly.
Premium Headset Straps
Significantly improve weight distribution and comfort of your headset with these premium headset straps. Some of those straps also come with an additional battery pack for increased playtime.
BOBOVR M2 Pro with Battery Packs
Head strap with battery pack for balanced weight distribution, reduced facial pressure, and increased playtime.
KIWI design Elite Head Strap
Lightweight head strap without battery for better comfort, support, and stability.
Quest 2 Elite Strap
Head strap with integrated battery for more playtime and enhanced comfort.
Headset Stand & Charger
Anker Charging Dock
Easily charge your headset and controllers without annoying cables using this convenient charging dock.
Headset Travel Case
Yinke Hard Case
Protective case that fits the Quest 2 with the Elite strap or similar premium straps and its controllers for safe travel.
Link Cable for PCVR
KRX Link Cable
Quest compatible charging, data, and link cable for connecting your headset with your PC and using it for PCVR.
Earphones
KIWI design In-Ear Earphones
Noise-isolating and immersion enhancing earphones specific for Quest and Quest 2.
Fitness Gear for VR
Accessories that will make your VR workouts way more effective and comfortable, and prevent you from bumping into objects.
Fitness Mats
Cushion your jumps, prevent slipping, and physically mark the border of your playspace, so you don’t hit or jump into stuff.
BalanceFrom Puzzle Exercise Mat
Customizable exercising floor cover with EVA foam interlocking tiles.
Gxmmat Extra Large Exercise Mat
6’x8′ non-slip, shoe-friendly workout mat for home gym flooring. Great size for PowerBeatsVR.
Anti-Slip Socks
Hromec Non Slip Yoga Socks
Socks that keep you reliably from sliding on the floor when exercising without shoes.
Sweatband
Acozycoo Running Headband
Prevent sweat from getting into your headset by wearing this sweatband under your VR headset.
Weighted Vest
CAP Barbell Adjustable Weighted Vest
Increase your workout load and gain more strength by adding up to 20 pounds (9kg) of resistance.
Resistance Bands
YNXing boxing resistance training bands Set
Add real resistance to your VR workouts and significantly increase the strength training effect.
Heart Rate Monitors
Monitor your heart rate, track your performance, and see your stats in-game when using the PCVR version of PowerBeatsVR. Click here if you want to know more about how you can connect those HRMs with PowerBeatsVR.
Wahoo Fitness TICKR FIT
Heart rate monitor armband with Bluetooth and ANT+ support.
Polar H10
Waterproof heart rate monitor chest strap with Bluetooth and ANT+ support.
Floor Fans
Stay cool during your VR workouts and reduce sweat and fogging.
Amazon Basics Small Room Air Circulator Fan
Small 7-inch fan with 3 speed settings for air circulation while training.
PELONIS Box Fan
Large 20-inch box fan with 3 speed settings for a cool breath during your VR sessions.
Post-Workout Recovery Tools
Prevent injury, recover faster from extensive workouts, and keep your body prepared for the next training session.
Massage Roller
321 STRONG Foam Roller
Massage roller for decreasing muscle pain, restoring fascia, and relaxing after strenuous workouts.
Massage Gun
Vybe Pro
Powerful massage gun for relieving muscle soreness and speeding up recovery.
Training Supplements
Improve muscle growth and recovery with protein supplementation.
Whey Protein
MyProtein Impact Whey Protein
Your body uses protein for muscle building and repair. As exercise increases the muscle protein turnover, it is essential to digest sufficient protein. Whey protein is absorbed quickly and, thus, should be taken during or immediately after your workout.
Casein Protein
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Casein Protein
Casein protein is absorbed slowly over several hours and keeps amino acid levels heightened over a long period. Use casein protein before going to bed, so that your body won’t run out of these muscle-building resources while you are sleeping.
