Incorporating Android capabilities and heart monitoring, Meta Quest steps up the game for VR fitness enthusiasts.

Meta has unveiled two exciting health-focused features for its Quest and Quest 2 headsets. Now, fitness fans can engage in workouts using VR while tracking their heart rates for a more informed experience.

Through an  official release Moreover, Meta has informed users that those on Android can now log all their health metrics via Health Connect. This Google health API serves as a bridge between various health apps, allowing enthusiasts to consolidate their fitness information effortlessly without manual data entry.

Heart rate monitoring was highly requested by users for the Quest. By connecting a Bluetooth heart rate monitor, individuals can view their real-time heart rate throughout their workouts. This feature delivers essential information on how VR exercise impacts their cardiovascular performance, making it easier to achieve fitness milestones.

"When you connect a compatible heart rate monitor to the Meta Quest Move, your heart rate will overlay across any game or app in the VR environment, without the need for special integration by the developers,\" explained a Meta spokesperson, Travis Isaman.

  said Compatible heart rate monitors include the Garmin HRM-Dual and the Polar H10, giving users options for tracking.

Additionally, Meta has revealed that customers purchasing the Meta Quest 2 will receive the Elite Strap at no extra cost. This ergonomic accessory enhances VR sessions by providing added balance and support for the headset.

Recently, Meta made an attempt to acquire the VR fitness app Within Inc., but the FTC has sought to prevent this move, accusing Zuckerberg of trying to secure dominance in the metaverse.

Zuckerberg is bullish on the  VR fitness industry On Wednesday, Roblox, a leading metaverse platform, hinted at potential plans to collaborate with Meta, aiming to broaden its VR offerings, with an expected arrival on Meta Quest later this year. trying to prevent Meta Just a reminder that the information shared on this page shouldn't be considered legal, financial, investment, or any other type of advice. Always invest within your means and consult independent financial advisors if you have questions. For more details, we recommend checking the terms and conditions and the help sections provided by the company or service we discuss. MetaversePost strives to offer factual and balanced reporting, yet market trends can shift unexpectedly.

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