My Personal VR Fitness Setup (What I Use Every time)

I get this question a lot: “Ricky, what does your daily VR fitness gear loadout look like?”

As a gamer dad who spends more time in Les Mills Bodycombat than Synth Riders these days, my setup is all about comfort, convenience, and—because I wear glasses—keeping my lenses clear!

You don’t need any of this to start, but afters year of playing, this is the personal VR fitness gear list I swear by.

1. The Core Gear: PlayStation VR2

This is my daily driver. As a longtime PlayStation gamer, it was a natural fit. The haptics in the headset and controllers are incredible and make games like Creed feel so immersive. I also love that I don’t have to worry about battery life since it’s wired. That said, the Meta Quest 3 is a fantastic (and probably more popular) standalone choice!

(You can grab the PSVR 2 here).

2. The #1 “Must-Have” for Glasses: A Headband

Don’t be a hero. You’re going to sweat. Since I wear glasses, sweat is my worst enemy—if it drips onto my lenses or the VR lenses, it’s game over.

A good, basic athletic headband (like the ones you see on tennis players) is the best $10 piece of VR fitness gear you’ll ever buy. It keeps sweat out of your eyes and keeps your vision crystal clear.

3. The “Anti-Fog” Secret: A Fan

This is the other half of the “clear vision” combo. A simple 10-inch fan pointed at my face does everything:

• It keeps me cool during intense sessions.
• It completely stops my glasses and headset lenses from fogging up.
• It helps reduce motion sickness by “grounding” you.

4. Hydration Station: Water & Electrolytes

You cannot play Les Mills for 30 minutes dry. I always keep my hydration nearby. I usually rotate between:

• Cold or room temperature spring water (the classic).
• Gatorade or Powerade (for those longer, sweatier sessions).

Pro Tip: Keep a bottle with a straw or a squeeze top so you can drink without taking the headset off!

5. Tracking the Data: My Watch

I’m a gamer; I need to see my stats. While the Journal tracks my long-term progress, I use my watch to track my heart rate and active calories in real-time. It helps me know if I’m actually pushing myself or just flailing my arms. Seeing that heart rate spike is the ultimate feedback.

6. The “Floor” Debate: Socks vs. Mats

I’ll be honest with you guys: I usually just workout in standard cotton socks. I’ve been doing this a while, I know my floor, and I’m used to it.

However, if you are a beginner, I do NOT recommend this. Non-carpet floors turn into ice rinks when you sweat.

For safety, I highly recommend grip socks so you don’t slip. I’m also currently looking at upgrading to a good workout mat soon to help save my joints and define my play space—so stay tuned for that update!

Where to Find My Top VR Fitness Gear?

That’s my personal setup! It’s simple, and it works.

If you’re looking for my specific recommendations on fans, headbands, mats, or even which headset to buy, I’ve put all my top picks (with links) on one page.

Check out my full Top VR Fitness Gear Recommendations page!

What’s in your daily “loadout”? Let me know in the comments.