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ICAROS Pro Designed and manufactured in Germany, ICAROS Pro combines VR and gamification elements with exercise to produce what is described as a whole ‘eco-system for exciting and performance-improving exercise’. Developed for use in hotel and spa gyms, ICAROS Pro offers effective core and upper body training while also allowing users to work on different muscle groups and improve their reflexes, balance and coordination. Compatible with several VR headsets
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including the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, as well as tablets and screens, the system features an extensive library of eSport and VR exercise experiences that enable users to fly, dive or drive through virtual worlds as they improve their fitness. Among the experiences on offer is Engadin, which offers a photorealistic flight across the Swiss Alps and the town of St Moritz in Switzerland. Another thrilling option is Berchtesgaden, in which users can take flight across the Berchtesgaden National Park in the
Bavarian Alps in Germany or put on a virtual wingsuit to take a flying dive off the mountains. “We combine fitness and gaming in the most immersive way. Our goal is to turn workouts into unforgettable experiences,” says ICAROS CEO and co-founder Johannes Scholl. “The original idea and design for ICAROS was nothing less than fulfilling an ancient dream of humankind: to make people fly,” he adds. www.icaros.com
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