More than just a workout, we’ve always believed HOLOFIT VR Fitness is an experience.
We’ve combined amazing immersive environments, engaging exercises, and now, a brand-new feature to take your VR fitness journey to the next level: Avatar Customization.
But you may be wondering, does customizing your avatar actually impact your workout?
Yes! It does more than just make your avatar look good. It actually transforms the way you approach and engage with your fitness routine.
Let’s explore how this new feature can significantly change your HOLOFIT VR workouts.
Boost Your Motivation with Self-Representation
When you customize your avatar in HOLOFIT, you’re not just choosing an outfit or hairstyle.
You’re crafting a version of yourself that you identify with, and this connection plays a key role in boosting motivation. Psychology research suggests that self-representation—the ability to see yourself reflected in a positive way—can significantly increase motivation and effort.
For example, the concept of enclothed cognition highlights how what we wear (and, by extension, how we present ourselves) can influence our behavior and attitudes.
Moreover, a well-known study by Adam and Galinsky (2012) found that people who wore lab coats associated with doctors performed better on attention-related tasks, showing that clothing directly impacts mindset and behavior.
Similarly, seeing yourself in a fitness avatar customized to match your personality can shift your mindset toward taking workouts more seriously and staying motivated.
In fact, studies on immersive environments in gaming and VR, such as research by Bailenson and Yee (2007), show that feeling connected to your avatar increases engagement and enjoyment, leading to better performance and immersion in virtual spaces.
Higher motivation, better performance and immersion, AND a cool-looking avatar… So far, so good!
Create a Sense of Ownership and Accountability
When you customize your avatar, it feels like it belongs to you, right? It’s because this customization fosters a sense of ownership – and with it accountability.
Research shows that feeling a personal connection to something increases our accountability toward it. A study by O’Brien and Toms (2008) emphasizes the importance of self-representation in digital avatars, finding that users are more engaged and feel a deeper connection when they identify with their avatar.
This accountability can keep you coming back to your workouts, knowing that every session brings you closer to your fitness goals — both in the real world and in the virtual one.
It’s yet another aspect of HOLOFIT designed to help you stick to your fitness routine.
How to Customize Your Avatar
You can customize your avatar in the HOLOdeck, the same place where you have been customizing your HOLOships.
To the right of the Main Menu, you’ll see your HOLOship and your avatar on the HOLOdeck. Access the edit options by clicking the palette icon next to your avatar.
There you’ll find the options to customize your appearance, choose your clothing, choose a ready-made outfit, and add fun accessories. Of course, you can edit your avatar at any time.
Avatar customization in HOLOFIT is about more than just appearance. It’s about making your VR workouts a more personal, immersive, and engaging experience.
By creating an avatar that truly represents you, you can tap into deeper levels of motivation, accountability, and enjoyment, transforming the way you approach your fitness journey.
Sweat in style!
Ready to create your avatar and transform your workouts? Head to HOLOFIT, start customizing, and share your new look with us on social media using #HOLOFITStyle!
