At first I was skeptical, then I started reaping the benefits of virtual reality workouts

This article is reprinted by permission from NextAvenue.org. Apart from watching instructional YouTube videos, playing New York Times word games on our phones and streaming a show over spotty Wi-Fi in the evening, my wife and I are not big techies. That’s why I was surprised when she hinted that she’d like a virtual reality (VR) headset for Christmas.“I’ve heard it’s really good exercise,” she said. “Mmmm hmmm,” I replied skeptically