computer simulated environments

Virtual reality is a computer-created setting with which one or more people can connect with components three dimensionally with the involvement of sight, hearing, and (to a lesser extent) touch and locomotion. One's sense of realism in such an environment grows with: (1) more scope and depth of sensory information processing potential actively involved in the human-computer interaction (e.g. degree of range of vision, clarity of visual images, fidelity of sonic communication, number and extent of parts of the body engaged in locomotor and kinesthetic communication); and (2) more quickness and intelligence of the interaction between humans and computers, especially as the behavior of artificially-generated elements better conforms to the tangible and other laws that shape their real-world equivalents. Differences from the latter arise for fantasy world applications. In any event, even in those applications the difference from realistic dynamics must be managed to make a base-line amount of perception of reality for the human to be meaningfully actively involved. If the environment is too surreal, then believable interaction fails. 3D-Castle.com also has interesting notes about this topic.

There is significant potential for the adaptation of Virtual Reality (VR) applied science to exercise. For instance, there are many benefits to group exercise. Exercising with other people can create synergy and competition toward healthy exertion. Peer pressure can also grow follow-through concerning desired exercise patterns. Further, working out with other people can be combined with instruction concerning proper methods to prevent injury and get the most from the exercise. However, gathering together in one place for working out with other people requires commuting. With multi-user online virtual reality, in which members of a group can come in contact virtually, participants can obtain the advantages of group exercise without the costs of tangible travel. Virtual Tours Owensboro, Kentucky for more virtual reality info.

Further, Virtual Reality includes coverage of some of these subjects.