Beat Saber is a popular VR rhythm game that doubles as an engaging fitness app by providing a cardio workout through slicing beat-infused blocks with virtual lightsabers to music. It involves arm movements, speed, and occasional full-body motions like ducking and dodging obstacles, which can increase stamina and muscle definition, especially in the upper body. Players have reported burning a significant number of calories during sessions, with heart rates reaching moderate cardio levels, making it a good cardio exercise for many users.

While Beat Saber is effective for cardio and upper-body fitness, it is not a complete substitute for a balanced exercise routine since it primarily works the upper body and is mostly stationary. Some players incorporate leg movements and use mods or custom songs to engage more muscle groups. For a more comprehensive VR fitness experience, other apps like Supernatural, FitXR, or Litesport VR may offer more full-body workouts.

Beat Saber is available on platforms like Meta Quest and Steam, with the Meta Quest version being popular for its immersive VR experience. Users often track their fitness progress with apps like YUR, which integrates with Beat Saber to quantify effort and motivate continued activity.

In summary, Beat Saber is an excellent VR fitness app for cardio and upper-body exercise that also offers fun and motivation, but it should ideally be complemented with other forms of exercise for balanced fitness.

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