9-Step Guide to Getting Started With Litesport
Thinking about giving VR fitness a try but not sure where to start? Or just purchased a VR headset or downloaded Litesport and want the low-down on what’s next? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered in this step-by-step guide to getting started with Litesport. Before you know it, you’ll be sweating it out and having fun in your very first virtual workout.
Navigate through our 9 steps to getting started below and don’t hesitate to contact our team if you have more questions.
Choose a Meta Quest Headset
Set Up Your Meta Quest Headset
Download Litesport and Sign Up for Our 7-Day Free Trial
Adjust Your Headset for a Comfortable Fit
Find a Safe and Unobstructed Space to Workout
Start Your First Workout
Customize Your Litesport Experience
Join the Litesport Facebook Community
Have Fun!
Step 1: Choose a Meta Quest Headset
First things first, it’s time to invest in the latest fitness technology: a virtual/mixed reality headset. Lucky for you, you’ve got options! Litesport VR is compatible with Meta Quest 2, Quest Pro, and the brand-new Quest 3. Head to our blogs on Meta Quest 2 vs. Pro, Quest 3, and Quest 1 access* to learn more about each of these options and the unique features they provide.
But why invest in a VR/MR headset? What exactly makes working out in virtual reality so special? VR fitness provides a unique and immersive workout, unlike anything you’ve experienced before. Here are a few of our favorite reasons:
Accessibility: VR fitness is far more accessible and convenient than commuting to the gym. With a VR headset, you’re not only working out in the comfort of your own home but you’re working out at home with real-world trainers right there in front of you.
Immersive gamification: Working out in virtual reality feels more like a game than a workout. Gamification elements like real-time results, scoring, workout challenges, social interaction, and more can improve your workout experience and boost your motivation.
Variety: Litesport offers a wide range of activities, from boxing to strength training to cardio and more. This variety adds diversity to your workout routine. It also makes it easier to find the perfect workout to match your mood, fitness level, interests, and more. Not to mention it also keeps things interesting!
Social interaction: VR fitness platforms like Litesport also make it easier to connect with others, fostering a sense of community and social interaction. This is key because exercising with friends enhances motivation, creates a supportive environment, and helps light the competitive fire you need to keep going.
*New and existing Quest 1 users will also be able to download app Version 1.12.170 of Litesport from the Meta Quest store. However, due to Meta’s decision to wind down Quest 1 support, we are no longer able to offer app updates to Quest 1 users. Learn more about these changes in our blog.
Step 2: Set Up Your Meta Quest Headset
Good news, your Meta headset just arrived in the mail! Here are two key steps from Meta on how to get your new Meta Quest headset ready for action:
Charge your headset: To start, simply plug the charging cord into your Meta Quest headset and a power source to get that battery juiced up. Keep an eye out for the charging indicator turning green, letting you know it's fully charged and ready to go. Meta recommends keeping your headset connected to power while it runs the initial updates.
Download the Meta Quest app & create your account: If you’re new to Meta, you’ll first need to set up a Meta account. This action is part of the device setup process in the Meta Quest mobile app, so let the app guide you through it. Or you can set up a Meta account on the web at auth.meta.com.
Step 3: Download Litesport and Sign Up for Our 7-Day Free Trial
Once you’re good to go on your Meta account, you can find and download Litesport in the Meta store. After downloading, we offer two membership options for you to choose from: Standard and Premium:
Standard: This is the lowest-priced VR fitness subscription available. With Standard, you gain access to a growing library of 100+ workouts and production music Punch Tracks for only $8.99/month.
Premium: Unlock unlimited access to premium content dropping daily, including Punch Tracks programmed to an always-growing library of the latest charting music and classes led by our best-in-class trainers. With Premium, you get a front-row pass to all that Litesport has to offer, for as low as $18.99/month.
Not sure if you’re ready for premium yet? With our 7-day risk-free trial, you have a whole week to try out our premium membership worry-free. Learn more and get started today.
Step 4: Adjust Your Headset for a Comfortable Fit
So you’ve got the headset and you’re set up with the Litesport membership option that’s right for you. But before you put on your headset and press play on your first workout, let’s make sure to adjust your headset to your unique face shape and size. Here are a few ways you can make adjustments so your VR experience is as comfortable as possible:
Adjustable strap design: Loosen or tighten the back and top straps by adjusting the sliders toward or away from you. Play around with this till you find the right fit that’s tight enough to stay on your head throughout a workout, but not tight enough that you’re getting a headache.
Lens positioning: Use the lens adjustment wheel on the bottom left side of the Meta Quest 3 headset to change how close together the lenses are. Do this until the visuals in the headset are clear and visually comfortable to see. To change the lens spacing on your Meta Quest 2, gently adjust the lenses by shifting them together or apart. There are three lens spacing settings for Meta Quest 2.
Depth adjustment: If you have the new Meta Quest 3 you can adjust how far the lenses are from your face or eyeglasses by fiddling with the depth adjustment buttons. You’ll find the eye-relief buttons next to the lenses inside the facial interface. Hold down the button to adjust the distance and repeat to the same degree on the other side to ensure the settings are the same.
Glasses spacer: If you have glasses that are 142mm or less in width and 50mm or less in height you can use the glasses spacer for a much more comfortable experience. First, remove the facial interface foam from your headset. Then attach the glasses spacer to your headset by pressing it into place where the foam just was. Place the foam over the spacer and you’re good to go.
Pst... looking for more ways to enhance your VR experience? Head to our blog for even more tips and tricks!
Step 5: Find a Safe and Unobstructed Space to Workout
Next up, let’s make sure you have a safe space to work out. A guardian or boundary creates a safe area for you to explore virtual reality without bumping into anything. Meta recommends setting aside a 6.5 ft x 6.5 ft unobstructed playspace area or larger. This should be enough space for you to work out in VR with Litesport. And by unobstructed we mean no hanging lights, trippable obstacles, or roaming pets.
We also suggest using the passthrough feature to take a look at your real-world surroundings to double-check that nothing is in your way. With Litesport, you can also keep passthrough mode on throughout your workout. This offers better spatial awareness while making it look like your trainer is right there with you in your living room.
If you're setting up a boundary for the first time, follow the instructions you see in your headset or head to Meta’s article for more information.
Step 6: Start Your First Workout
Now that you’re all set up and ready to go it’s time to start your first workout! There are five ways to workout with Litesport:
Boxing – Trainer Classes: Improve your form, enhance your boxing technique, and get expert instruction and motivation in these trainer-guided sessions.
Boxing – Mitt Drills: Face your trainer head-on in classes that mimic pad or focus mitt training.
Boxing – Punch Tracks: Test your rhythm and strength as you throw punches in time to the lights and beat of a single song.
Total Body: Get your arms and legs moving with dynamic and interactive VR elements that work the full body like rope swings and speed bag punches.
Strength: Build strength the right way in this unique-to-VR dumbbell-based workout.
No matter the workout, all classes are incredibly fun while pushing you to do your best. But if you’re new to Litesport or working out in general, we recommend these resources as a great place to start:
Brush up on your boxing skills with our boxing form 101 guide
Review a few strength training basics with our Movement 101 Demo Series
Check out our Litesport Beginner Guide to help prepare you for your first workout
Press play on any beginner-level Trainer Class, Total Body, or Strength workout for more hands-on support & trainer instruction
Or practice one boxing technique at a time in one of our FOCUS class series
After you get a handle on your first few beginner-level classes, try one of our Punch Tracks which allows you to pick your own music and box to the beat. You can select a single song or a few together to make a personal playlist. Choose easy, medium, or hard to get the right challenge for you.
Step 7: Customize Your Litesport Experience
There are plenty of ways to personalize your workout experience with Litesport! Here are a few options to turn your workout up a notch:
Update your settings: For personalized content recommendations, take some time to answer the onboarding questions that pop up the first time you sign into the Litesport app. These optional questions help us recommend the best content for you by getting to know you, your goals, and your preferences. If you skipped them, you can head into your Settings at any time and select “Manage Recommendations”.
Filter to find the best workout: Use the filter function in the upper left-hand corner to filter your workouts by difficulty, length, trainer, genre, and more. You can also star your favorite workouts and view them all in one place.
Start liking songs: The more you interact with the app and express interest in certain workouts, the better able we are to recommend content you might like. So start liking or favoriting workouts so we can provide you with personalized content recommendations.
Build your first playlist: Our Playlist Builder feature lets you pick and choose the selection of workouts you want, put them in order, and press play to advance seamlessly from one to the next. It’s one of the easiest ways to build the workout you want, with all your favorite music, trainers, and classes.
Step 8: Join the Litesport Facebook Community
At Litesport, we’re more than just another workout. We’re a community of fighters living in the beat of the moment and chasing the experiences that challenge us and make us stronger. And we’re always stronger as a community, learning and supporting one another as we gain confidence and strength one punch at a time.
That’s why we launched our Litesport Facebook community. The goal is to connect you to other Litesporters and our best-in-class trainers so you can get access to the content and motivation you need to feel supported in your fitness journey. And together, we can help hold each other accountable to our biggest fitness goals.
So what are you waiting for? Don’t miss out on the chance to receive exclusive content, win prizes, and experience live coaching from your trainers.
Step 9: Have Fun!
The most important step of them all is this: have fun! That’s the goal of Litesport, to create a workout experience that feels less like a chore and more like a game. So have fun, challenge your friends to a Litesport Match, join our community to make new friends, and watch yourself get stronger with each workout.
Have more questions about getting started with Litesport? Head to our support page or reach out to our team for more information.
