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Supernatural, the subscription-based VR fitness app, has launched a pair of new workouts featuring the music of Billie Eilish, adding to the platform’s catalog of superstars featured in their Artist Series.
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Songs like “Bad Guy,” “Lunch” and the Sofi Tukker remix of “Copycat” are highlighted in Supernatural’s new boxing workout, while the “Flow” routine features current hit “Birds of a Feather” as well as “Bellyache” and “Oxytocin,” among others. Supernatural allows users to partake in choreographed cardio workouts with headsets strapped on, and a 2021 deal with Universal Music Publishing Group opened up a large selection of songs for in-app programming, including for the SN Artist Series, which launched in 2022.
“When it comes to selecting songs for our Artist Series, we prioritize showcasing an artist’s full catalog of work while striking a balance between song selections that appeal to both new listeners and dedicated fans, promoting the artist’s new work, and using songs that are best suited for our movement modalities and application,” says Jess Zobler, Supernatural senior producer. “For example, Boxing classes in Supernatural use more traditional, fitness-forward music, while the Flow modality uses visual cues such as targets, triangles, and tails to cue movements that are choreographed to embody the song’s feeling and rhythm.”
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The routines soundtracked by Eilish’s music launched on Monday (July 22), and join Supernatural’s 26 previous Artist Series workouts, which includes spotlights on artists like Taylor Swift, Post Malone, Queen and Nicki Minaj.
“Billie Eilish’s catalog is very sonically diverse: Hard-hitting, trap-like instrumentation in the chorus of ‘You Should See Me in a Crown’ allows for boxing flurries and cross-body uppercuts, while ‘Bury a Friend’ features choreographed punches on even beats that match the rhythm of the bass, making it feel like the user’s punches are controlling the drums and snares,” Zobler adds. “Long bob and weave movements play with some of the sinister sound effects in the song, creating the feeling of dodging the evil monster lurking under Billie’s mattress.
“In the Flow modality,” Zobler continues, “songs like ‘Bellyache’ with a minimalist beat and ethereal quality inform the quality of movement to be more open and sweeping, using ‘tail’ targets to move the user in sync with some of the song’s dream-like qualities.”
With the launch of the workouts, Supernatural has also unveiled two playlists with the Eilish songs featured in each routine. Both workouts include tracks from Eilish’s third album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, which was released in May.
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What’s your New Year’s resolution? Exercise and weight loss top the list of resolutions for 2023, but you don’t have to wait until New Year’s Day to kickstart your workout routine.
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The benefits of working out regularly extend beyond the physical body. For example, exercise helps relieve stress and can improve your overall mental health and help you feel more accomplished (it’s not easy sticking to a workout routine!). It also stimulates endorphins in the brain to boost your mood and make you feel more relaxed.
Although gyms usually offer holiday deal and New Year’s discounts, going to the gym isn’t feasible for everybody. Some people don’t have the time, money or the ability to make it to a gym, which is why home workouts come in handy. In addition to potentially saving you time and money, working out at home is a convenient way to start your fitness journey (it also helps if you’re shy or maybe self-conscious about hitting the gym).
To help you get started, we’ve collected a list of must-have exercise equipment and fitness gear that you can buy online. While you won’t find a gym bag, smart watch, activewear, headphones for working out or a massage gun listed below, you will find a variety of items for traditional cardio, strength training and more, ranging from budget friendly to splurge worthy.
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Athletic Works Kettlebell, 44lbs.
$26 $55 53% off% OFF
If there’s only room for one thing on your list, make it a kettlebell. (Yes, they really work!) The handheld weight will get your heart rate pumping while toning your arms and back muscles and strengthening your core.
Amazon
Resistance Bands Set for Legs, Working Out, Muscle Training, Physical Therapy, Shape Body, Men and Women
$19.99 $29.99 33% OFF
Resistance bands are another simple but affective way to get in a workout. The bands pictured above are made from high-grade, natural rubber designed to provide longer durability and prevent the bands from snapping.
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Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbell Set
$379 $429.99 12% off% OFF
The Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbell Set is perfect for a minimalist. Each dumbbell adjusts from five to 52.5 pounds (in 25-pound increments up to 25 pounds) allowing you to switch exercises with the turn of a dial. The dumbbells are on sale at Target, Amazon and Best Buy.
Looking for something lighter and cheaper? Try the Fitness Gear 32 lb. Neoprone Dumbbell Kit ($89.99) set or the CAP Barbell Neoprone Dumbbells (from $7 and up), which are available in 1-15 pound dumbbells and feature hex shaped heads to prevent rolling.
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Sportsroyals Power Tower Dip Station Pull Up Bar for Home Gym Strength Training Workout Equipment, 400LBS.
$155.79 $299.99 48% OFF
The Power Trip Dip Station is an-all-in-one workout bar for upper body toning, strengthening the back muscles and abs. The dip stations is perfect for pull-ups, chin-ups, tricep dips, push-ups, vertical leg raises, knee raises, etc. and can hold up to 400 pounds.
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Vinsguir Ab Roller
$25.99 $29.99 13% OFF
The ab roller is another versatile piece of equipment as it targets your abdominal muscles, back muscles and hip flexors. Vinsguir’s Ab Roller has a 3.2-inch dual wheel for added support and it comes with a knee pad. If you’re not so interested in the ab roller, you might like an exercise ball.
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Yes4All LC77 Adjustable Aerobic Step Platform with 4 Risers
$49.99 $55.99 11% OFF
This budget-friendly step deck measures 42.5 inches and has four, adjustable risers with a slip-resistant surface. According to the manufacturer, the Yes4All stepper can hold up to 300 pounds.
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Everlast 70 lb. Platinum Heavy Bag Kit
$79 $108 27% off% OFF
Get in fighting shape with this Everlast kit. The kit includes a 70-pound Platinum Nevatear constructed heavy bag, a speed bag, wrist wraps, boxing gloves, hand wraps and an adjustable chain to accommodate different sizes.
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Premium Fitness Mat
$29.99
You can use this All in Motion Premium Fitness Map for yoga, pilates and other workouts. The mat measures 72-inches long, 22-inches wide and it’s available in three different colors, including black, blue and pink/violet.
Amazon
Original Peloton Bike | Indoor Stationary Exercise Bike with Immersive 22″ HD Touchscreen
$1,195.00 $1,445.00 17% OFF
Peleton bikes are on the more expensive end of the spectrum, but the brand now offers refurbished bikes at a discount. The Original Peleton Bike pictured above features delta-compatible pedals, a two-channel, rear-facing stereo speaker system with 16 watts of power, a resistance knob for manual control, a 10-point multitouch HD touchscreen, USB microport, 3.5 mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 4.0, a five-megapixel front-facing camera, built-in microphone, and up and down volume buttons. Kenny Chesney, Ciara and Joe Jonas are some of the celebs who have teamed with Peleton.
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Nordick Track C700 Folding Treadmill with iFit Membership
$597 $677 12% off% OFF
The Nordick Track C 700 folding treadmill designed for users who are up to six feet tall (the weight capacity is 300 pounds). Run up to 10 mph on the treadmill, which also has incline abilities and a 7-inch, interactive touchscreen display where you can take iFit Personal Training and personalized workouts.
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Lululemon Studio Mirror
$795 $1495 47% off% OFF
“Mirror, mirror on the wall who is the fittest of them all?” Lululemon’s Studio Mirror is a personal trainer, cardio class, yoga studio, boxing ring, etc., packed into one device. Try Lululemon Studio Mirror’s unlimited live and on-demand classes for free for 30 days.
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