After a week with Les Mills Body Combat, one thing is crystal clear: this game does not mess around. If you’re looking for a VR workout that gets your whole body moving—and keeps pushing you from start to finish—this might be the one. But it’s not all virtual roses and knockout punches. Let’s break it down. Below I will share:
✔ My fitness data
✔ What worked for me (and what didn’t)
✔ Whether Les Mills Body Combat is a good fit for your VR fitness routine
🎮 What is Les Mills Body Combat?
Originally a globally popular fitness class, Les Mills Body Combat is a high-energy martial arts-inspired workout that combines moves from boxing, karate, taekwondo, capoeira, and muay thai. The VR version brings that same intensity into your headset, guiding you through structured routines designed to burn calories, build strength, and boost cardio—all to a driving soundtrack and slick, immersive visuals.
🥊 My Les Mills Body Combat Stats (7-Day Breakdown)
Here’s what my average daily workout looked like over the week:
| Metric | Result |
| Average Time Per Session | 21 minutes |
| Active Calories Burned | 156.75 cal |
| Total Calories Burned | 197.25 cal |
| Average Heart Rate | 143.5 bpm |
| Heart Rate Range | 76-186 bpm |
💡 I used an Apple Watch to track these stats while playing on the intermediate difficulty level.
🔥 What Les Mills Body Combat Gets Right
1. It’s a real workout.
This isn’t one of those “game first, fitness second” experiences. Les Mills throws you into a session where your arms, legs, and core all show up for work. You’re throwing jabs, breaking things over your knees, and dodging walls in a way that feels fun but leaves you sore the next day (in the good way).
2. Longer sessions = more calorie burn.
The workouts are structured and stackable. You can go 10, 20, or 30+ minutes depending on your schedule and energy. Because you’re using more of your body with fewer breaks, you burn more per minute compared to lighter rhythm games.
3. Competition adds fuel.
The virtual group you’re paired with helps keep you pushing. The leaderboard vibe makes it feel like you’re in a class. That extra sense of accountability and challenge definitely made me dig deeper when I wanted to coast.
😬 Where It Fell Short for Me
1. Can feel repetitive.
The structure works, but after a few sessions, I found myself recognizing the same combos and patterns. It’s not a huge deal if you’re spacing it out across the week, but I wouldn’t want to use this as my only VR fitness option.
2. Fewer breaks = more burnout risk.
Les Mills doesn’t give you much downtime between moves. That’s great for intensity—but tough if you’re low on energy or recovering from a hard day. I had to hit pause during a couple longer sessions just to regroup.
⭐ Final Verdict
Despite some repetition and intensity that might be too much for beginners, Les Mills Body Combat delivers a powerful, motivating, full-body VR workout. I’ll definitely be keeping it in my rotation, especially for days when I want to push myself harder.
⭐️ VRFIT Game Rating: Les Mills Body Combat
🎮 VRFIT Workout Rating (Out of 5 Stars)
| Category | Rating | Notes |
| Workout Intensity | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Non-stop effort, variable speed depending on difficulty level |
| Full-Body Engagement | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Arms, core, and legs are all regularly involved |
| Enjoyment Factor | ⭐⭐⭐ | Can get repetitive once you get the basics down |
| Calorie Burn Efficiency | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Solid overall |
| Accessibility for Beginners | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Variety of skill levels makes Les Mills easy to pick up and start working out |
Overall VRFIT Score: 4 / 5 ⭐
✔ Great for: full body workouts
✖ Not great for: fun factor! Could use more variety
🏁 Final Thoughts
Have you tried Les Mills Body Combat in VR? Tell me about your experience at hello.vrfit@gmail.com, or reach out to tell me which game I should review next. I’m always looking for new ways to sweat in the headset.
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