Gym Class's product head Paul Katsen says the startup is thinking about the virtual reality experience as more of a social hub than a simple game.

Gym Class has raised $8 million in a seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), is set to launch on the Meta Quest Store in fall 2022.

These apps are virtual libraries with hundreds of workout classes, and they do all of the planning for you — just press play and follow the trainer on your screen.

After Airbnb and ClassPass began selling virtual classes because of the pandemic, Apple tried to collect its commission on the sales.

About Class Technologies, Inc. Class is the virtual classroom for learning and development - built upon the audio and video capabilities of Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

Peloton comes with an app subscription and a screen that lets you ride with thousands of others in a virtual spin class with a live coach, but also offers treadmill and other equipment-free exercises.

The button encourages students to report their professors for not hosting class in person, despite COVID-19 concerns.