Litesport 2023 Year in Review: Most-Played Workouts, New Features, & More
What a year it’s been! As a community across 2023, we’ve done everything from launching new workouts to celebrating major milestones. And while it’s impossible to highlight it all, we’re certainly going to try…
Our biggest announcement by far in 2023 was when we went from Liteboxer to Litesport. As the leading player in the world of VR fitness, we figured it was time for a new look and a new name. But this was more than a name change! This was a significant milestone marking our transformation from boxing workouts to being your one-stop destination for fitness in the virtual world.
But we didn’t stop there! In 2023 we also launched in Europe, celebrated Litesport VR’s first birthday, introduced a brand-new strength training workout, challenged Litesporters to our toughest workout yet, doubled the fun with Litesport Teamwork workouts, and more.
We also met and worked out with some pretty cool people like the founder and owner of Rebl Union boxing club Aaron Wilson, new Squid Games reality TV star Chase Higgenz, American singer and songwriter Quinn XCII, and more. And we’re still hitting the streets in our Litesport Knockout series, challenging New Yorkers to all kinds of fitness challenges.
To say it’s been an exciting year would be an understatement. Let’s take a look back at 2023 with Litesport and all we’ve accomplished this past year.
Top 2023 Litesport Stats
Here’s a summary of all the hard work you and the rest of the Litesport community have put in this past year, from punches thrown to reps lifted to the most-played workouts in the app:
Total Hours Spent Working Out in 2023: 71,720 hours
Total Punches Thrown: 248,845,879 punches
Total Strength Reps: 2,522,934
Top Fighter by Punch Count: @ScottK2055 with 1,758,804 punches
Top Athlete by Reps: @Justynajj with 31,278 total reps
Top Punch Track: "Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd
Top Trainer Class: 10 min Express Dance Pop with Aliyah (released 3/22/23)
Top Strength Workout: 2 Song Upper Body Hip Hop with GW (released 3/29/23)
Top Mitt Drill Workout: 2 Song Mitt Drill Hip Hop with GW (released 1/5/23)
Top Total Body Workout: 3 Song Total Body Mixtape with Anthony (released 2/3/23)
And make sure to check out your Litesport stats in our 2023 Ringside Recap.
Top Fighters by Punch Count
Although we’re all champions, there are a few fighters who went extra hard this year. Here are the athletes who’ve logged the most punches across the past year, putting them right at the top of the leaderboard for 2023:
@ScottK2055: 1,758,804 punches
@Coastaman: 1,644,493 punches
@SethR8306: 1,238,760 punches
@Bhewey2014: 974,546 punches
@Gman2394: 787,717 punches
Top Athletes by Reps
But Litesport is more than just punches thrown! This year we launched our brand-new Strength workout. With these at-home weight-based workouts, you can target 16 key muscles and filter content by specific muscle groups that you want to focus on. These athletes logged the most reps in this new workout across 2023:
@Justynajj: 31,278 reps
@Dukie1993: 26,872 reps
@Dogrosen: 22,623 reps
@Jaymayovr: 18,436 reps
@Rdeat: 18,374 reps
Top 5 Punch Tracks of 2023
So what exactly were we punching to this year? Well, we added some exciting new artists to our Punch Track Library like Bon Jovi, Limp Bizkit, Stevie Wonder, Coi Leray, Noah Kahan, and more. But the real winners were our top 5 most popular Punch Tracks of 2023, with the most plays across the year. Here they are, featuring “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd in the top spot for the 3rd year in a row:
"Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd
"Thunder" by Imagine Dragons
"Betty (Get Money)" by Yung Gravy
"Unholy" by Sam Smith & Kim Petras
"Poker Face" by Lady Gaga
Top 5 Trainer Classes of 2023
2023 was the year of new releases and themed classes from brand new tracks honoring Black History Month, Women’s History Month, Hispanic History Month, and Pride Month to artist features to classes celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip hop and more. We certainly kept things interesting this year! But some of your all-time favorites include these top 5 most-played Trainer Classes:
10 min Express Dance Pop with Aliyah (released 3/22/23)
15 min Old School to New School Mixtape with Max (released 4/8/23)
15 min Mixtape FOCUS: Power Punches with GW (released 4/3/23)
20 min Hip Hop with Jill (released 6/15/23)
30 min Mixtape with Lissa (released 6/10/23)
Top 5 Strength Workouts of 2023
This year we launched a brand-new and first-of-its-kind workout: Strength. This is a VR dumbbell-based workout that helps you build strength the right way. In Strength workouts, our certified trainers guide you through tried-and-true strength training exercises, incorporating real dumbbells and weights. Here are the top 5 most-played Strength workouts of 2023:
2 Song Upper Body Hip Hop with GW (released 3/29/23)
2 Song Core EDM with Lissa (released 7/14/23)
3 Song Total Strength Hip Hop Advanced with Max (released 5/28/23)
3 Song Abs Latin Hits Advanced with Jill (released 6/11/23)
4 Song Total Strength Pop Rock with Aliyah (released 6/25/23)
Top 5 Mill Drill Workouts of 2023
Mitt Drill workouts mimic pad or focus mitt training with your trainer right there in front of youguiding your punches and coaching you on correct form. It’s the next best thing to having a Trainer right there in the room with you. And these Mitt Drill workouts stood out as the top 5 most played in 2023:
2 Song Mitt Drill Hip Hop with GW (released 1/5/23)
2 Song Mitt Drill Hip Hop with Myles (released 4/15/23)
2 Song Mitt Drill Hip Hop with Jill (released 4/6/23)
3 Song Mitt Drill Hip Hop with GW (released 1/21/23)
2 Song Mitt Drill EDM with Jill (released 5/26/23)
Top 5 Total Body Workouts of 2023
Total Body workouts got your arms and legs moving this year with dynamic and interactive elements including battle ropes, speed bags, duck ropes, and more. These were the 5 most popular Total Body workouts with the most plays across the past year:
3 Song Total Body Mixtape with Anthony (released 2/3/23)
3 Song Total Body Pop with Lissa (released 6/19/23)
3 Song Total Body Reggaeton with JD (released 1/6/23)
2 Song Total Body Hip Hop with Myles (released 5/19/23)
4 Song Total Body Mixtape with Aliyah (released 5/4/23)
New Features & Updates From the Past Year
2023 has been full of updates, brand-new features, and workout releases to improve your Litesport experience. Here’s a review of some of the most exciting changes from the past year:
Litesport Available in 16+ European Countries
We made a big announcement at the start of 2023. And that was that Litesport is now available to download in Ireland, Germany, Sweden, and 13 other European countries from Meta's Quest Store. Not only that, but we’re also one of the only VR fitness games in the metaverse to expand our access internationally. Learn more about where you can access Litesport.
Introducing Litesport
This year we said goodbye to Liteboxer and hello to Litesport! When we joined the VR space in March of 2022, we saw ourselves as more than just a boxing workout. We aspire to be your one-stop shop for all things VR fitness. And with the launch of Litesport this year, we’re on our way to achieving that goal. In other words, we’re in our Litesport era! With this announcement came some new changes like a new logo, brand new website, app UX/UI refresh, updated social handles, an exciting new workout, and a more precise laser-based system. Learn more about the change to Litesport and all the exciting updates that came along with it.
Litesport Strength
In March 2023, alongside our Litesport announcement, we also unveiled a brand-new workout: Strength. In Strength workouts, our certified trainers guide you through tried-and-true strength training exercises, incorporating real dumbbells and weights. These classes leverage Meta’s mixed reality features like passthrough and hand-tracking, giving the appearance that your trainer is right there with you in your own home. Throughout each class, our trainers call out and demonstrate the correct form for each exercise, making your strength training workout more accessible, safe, and effective.
Can You Beat The Bot?
In September, we launched a “Beat the Bot” Mitt Drill, our TOUGHEST workout drop in months. In this Mitt Drill workout, you can face off against a boxing bot to the ever-increasing speed of the “Swan Lake” theme. It’s next to impossible to get a perfect score in your first match-up against the bot. But why not give it a try? Learn more about how you can beat the bot.
Movement 101 Demo Series
Maintaining proper form is essential for safety, efficiency, and effectiveness in strength training. But it’s normal to wonder, “Am I doing this right?!” Well, we're here to help! This year we launched a Movement 101 Demo Series on Instagram and our blog. In this series, we walk you step-by-step through some of the top exercises you'll find in our Strength workouts. For each exercise, we provide step-by-step pointers and instructional videos to ensure you perform them with precision and safety. With this guide, you’ll gain the confidence and knowledge you need to perform these exercises correctly, preventing injuries and maximizing gains.
Meta Quest 3
We had some big news in the VR world this year: Meta dropped their latest and greatest headset the Meta Quest 3! This next-generation virtual and mixed-reality headset from Meta hit the shelves in October. The new headset features double the GPU processing power, higher-resolution displays, full-color passthrough, enhanced controller haptics, a slimmer and more comfortable design, and more. Join us on our blog where we talk about all the new features you can expect in this powerful headset and how they’ll impact your Litesport experience.
Xponential+
This year, Litesport also joined forces with Xponential Fitness to develop Xponential+, a virtual and mixed-reality app that takes well-known fitness studios and brings them straight to your living room. These include renowned Xponential Fitness brands like Club Pilates, Pure Barre, and StretchLab. We were thrilled to announce this groundbreaking new virtual and mixed-reality fitness venture. But this isn’t just another fitness app. It’s a one-stop-shop for anyone looking to elevate their fitness journey through the unparalleled power of virtual and mixed reality. Learn more about our Xponential+ partnership on our blog.
Teamwork Workouts
Earlier this month we also announced a brand-new trainer-led workout option: Teamwork workouts! Traditionally, our Litesport workouts are led by a single trainer. But with the launch of Teamwork, we’re bringing you a dynamic duo of trainers. These classes are the perfect blend of entertainment and expertise as two trainers guide you through your workout, instead of one. These dual trainer-led workouts are engaging, entertaining, and even more fun.
What People Have Said About Litesport This Past Year
This year we’re thankful and proud to be featured in several publications and news outlets including Athletech News, VR Scout, and Fitt Insider announcing our major brand change. Yahoo Finance talked about our collaborations with Qualcomm and Xponential Fitness. Mixed Reality News highlighted our move to strength training. And Upload VR offered a personal trainer’s perspective on the new Strength workout. We were also named one of the best fitness games on Meta Quest in Tom’s Guide. Our CEO Jeff Morin also got a shout-out on CNBC talking about the buzz at Meta’s Connect conference in September. But it’s feedback from you, our Litesport community, that we love receiving the most. Head to our Litesport Facebook group for some of the latest reviews and recommendations.
2023 Ringside Recap
It’s been quite the ride this past year for the entire Litesport community, but let’s not forget about your achievements! You’ve worked hard to beat your personal best, win Matches against your friends, and rack up points in every workout. You never gave up the fight, sweating with your trainers through hours of full-body workouts. You’ve been prioritizing your mental and physical health and building up your strength, confidence, and power in the process.
You’ve got a lot to be proud of. And now you can see all you’ve accomplished this past year with Litesport in your 2023 Ringside Recap. Open the Litesport app to find a shareable summary of your 2023 stats right on the home page.
Your personalized Ringside Recap features:
Your top activity and genre
Total punches thrown
Total active time
Total number of workouts
Percentage of good hits across the year
Your 2023 Ringside Recap will be available on the home screen of Litesport from now till December 31. But you can save your Ringside Recap right to your phone so you always have it.
We can’t wait to join you in the ring in 2024 for another year of life-changing fitness and fun!