Study shows exergaming has positive health effects for people who don’t want to hit the gym.
Study shows exergaming has positive health effects for people who don’t want to hit the gym.
Working out isn’t known for being fun. But new active video and virtual reality games may help change that.
Exergaming, or active video gaming, may be the perfect introduction to helping people be more active, according to new research from the University of Georgia.
Just about anyone can find an exergame to match their interests. Dance Dance Revolution, EA Sports Active and Beat Saber are some of the more popular exergames. Active gaming options exist for most gaming consoles, like Xbox and Nintendo. And previous research has shown that exergaming can have physical benefits, particularly when it takes the place of traditional sedentary video gaming.
The study showed that exergamers felt high levels of satisfaction and a sense of autonomy over their exercise regimen.
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Image: A child uses a virtual reality headset. (Credit: Photo by Dorothy Kozlowski/UGA)
