Why Exergames Unlocked?
Exergames are videogames that encourage physical activity. Here, you’ll find the best and most effective exergames, as well as strategies and recommendations on using them with different audiences and in different locations.
Move over Wii Sports! There’s a new, all-around, full-body moving, heart-pumping set of games for audiences to enjoy. Try track and field, beach volleyball, soccer, table tennis, bowling, boxing and many more mini games to get you off the couch and having some fun. Kinect Sports is fun for the whole family. With the Kinect, [...]
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The Smurfs Dance Party track list is a collection of classic dance hits and classic original songs from The Smurfs TV show. Each track has unique choreography and can accommodate up to four dancers. The Smurfs Dance Party, is an all-new dance video game for the Nintendo Wii based on the best-selling Just Dance games. [...]
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By: Michelle Garza With more than 155 exercises covering 8 categories of popular exercises genres like aerobics, hip hop, karate, boxercising, yoga, pilates, and latin dance, Exerbeat, is a great option for active gaming. It is a game that truly offers something for everyone, Namco Bandai, the makers of the We Cheer and the Active [...]
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By: Michelle Garza Using Videogames to Get Our Kids Moving The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommends that kids get at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day. Studies have shown that regular physical activity, especially throughout the day, leads to better academic performance and can have a positive impact on [...]
More...Guide to Senior Exergaming By: Marc Scott Depression in seniors is a serious issue. The American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry reports that nearly 15 in 100 seniors suffer from severe depression—a rate nearly twice higher than non-seniors. Exergaming, however, can help seniors create and maintain social relationships as well as benefit from exercise. Exergames are [...]
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This project was supported by National Research Initiative Grant #2008-55215-18837 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Why Exergames Unlocked?
Exergames are videogames that encourage physical activities. Here, you’ll find the best and most effective exergames, as well as strategies and recommendations on using them with different audiences and in different locations.