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As a precursor to the upcoming Games for Health event in Boston we sat down with Dr. Ernie Medina Jr. to discuss the potential benefits of exergaming and why he see’s it to be such a valuable tool. 1. What made you choose to work with Exergaming? My day job as a preventive care specialist (think combo exercise physiologist/nutritionist/behavior counselor)…

As a precursor to the upcoming Games for Health event in Boston we sat down with Professor Stephen Yang of SUNY Cortland, NY to discuss the potential benefits of active gaming and why he see’s it to be such a valuable tool. 1. What made you choose to work with Exergaming? Exergaming came to me after teaching many years at…

The 7th Annual Games for Health Conference is nearing! On May 18-19 hundreds of game developers, health professionals, and leading researchers will brainstorm and debate how video game and videogames technologies can work to improve health & healthcare. At this event one of the leaders in the industry, Exergame Fitness will be showcasing how some of these technologies can in…

KUSA – There are a lot of ways to burn calories. Ironing: 150 per hour. Washing the dog: up 240 per hour. However, if you’re looking for something that doesn’t involve scalding steam and wet dog smell, “Exergaming” could be your ticket. Exergaming is a training technique used by the Avalanche, Nuggets and countless other pro teams. It basically combines…

Gaming, or the playing of video or computer games, is not often described a healthy activity. Some would argue that sitting in front of a screen all day engaged in games is an unhealthy and socially destructive habit. But not necessarily so, said Barbara Chamberlin, a game researcher at the New Mexico State University Learning Games Lab. “We have such…

One of the most important things in today’s society is finding different ways to engage kids of all ages in physical activity.  While you may not see a child volunteer to go jump on a traditional exercise bike, you will see the RUN to the Exerbike. Pedal to play! It’s really that simple. The USA made “Exerbike” is a commercial-grade…

Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association DALLAS, April 26, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Active-play video games show potential in increasing players’ physical activity, according to a new report in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. However, continued research is needed to investigate the health effects and other potential benefits of active-play video games,  researchers concluded. The review, designed to…

When it comes to finding an exergaming product that is engaging, fun, and keeps people coming back then look no further than the T-Wall.  The rules for T-wall are simple but challenging: on a wall with numerous touch surfaces, red signals light up in sequence of varying positions and speeds.  Your task is to deactivate the light as soon as…

The 2011 B’More Healthy Event was one of the largest health and wellness events Baltimore has ever seen as well over 25,000 people attended.  Young children, older adults, and the elderly were treated to an Expo that was designed to showcase vendors, programs, and opportunities to get people moving, taking action and making choices to be more healthy. During the…

On April 11th, 2011 Sierra Vista Junior High in Canyon Country, California put on one of the largest showcases of innovative ways to keep their students healthy.  Throughout the day students were exposed to different types of Exergaming and Fitness equipment to stimulate the mind and body. George Velarde, Head Physical Education Instructor and Advisory Board member of Exergame Fitness…

Sierra Vista Jr. High School Shares Nationally Recognized Physical Education Program Rolling Meadows, IL, April 08, 2011 –(PR.com)– Sierra Vista has become a model school for a new approach to physical education that engages every student. The school’s leadership and staff have long-recognized the multiple benefits of a strong fitness-based physical education program. The most apparent outcome is the link…