The 2011 Chicago White Sox: SOXFEST will be bringing the fans closer to the players than you could ever imagine. During the time of this event Rolling Meadows, IL based company Motion Fitness will be showing some of the latest and greatest in the world of exergaming. At the event you can expect to meet some of your old favorites…
If we’re listening to the experts, all the evidence points to the importance of increasing physical education/physical activity (PE/PA) in our schools. A compelling body of research shows that, as fitness increases, achievement increases, behavior issues decrease, and wellness increases. Utilizing this research is one of the most compelling reasons for school administrators to use budget funds to increase PE…
We are proud to announce that the new Makoto II will be coming to the Worlds Greatest Exergaming Facility in The Bulls Sox Exergame Academy in Lisle, IL. The new Makoto II will only add to the excitement and enjoyment of all attending participants! The Makoto Arena II is one of the premier Exergaming systems on the market today. Why?…
Jennifer Gerson, Postmedia News Reports CALGARY — With the flashing lights, blaring music and banks of high definition television screens, kids might think they were wandering into an arcade. Actually, it’s gym class. Grade 4 students at the Foundations for the Future Academy in Calgary use video games to stay in shape. While video games have long been considered the…
By PCFSN If you lived in a neighborhood where gunshots rang out every day and drug dealers loitered on your street every night, would you let your kids outside to play? Well, you’re not alone. One of the reasons our children are not getting the minimum amount of physical activity they need is that physical education has been carved out…
BrainBike to be shown at the Education in Action Luncheon by University of South Florida and the Lets Move Campaign’s Executive Director of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. The BrainBike by Motion Fitness combines the latest research in Brain Training – in order to improve memory, reflexes, concentration, and a complete range of mental abilities – along…
The student, parents, faculty and staff of McPherson Elementary (4728 N. Wolcott) welcomed Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen, Ald. Gene Schulter, Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson and Chicago Bulls staff to celebrate the opening of the EnergizaBulls fitness center Tuesday. The state-of-the-art fitness center is part of an ongoing program by the Chicago Bulls to help teach students the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle.…
SPONSORED BY THE CENTER FOR LAW, ETHICS, AND APPLIED RESEARCH IN HEALTH INFORMATION Presented by: Stephen Yang, PhD-ABD Assistant Professor, SUNY Cortland Stephen P. Yang is an assistant professor at the State University of New York College at Cortland (SUNY Cortland) and he researches the effectiveness of using exergames/active games for healthy benefits. The state of exergaming is a relatively…
Mason Ohio -The City of Mason has joined forces with the leader in the world of “Exergaming” (Exergame Fitness) to create an exciting, hi-tech approach to tackling the obesity & inactivity epidemic; it’s called “The VAULT”. The VAULT is a new fitness experience that takes a revolutionary approach to keeping our community active, healthy and engaged with technology driven products…
FREMONT — Video dodge ball doesn’t leave red welts, but the kids in the Fremont YMCA’s new gaming room still work up a healthy sweat playing it. Exergame Fitness products were utilized at the Fremont YMCA which opened up a state-of-the-art interactive gaming room called the Underground, and kids are clamoring for their turn on $80,000 worth of video equipment that…
A Des Moines school has just added technology to its physical education classes. They’re using a light board to get active at Hanawalt School. [Original Article and Video developed by KCCI News Channel 8 – [watch video] Students are using the first Lightspace Play Wall to be installed in an Iowa school installed by Exergame Fitness USA “The Global Leader…
Annual Achieve Fitness USA Business Conference kicked off in Las Vegas, NV with great success! The event being held on September 23rd-25th brought in some of the most unique minds in the fitness industry to discuss ways to start, grow, and expand their business plans. The event kicked off with Peter Twist of Twist Sport Conditioning giving an inspirational speech…
