KALAMAZOO — It’s very difficult to help a 50-year-old diabetic who needs to overcome a lifetime of bad eating and exercise habits. Jennifer Harnish Kalamazoo GazetteStudents at Portage Central Middle School use exergaming as an alternative in gym class about twice a month. The games include Dance Dance Revolution, Wii, and Exerbikes. A Palatine, Illinois company called Exergame Fitness is…
Pay a little now – or pay a lot later – most states are choosing not to fund quality PE – just look at one state that is now paying more later – think about adding those numbers among all 50 states – hopefully some of the new politicians that win elections next week will address the epidemic of childhood…
Children’s International Obesity Foundation sees too many financial benefits going to interests which keep children fat. New York, New York September 18, 2008 — According to the CHILDREN’S INTERNATIONAL OBESITY FOUNDATION (CIOF), acknowledged authority and voice regarding childhood obesity, the short-term financial benefits and incentives for fattening up children are making childhood obesity into a profit opportunity for too many,…
Nominations are due February 4, 2009.Selected school applications must be postmarked by March 27, 2009.Please read the below listed requirements and criteria before nominating a school or applying for the grant. Overview Nomination Requirements and Criteria Application Requirements and Criteria Assistance for Applicants Important Dates Judging Overview NFL Network will award one Middle School a $10,000 grant to improve general…
SDSU professor teaches physical education to help overweight students reach their fitness goals SAN DIEGO, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ — Bags of Halloween candy are piled high in the grocery stores this week, providing a dangerous temptation for those battling obesity. For the parents of overweight children, getting their children to understand the dangers of overindulging after trick-or-treating can be even…
IN MOTION introduces Edutainment and exergaming in Dubai The rate of childhood obesity in the Middle East has risen rapidly. United Arab Emirates: 4 hours, 1 minute ago PRESS RELEASE So goes a report from the latest findings by the International Obesity Task Force. And from all indications, this condition is expected to rise in the coming years. To stop…
Circuit Wellness features stations such as an exercise bike connected to an ATV-riding Sony Playstation game. Who would have thought that working out could be so much fun? Circuit Wellness, a new gym located at 6754 Cleveland Ave., is hoping their 30-minute workout concept as well as “exergames” — video games that bring a workout for the gamer — will…
If you have not had a chance to read Brain Rules by Dr John Medina – take the time to watch this video – by the time you get done watching this video – you will begin to realize how important cardio vascular fitness it to brain function – you probably don’t have time to watch this video, at least…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Exergame Fitness Announces Strategic Partnership With XRtainment Zone To Provide Exergaming Wellness ProgrammingPalatine, IL – October 10, 2008 – The growing epidemic of Childhood Obesity and Inactivity among kids, teens and adults has prompted the need for entertaining game based fitness solutions that engage users – called Exergames.Two USA companies that have pioneered the Exergaming industry have…
The health club aims to boost attendance by demoing Wii sports game. In a move that’s likely intended to capitalize on the runaway popularity of Wii Fit, the Palo Alto YMCA has announced a partnership with Hudson Soft that will bring Deca Sports for the Wii into the Bay Area fitness center. Kicking off September 27, this event is the…
Center for the Study of AutismSensory Integration Cindy Hatch-Rasmussen, M.A., OTR/L Therapy Northwest, P.C. Beaverton, OR 97005 Children and adults with autism, as well as those with other developmental disabilities, may have a dysfunctional sensory system. Sometimes one or more senses are either over- or under-reactive to stimulation. Such sensory problems may be the underlying reason for such behaviors as…
Childhood Obesity is a rapidly growing epidemic that needs to be stopped! Here at Exergame Fitness (exergame.com) we sell Exergaming products that are becoming very popular in Schools around the world helping kids stay in shape. Please take a look at our products and if you have any questions contact us directly. Exergame Fitness is the world’s largest distributor &…
