Walk into any youth fitness clubs or kids fitness games center and you’ll find most of them are put together in a similar way; couches, tv, video game consoles, pop machine etc. In places that are trying to encourage health and fitness for their members, this seems like an odd way to furnish a space. But the reason this style…
Physical therapy is not most people’s idea of a fun time. It often pushes one just beyond their comfort zone in their abilities and seeing visible results can take a while. But what if the therapy session was an engaging interactive exergames in rehab, providing interactive fitness instant feedback to motivate the user to continue to push themselves? Fitness-Gaming.com describes…
The RYE YMCA is set to install one of the biggest Exergame rooms in New York this September. The room will include seven different interactive fitness products: tWall 64, Exerbikes, JumpQ, 3Kick, HeavyBall, Pavigym 3.0 Floor, and Nexersys.These products will be used to create a highly engaging and physical environment for both kids and adult members alike. Following their vision…
Rock Climbing continues to grow in popularity because its fun, adventurous and challenges the body and mind. The fitness benefits of rock climbing continue to add to the popularity of the sport providing a full body workout for all ages and strength levels. Rock climbing offers a nonstop physical challenge while simultaneously engaging your mind. Inside a club is one…
After five years, Hemet Unified School District will once again open a Community Day School (ASPIRE) that will serve expelled and at risk youth in grades 7-12.. ASPIRE Community Day School is planning to offer a variety of opportunities to help their students including: smaller class sizes, a strong set of social and behavioral support interventions, and an exciting blended learning curriculum…
If you talk to the average health club-goer – or even the personal trainers – about what fitness equipment they or their clients use, you’ll get the standard answer of the treadmill, stationary bikes, free weight or machines. Some of them will talk about the classes they attend like yoga or zumba or the products that use your body weight…
No matter what time of day it is, whether the weather or traffic is bad; indoor cycling simulator games let you get the most out of your ride—even when you’re inside. Nothing is more frustrating than planning a full workout only to have it affected by things you can’t control. With virtual cycling games you can experience the benefits of…
Have you ever been watching a sporting event and routing on your favorite team when suddenly the officials and the officiating become the story? Bad calls, missed fouls or penalties. It can be extremely frustrating to us as fans. We usually find ourselves screaming at the TV (like they can hear us) “Come on! Just let ‘em play!” I know…
Video gaming is one of the most popular activities kids choose to spend their free time on. According to a national survey conducted by the National Institute on Media and the Family (NIMF) “92% of children and adolescents ages 2-17 play video games” and “…on average, [children ages 2-18 spend] 20-33 minutes a day playing video games.” Many people are anti-video games…
Cardio fitness videos and exergaming is one of the more efficient ways to engage the new member at your club. These interactive games can not only get the blood pumping, but can do so much more. Studies have shown that the best cardio workouts can be when the participant doesn’t even know their exercising with active games. Interactive products focused on cardio…
The word “Interactive” in the fitness industry has become so common that it could mean something as simple as walking on a treadmill and watching ESPN or a movie. True Interactive Fitness Equipment is much more. It is computer game technology to motivate, engage participation, and measure results, so that fitness training becomes a fun and entertaining experience. What are…
Seattle WA – Exergaming has been a big success in helping YMCA’s plan and program for youth fitness at their families. In December 2014, the YMCA of Greater Seattle Association installed exergame rooms at the Coal Creek Family YMCA and Dale Turner YMCA in what they were hoping would be the first of the association’s facilities to work with Exergame…
