As people age, staying physically active becomes increasingly important. Exergaming for seniors helps them to maintain their health and independence, reduce their risk of chronic diseases, and improve their overall quality of life. However, many older adults face barriers to traditional forms of exercise, such as mobility issues, chronic pain, or lack of motivation. That’s where Exergaming comes in –…
Exergames, also known as active video games, combine physical activity with video game technology. These games have become a popular and enjoyable way for kids to exercise while playing video games. The main goal of exergames is to promote physical activity, but they also offer additional benefits, such as developing social skills. In this blog post, we will explore the…
We know that the best method to stay healthy is to stay active. However, did you know it can also raise your happiness and quality of life? All age groups of people, including kids, teenagers, and adults, need frequent physical activity. Regardless of your body type or BMI, you should continue to engage in physical exercise to maintain excellent health.…
In short, exergaming are where video games meet sports. It’s the combination of the verb “to exercise” and games. Aren’t you frustrated that your interactions with video games are limited to a mouse or game controller? Don’t you feel that exercise — like classic forms of working out — is boring, yet necessary? If so, it’s time for you to…
A recent study led my University of Manchester in the United Kingdom concluded that using Exergame equipment can boost brain function in older adults with cognitive impairments as well as maintain cognitive health in aging populations. Some findings included that older users’ balance, pain and confidence significantly improved after 12 weeks of using the equipment. Also, there were small…
Since when did going to the gym become an actual chore? For that matter, why is it so difficult to get anyone in your family, including yourself, to get a little exercise at all? We understand that sometimes gyms aren’t really an ideal place you want to spend your Thursday evenings, with the sounds of clanging metal, mind-numbing routines and…
Increasing body weight and declined fitness levels in children and adolescents can be attributed to the large amount of time spent playing video games, on computers and engaging on their smartphones instead of playing outdoors. But there is one way to get these kids who are hooked on technology the exercise they need and it is in the form of…
There are a number of benefits in exergaming. Exergaming, a combination of games and exercise, is becoming an increasingly popular activity in which both children and adults are engaging. And although research into this form of exercise is still relatively new, there have still been a number of studies that show the benefits of exergaming. In other words, exergaming offers…
Many people head to the gym or hit the streets to get some exercise and improve their cardiovascular health. Unfortunately, not everybody likes lifting weights or running, which is why exergaming is becoming so popular as it enables people to get a workout and have fun at the same time. Regardless of your age, exercise holds many benefits, read on…
