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…
Eyeplay Kids Fitness Game Floor offers an interactive virtual fitness playground that captivates both children and adults in an entertaining, exciting, and innovative way. Exergame Fitness is the leading distributor in North America of Eyeplay, helping Health Clubs, Schools, YMCA, Park Districts, Recreation Centers, Boys & Girls Clubs, Children’s Hospitals, Family Entertainment Centers, Schools and Day Care Centers engage their youngest…
Experts are predicting that our children today will be the first generation who will likely have a shorter lifespan than their parents, yet we’re not being incredibly accomplished at changing the patterns of inactivity, obesity, and their related disorders that impact that lifespan. For a long time it’s been commonly thought that the way to get people to make changes…
Leading global solutions provider Pulse has signed a three year contract with Exergame Fitness™ to exclusively distribute their market leading interactive fitness products to the UK and Europe. The products will fall under a new division of the business which will be led by recently appointed Director of Interactive Products, Paul Shinners. The deal will see Pulse offer a range…
“Train Different.” It’s featured prominently on the UFC Gym website’s menu. They focus on boxing, kick boxing, mixed martial arts, and performance training as a unique way for their members to train and stay fit. This attitude is also what led both UFC Gym Sunnyvale and UFC Gym Corona to think outside the “octagon” and install one of the most…
Canandaigua NY – Youth Development. Healthy Living. Social Responsibility. These three ideals are the focus at the Canandaigua Family YMCA. And the addition of Exergame Fitness equipment to the Zone – their interactive fitness room for people of all ages at their club – is a testament to their commitment to these ideas. Exergaming merges technology with gaming while adding…
Exergaming is gaining popularity at health clubs, schools, and community centers like YMCAs and JCCs as a way to engage kids in physical activity. Many of these products fit perfectly along the walls and corners of a youth focused room so that the area may be used for multiple purposes. However, these products are often heavy and not easily moved.…
Newark DE – Western Family YMCA was already providing their members an outstanding club experience with a state of the art fitness facility, an outstanding aquatics area, and a great space for kids. But in their efforts to never stop improving, they wanted to offer more – or to be precise- something different, something that would elevate their members experience…
