When it comes to working out at any level, knowing the fundamental movements and exercises are key. Not only for having an effective workout but also to prevent yourself from being injured during a casual to an intense workout session. Functional fitness is a growing fitness trend that is extremely popular because of its simplicity with bodyweight and very light…
Our great Exergaming friend, Dan Lawler Ph.D. has written another piece of Exergaming. This blog focuses on the Exergaming industry starting to focus more of SPED programs in school districts. We think this is an exciting new direction to bring the industry in, read on and tell us what you think! Another Tool for the Educators’ Toolbox By Dan Lawler,…
When you think about lifting or free weights in general, most people are going to think of metal dumbbells. But a company called HyperWear changes that perception of free weights with their product Sandbells. The Sandbell Free Weight has the advantage of being several things at once instead of just a weight to simply lift with. Here is a short…
This week Exergame Fitness will be visiting some YMCA locations in Seattle, WA. Specifically checking up on the Northshore and Auburn Valley locations that we have done business with. They have both recently received some equipment from us that is perfect for youth fitness clubs. Both have a T-Wall 64 while the Northshore location also received a 3 Kick, Heavy Ball and an EyePlay…
Lauren Stewart has been a friend of Exergame Fitness and the Exergaming world for years now. She is currently an elementary school PE teacher in Massachusetts but is doing great work with Polar Electro. Polar specializes in making fitness tracking watches/wristbands for different types of activities and apps that monitor progress and read out data from your tracker. For example,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
