In recent years, childhood obesity and sedentary behavior have emerged as significant public health concerns. Fortunately, exergaming has emerged as an innovative solution to encourage kids to get active, even as traditional forms of physical activity, such as outdoor play and team sports, remain essential for promoting children’s health. Exergaming involves playing video games that require physical exertion, and it…
In Snohomish County, the Y has been serving and strengthening our communities since 1901. We’ve been here through economic booms and busts, wartime and peace, and social upheavals both subtle and life-changing. Our movement is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life, all working side-by-side to ensure that everyone, regardless of gender, income or…
If you wish to get into good shape and stay in shape, it is important to incorporate active gaming from Exergame into your daily lifestyle by working out on a T wall or engaging in dance games. After all, exercise is key for good health. But just as important as exercise is the food you eat. You can have…
According to a recent survey, about three out of four children fail to get at least one hour of physical activity a day. It shows that nearly 75 percent of American children between the ages of five and ten do not get the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Just as alarming is the survey showed only…
Kids are spending more time than ever before engaging in new technology and in front of screens, and it could be inhibiting their ability to recognize emotions, as well as negatively affecting their development. But not all technology is bad. The effects of technology on children is rather complicated. Whether technology hurts or helps kids depends largely on the…
Physical activity helps children maintain a healthy way, grow strong bones and discover the world that exists outside their smartphones and social media. All children should be physically active for at least one hour every day. You can help your children get the exercise they need by finding activities that they will love and that will keep them interested.…
The swimsuit and shorts have been packed away, the bicycles and hiking gear are in storage and the leaf has been added to the dining room table in anticipation of a huge roasted turkey for Thanksgiving, a huge glazed ham for Christmas and tons of goodies in between. Winter is settling in and we have already forgotten what is was…
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…
Active gaming, or exergaming, combines two very popular pastimes, fitness routines and video games. Let’s face it, videos games are fun as most will agree, But when it comes to fitness, there are many who struggle to fit it into their routine. But when you combine video games and fitness, you wind up with a workout you look forward to…
Whether you hit the gym, run, bike or participate in interactive fitness, you will do more than just improve your body, you will improve your mind as well. That is, exercise provides a great number of mental health benefits. So get inspired by reading up on the unexpected ways that interactive fitness can benefit your mental health. Reduced Stress Having…
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…
