For many kids, the biggest challenge with fitness isn’t ability — it’s interest. Traditional exercise doesn’t always connect with every child, especially when they’re used to experiences that are interactive, fast-moving, and built around play. That’s why organizations like the YMCA of Greater Birmingham are finding new ways to make movement feel more natural, exciting, and engaging. At YMCA Hoover,…
There is a phrase that perfectly describes what the Boys & Girls Club of Shelby County is trying to accomplish with its Exergame space: “Meeting the kids where they’re at.” Today’s kids have grown up with technology. Video games, smartphones, tablets, interactive entertainment, and digital experiences are simply part of their everyday lives. For youth organizations, that creates an interesting…
When we talk about getting kids more physically active, reducing sedentary screen time is often part of the conversation. But what if technology itself could become part of the solution? At Boys & Girls Clubs of North Alabama, an Exergaming space is showing how gaming and technology can be used differently—turning screen time into an opportunity for movement, communication, friendly…
The fitness industry has traditionally focused on visible measures of health: strength, endurance, flexibility, weight, and cardiovascular fitness. But as the population continues to age, the definition of fitness is beginning to expand. The future of healthy aging will not be limited to keeping the body strong. It will also include maintaining memory, attention, coordination, balance, reaction time, and the…
Technology is often viewed as something that competes with physical activity. At Boys & Girls Clubs of North Alabama, however, technology is being used to inspire movement. Through support from a Meta Data Center Community Action Grant, Boys & Girls Clubs of North Alabama was able to introduce a complete Exergaming room at one of its newer Club locations. The…
Finding the time and motivation to keep yourself fit and healthy can be challenging. However, now it is exciting and interactive to do tough workouts through an approach known as Fitness activities. This fitness activity helps you to transform the perspective of doing exercise by combining physical activity with interactive gaming, and delivers the benefit of fun, engaging, and effective…
By integrating exergaming into their programs, Boys and Girls Clubs can provide an innovative and enjoyable way for young people to stay active, learn valuable skills, and lead healthier lives while having fun in a safe and supportive environment. Some exergaming platforms include educational components related to fitness, nutrition, and overall health. BGCs can use these tools to teach valuable…
The Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows is all about creating a place where every kid feels safe and connected: a place to belong and a place to become. This is that place for over 13,000 youth in 30+ locations across Reno, Sparks, Fernley, Ely, and Winnemucca. The Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows was founded in 1976.…
To call 2021 a trying year would be an understatement. It has taken the hard work and compassion you have for your craft that has made it a success this year. The best types of people are those who take….
To call 2020 a trying year would be an understatement. It has taken the hard work and compassion you have for your craft that has made it a success this year. The best types of people are those who take the bad, and find the silver lining to express the good. While Exergame has had tremendous support from CA, to…
