We are hearing more and more from Boys & Girls Clubs of America the need to turn their underutilized spaces into active areas that support healthier lifestyle goals. Many clubs might have outdated weight rooms that are not only absent of use, but can also be unsafe for a variety of age levels. This is the exact scenario we had…
The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley has been providing kids with hope and opportunity for 65 years—inspiring and empowering our members to reach their greatest potential in a safe, affordable, fun environment. A few years back we had the opportunity to meet with the Operations Director Jim Queen at one of the Boys & Girls Club…
Humbolt Elementary is a K-6 school in Grant County School District #3 in Oregon. It has wonderful resources for all students that highlight academic achievement, and public health. Recently Exergame was added to their new sensory room. Sensory rooms are designed to provide a therapeutic environment that caters to individuals with sensory processing issues or sensory sensitivities. These rooms are…
At the Boys & Girls Club of Toledo, one of the hardest things for them to be able to do; was finding something that ALL ages and ALL ability levels could play. This is why Exergame became a perfect fit for their club. Exergaming at your Boys & Girls Club has the potential to make physical activity more enjoyable and…
Granger School District is located in rural eastern Washington in the southern Yakima Valley. They have over 200 dedicated teaching and support staff members who strongly believe that all children deserve a chance to succeed. Recently Exergame was lucky enough to introduce the tWall into their Physical Education and Special Education program. This innovative approach can be effectively used in…
Exergaming can cater to a wide range of age groups, from children to seniors. This versatility allows parks and recreation departments to engage a diverse community and create programs and activities that appeal to various demographics. In an era where many young people are drawn to digital screens and video games, exergaming offers a way to bridge the gap between…
Exergaming, also known as active gaming or gamified fitness, involves the integration of video games with physical activity. Using exergaming for marketing events can be an innovative and effective strategy to attract and engage participants while promoting products, services, or brands. Recently we were able to work with Activent Marketing to provide the tWall for one of their shows. Activent…
At the Skagit YMCA in Washington, they offer a variety of programs and activities for teenagers aimed at promoting physical fitness, personal development, leadership skills, and community engagement. Recently Exergame was lucky enough to establish a new level of fun and fitness at the YMCA with our interactive fitness products. Exergaming, also known as video game-based exercise, can be a…
Traumatic brain injury is a significant health issue which affects service members and veterans during times of both peace and war. The high rate of TBI and blast-related concussion events resulting from current combat operations directly impacts the health and safety of individual service members and subsequently the level of unit readiness and troop retention. The impacts of TBI are…
Exergame at the BGC: Kids’ opinions about exercising and exergames can vary depending on their individual interests, personalities, and experiences. At the Boys & Girls Club of Toledo, kids continue to talk with each other about their new Exergame room. This helps bring in new kids, members, or even field trips to have the interactive fitness experience. The more the kids…
Exergames can be perfect fit for special recreation programs, and they have shown to be beneficial for individuals with various physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges. Exergames combine exercise with interactive video games, making physical activity more enjoyable and engaging. This can be particularly beneficial for people with special needs as it can address several aspects that traditional exercise programs might…
The Vanguard School is a very special place that helps maintain a focus on academics, clinical services and daily living skills enhanced by a highly trained staff that recognizes the different ways that children learn. Recently they came to Exergame to learn more about how they can use fitness gaming with their special education programs. When they came to exergame…
