Exergaming needs to go with more X. Game companies released a first-rate product with this technology. Best motion sensing yet, but with all the cgi we see from Hollywood, don't you think a real workout would be too much to ask? Being told that I have a flaw in my balance due to a mysterious instability caused by a weakness on my right side is cool, though. At least I have something to work on. When my neck heals. I also think moving my arms around and seeing a digital avatar I created respond to my every move is cool.
I remember when exercise used to be sweaty, exhausting, painful and loaded with calorie burns. I bet 10 minutes of sprints burns 200 calories or more. Only 144 calories burned in 36 min on Wii Fit Plus Strength exercises. But, you get to see your digital avatar. I believe I mentioned her/him earlier. Be sure to keep your eyes down and listen for the whistles while doing push ups. Some of the core exercises proved the most difficult to score well. I think mostly due to the weakness on my right side that causes the instability...
Games are cool too. As is the Fit Plaza and extras including locker room with many other options. Your pet's weight can be taken and saved for future monitoring. Video game designers can really bring modern exercise science to the masses. At this time, weight, BMI, calories burned and stats for every move on the balance board are all calculated and charted before your very eyes. Thats cool.
But, what's the coolest thing about exercising? Advancement. It can be weight loss, a race, looks or simply the gratification of knowing you worked hard. Video gamers need to consider all the above in order to bring even the hard-core a accomplished workout. Similar technology has been tested and used to moniter athlete development in sports science programs around the world. Being able to play games and exercise for real in front of our HDtv's is something I'd like to see.
Cool.
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