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Javier Monedero1, Adam C McDonnell1, Melissa Keoghan1
11 School of Health and Human Performance, Dublin City University , Dublin, Ireland .
Games for Health Journal
|July 21, 2015
Summary
Modifying active videogames significantly increased exercise intensity, meeting physical activity recommendations. This approach offers a way to boost daily activity and decrease sedentary behavior.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Physiology
- Human Movement Science
- Digital Health
Background:
- Many individuals do not meet physical activity guidelines.
- Current active videogames often lack sufficient energy expenditure.
- Innovative strategies are needed to promote physical activity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate if modifying an active videogame enhances exercise intensity.
- To determine if modified active videogames can meet physical activity recommendations.
Main Methods:
- Healthy participants (N=13) underwent maximal oxygen uptake testing.
- Participants engaged in sedentary, active, and modified active videogame play for 46 minutes.
- A randomized crossover design was employed across separate days.
Main Results:
- Modified active videogames significantly elevated oxygen uptake, heart rate, and energy expenditure compared to sedentary and active versions.
- Exercise intensity metrics including metabolic equivalents of task (METs) were substantially higher in the modified condition.
Conclusions:
- A simple modification to active videogames effectively increases exercise intensity to moderate levels.
- Active videogames, particularly modified versions, present a viable tool for increasing daily physical activity and reducing sedentary time.
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