Fitness with video games
Instead of blaming technology for turning children into couch potatos, teachers have started tapping into video games as a fitness resource. Games like Dance Dance Revolution and EyeToy: Play are fun ways for kids to work out.
Dance dance revolution has players dancing on a series of lighted panels; so you are literally dancing on your feet. Eyetoy,via a mounted camera, puts the player on screen.The games are pretty hard and take up a lot of energy. Kids love the interactive process and all the hi-tech wizardry associated with it.
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January 20th, 2007 at 2:06 pm
The Nintendo wii actually has been linked to help kid and adults exercise and keep fit! Check out this article from 1pstar.com! One man lost 9lb in 2 weeks! Just playing the wii and without moderating his food intake.
http://www.1pstart.com/lose-weight-with-wii-sports/
January 22nd, 2007 at 3:21 pm
[…] And finally, Neelima gives kids (and many adults) everywhere cause to rejoice when she brings up the possibility that playing video games can be a fitness regiment if you choose the right games. […]