Olympic Exergaming with London 2012

The release of Sega's official video game with both Microsoft Kinect and PlayStation Move compatibility may conjure images of swan diving off the back of the sofa or hurdling over the cat in the living room. However, the exergaming aspect of the game out of the box is limited and non-existent for PC players.

There are nearly 50 events in Sega's offering for the official video game of the London Games, but only a handful of these can be played as exergames with Move and Kinect. The game is available on PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 and far from being a sporting legacy from the games is basically one of those exergames we'd rather not talk about.

Why is there so little exergaming in this most obvious of titles? The reason is the motion sensor technology of the consoles is at odds with game play. The puppeteering control required to make the game playable is simply not possible using the confines of a living room. The vast majority of events use tried and tested game pad controller input, even to the point a game pad is preferred over a PC's keyboard and mouse.

The lasting legacy of the games, however, is not lost for those wishing to be active whilst re-living, or improving, their countries gold medal count. Gamercize is compatible with every event! The advantages of using Gamercize with London 2012 are the space needed is no more than sitting or standing and the control of the game is not degraded. Exercise to play is all we ask!

Gamercize has a number of options for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 with our range of mini and full sized exercise machines. Check out http://www.gamercize.net to find out more. Gamercize helps Olympic exergamers to Reach the Next Level!

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Gamercize Spin Trainer - Exergaming for Adults

Active Gaming is no longer just for kids!

With the average gamer age in the thirties and sophisticated online high definition blockbusters titles, the adults get their fair share of screen time too. Time pressed adults can now take advantage of gym quality exercise while they game, with the new Gamercize Spin Trainer.

The Gamercize Spin Trainer brings hard core exercise and hard core gaming together for the first time. The commercial grade active gaming bike is no pint sized plastic wannabe, the sturdy all metal construction is built to last as long as the appeal of gaming itself.

Reliability is assured thanks to the unique patented Gamercize design that uses only exercise motion detection, to enable or disable the player’s game controller. So long as the player is exercising, the game play is as compelling and engaging as the developer intended allowing any game to be an “exergame”.

Standard trim is available in red or blue, with a limited edition black version available for all preferences. In detail the 13kg cast iron spin disc provides a gym quality workout and the four adjustable feet enhance the perfectly solid feel. Forearm rests are provided for a racing stance to active gaming, or the GZ Spin Trainer can be used at a more leisurely pace sitting upright.

Smooth continuous exercise allows all the latest High Definition games to be played with ease on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC. All existing games are compatible and every new game purchase brings new motivation to be fitter and burn calories.

Gamercize is the workout that never gets boring, thanks to the high quality of the thousands of games that are supported, representing unrivaled flexibility and value for money. Order your Gamercize Spin Trainer from all good exergaming outlets or direct (http://www.gamercizeshop.com) from Monday.

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Everything to get Exergaming

Starting exergaming in the USA!

If you don't know where to start with exergaming, then this starter pack from Gopher Sport is just for you. It includes everything you need to get your kids moving in one easy package.

For less than $800 you get the choice of either two Power Steppers or two Endurance Cycles. Also included is the PlayStation and three top sports titles, there's no better choice or value to get moving in 2009!

Includes PlayStation®2 game console, 2 Gamercize® Steppers or Cycles, PS2 FIFA Soccer 2009, PS2 Athens Summer Olympics, and PS2 Madden 2009 games.

Get over to Gopher here and order yours today!

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Health Experts Back Video Games

Exercise makes video games acceptable.

A research study has been completed to determine the free choice in activity of children aged between 7 and 11 yrs, when given three activity stations:

• Traditional games with no physical activity
• Gamercize stepper and cycle fitness machines on PlayStation 2
• Traditional stepper and cycle fitness machines with no gaming

Given free choice the children were 6 times more likely to engage in physical activity with Gamercize over traditional fitness equipment and they burned nearly 28 times more calories with Gamercize than playing sedentary games.

Here's what the health experts said after reviewing the findings.

“This test encouraged children to be more active, and that’s a great starting point. I know as a dad that the reason why video games are so popular is because they are so good, and kids will not leave them. It’s better to be smart and work with the games, making children more active in the process.”
Dr Ian Campbell, Medical Director of Weight Concern and Associate Specialist University Hospital Nottingham

“This is a very interesting result – it opens up a possible way of getting children more active.”
Dr Colin Waine, Chairman of the National Obesity Forum

“My feelings are mainly supportive, looking at the study, and the products at face value as a means of increasing physical activity in novel and attractive ways. Childhood obesity is, obviously, a major problem, and conventional methods of tackling it have failed miserably, so congratulations for thinking of an innovative new way.”
Dr David Haslam, Clinical Director of the National Obesity Forum

The study results show the effectiveness of Gamercize and the power of using video games for health. Ultimately the kids win out by keeping active and having fun.

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Exergaming 101 - Active Gaming Explained

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Exergaming 101 - Active Gaming Explained

View more presentations from Richard Coshott. (tags: wellness physed)

Exergaming is a fitness technology to improve engagement and enjoyment of physical activity in school, gym, home or even the office.

This presentation explains the concepts and reasoning behind this emerging industry and gives practical advice for end users and providers alike.

Slide 1: exergaming 101

Slide 2: where did exergaming come from?

Slide 3: changes in play • creative physical activities • includes incidental exercise • computer and video gaming • makes play inactive

Slide 4: how does exergaming work?

Slide 5: gaming with exercise • games are fun • exercise gives fitness • exergaming is defined • addresses a problem

Slide 6: what attributes does an exergame need?

Slide 7: exergame cornerstones • engage – variety of games • access – varying abilities • sustain – changeable games • social – online multi-player

Slide 8: how can exergames be used with youngsters?

Slide 9: opportunities for phys-ed • unstructured play • structured training • exergaming competition • reward based

Slide 10: what do exergames do for the adult generation?

Slide 11: grown up exergaming • next-generation lifestyle • office based exergaming • next-generation consoles • exergaming tournaments

Slide 12: why are exergames being adopted?

Slide 13: gateway effect • increased physical ability • improved sports skill • boosted self confidence • natural progression in activity

Slide 14: reach the next level (tm)

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