Physically Interactive Games Increase VO2 Above Resting Metabolic Rate

Presenters

ShaeLee Allen, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Jacob E. Barkley, Kent State UniversityFollow
Janet Dufek, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Paul Hafen, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Michael Jarrett, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Krystina Moschella, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
James Navalta, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Robert Rietjens, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Richard Tandy, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Antonio Santo, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow

Location

UNLV Moyer Student Union 208

Start Date

16-4-2013 12:30 PM

End Date

16-4-2013 2:30 PM

Description

The purpose of this study was to determine the energy cost, beyond resting metabolic rate (RMR), of playing select games on the Nintendo Wii for 30 contiguous minutes. Physically interactive games (i.e. Basic Run and Basic Step) increase energy expenditure above resting values compared to a sedentary game (Tanks!) and therefore may help individual’s become more active. Furthermore, Basic Run and Basic Step elicited MET values of 3.9 and 3.2, respectively, which is considered moderate-intensity exercise and could be used to meet daily recommendations for physical activity.

Keywords

Exercise; Interactive multimedia; Nintendo Wii video games; Video games

Disciplines

Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism | Exercise Science | Nursing

Language

English

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