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
Included in
Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism Commons, Exercise Science Commons, Nursing Commons
Physically Interactive Games Increase VO2 Above Resting Metabolic Rate
UNLV Moyer Student Union 208
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.
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