Interactive Video Gaming Maintains VO2 & HR at Current Recommended Exercise Intensities for Cardiovascular Fitness

Presenters

Michael JarrettFollow
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
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 of playing select games on the Nintendo Wii for 30 contiguous minutes and whether or not the physical interaction of the participant with the gaming system and subsequent physiologic intensity diminishes with playing time.

Keywords

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

Disciplines

Cardiovascular System | Exercise Science | Nursing

Language

English

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