Background Despite the widely accepted health benefits of regular physical activity, only a
small percentage of the population meets the current recommendations. The reasons …

Exergames have proven to be a fun way of engaging in physical activity, but analyses of the
energy expenditure required to play exergames indicate that most exergame play is not …

Objective: This study aims to examine the effects of Kinect-based exergaming on physical
(balance and reaction time) and psychosocial health factors (mental well-being and …

Exergames are often considered an intriguing opportunity for promoting physical activity
(PA) among various target groups. However, due to the large number of diverse products …

This study aimed to (i) investigate and compare the effects of five different types of active
video games (AVGs) on physiological and perceptual variables,(ii) categorize the AVGs' …

Exergames may offer novel opportunities to expand physical activity. Most games, however,
only result in low to moderate-intensity activities that are too low to allow relevant physical …

Background The purpose of this study was to compare entertainment-themed active video
game (AVG) and fitness-themed AVG play with traditional exercise to examine the …

Innovations in technology have led to the introduction of exercise devices that feature
interactive virtual worlds, often referred to as exergames. Using the theory of model …

Introduction The present study assessed if an exercise session in an innovative exergame
can modulate hemodynamic reactivity to a cold pressor test (CPT) to a similar extent as a …

Motor‐cognitive training and exergaming often only reach low‐to‐medium intensities that
limits their training efficiency. This study evaluated the physiological profile of different …