ISSA digs Wii for exergaming

The International Sports Sciences Association has thrown some praise in Nintendo’s direction for the exergaming aspect of the Wii.

“Exertainment and home video consoles are the wave of the future. Exergaming can provide excellent health benefits, but so can a Stairmaster, lifecycle or treadmill, if you do it. If a person has chosen a sedentary lifestyle, there is not much a new technology is going to do for them. On that note, exergaming, and exertainment, is an excellent way for getting kids hooked on physical activity, producing good exercise habits that can last their lifetime.” - Dr. Josh Trout, Professor of Kinesiology at California State University Chico

“The Nintendo Wii will show benefits for everyone. Whether you can sit down for the game or you have to be standing, it involves movement. The best part is its just fun - for everyone. Deconditioned and obese individuals will find it fun to play and gain aerobic movement out of the games. Seniors can enjoy gentle movements of bowling and golfing. Youth become a part of the game and don’t just turn into vegetables in front of the TV.” - Nichole Snow, an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer

Thanks to John for the heads up!

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