Active video games as a form of exercise and the effect of gaming experience: a preliminary study in healthy young adults

O’Donovan, C.; Hussey, Juliette

doi:10.1016/j.physio.2012.05.001

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“…In a study on healthy young adults, in which participants played various Wii games, exercise intensity varied by game ranging from light to moderate [24]. The authors suggest that for games that require controller skill exercise intensity may be influenced by the player's prior gaming experience.…”

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“…Gaming systems that have AVG capability include the Nintendo Wii, Sony PlayStation Move, and the Microsoft Xbox Kinect. Depending on the design of games and control systems used, AVGs have been shown to be an enjoyable leisure-time physical activity option to replace sedentary screen time [13][14][15][16][17], with the potential to increase cardiorespiratory fitness and enhance balance and functional mobility [15,16,[18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28]. Furthermore, AVGs show promise as an enjoyable physical activity alternative for individuals with disabilities, in large part because they overcome certain common barriers to physical activity such as transportation and access to adequate facilities [10,11].…”

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Energy Expenditure and Enjoyment During Active Video Gaming Using an Adapted Wii Fit Balance Board in Adults with Physical Disabilities: Observational Study (Preprint)

Malone¹,

Thirumalai²,

Padalabalanarayanan³

et al. 2018

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Background: Individuals with physical disabilities have fewer opportunities to participate in enjoyable physical activity. One option for increasing physical activity is playing active video games (AVG), however, many are inaccessible or offer limited play options. Objective: To examine energy expenditure and enjoyment in adults with mobility impairment during AVG play using off-the-shelf (OTS) and adapted versions of the Wii Fit balance board. Methods: During visit 1, participants completed a functional assessment and familiarization period. For visit 2, metabolic data were collected during a 20-minute baseline and four 10-minute bouts of Wii Fit Plus game play, two bouts on each of the boards. During rest participants completed the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES). Statistical analyses were computed using SPSS. Data were analyzed separately for individuals who were able to play standing on both boards (StdStd), those who could not play standing on the OTS board, but were able to play standing on the adapted board (aStd), and for those who could only play seated on the OTS board (aSit). Results: Data were collected for 58 participants (StdStd, n=17; aStd, n=10; aSit, n=31). Sample included 31 men, 27 women with a mean age of 41.21 (±12.70) years. Energy expenditure (METs) during game play was significantly greater than rest for all players. Only 17 participants (StdStd group) were able to play using OTS board. During game play on adapted board average MET values for the two game sets were: aSit = 2.261±0.718, 2.233±0.751 kcal/kg/hour; aStd = 3.151±1.034, 2.990±1.121; StdStd = 2.887±0.823, 2.881±0.898. For game play on the adapted board, self-reported rating of perceived exertion (RPE) on a 0-10 scale suggested greater exercise intensity levels, with median RPE scores ranging from moderate (3) to very hard (7). PACES scores indicated that all players enjoyed using the adapted board with median scores of 4 on a 5-point scale. Conclusions: The adapted Wii Fit balance board provided an opportunity for those with mobility impairments, including wheelchair users, to engage in AVG. All participants were able to utilize the adapted controller and enjoyed the AVG activity. Although average MET values achieved during AVG represented light intensity exercise (<3 METs), 16% of seated participants and 41% of standing participants achieved moderate intensity (3-6 METs) exercise on at least one of the games. Factors not accounted for that may have influenced intensity of exercise include: 1) game selection, 2) limited familiarization period, and 3) discomfort wearing COSMED system for oxygen consumption measurement. Accessible AVG controllers offer an innovative approach to overcoming various barriers to participation in physical activity. Next steps include assessment of an AVG intervention using an adapted board gaming controller on health and fitness outcomes. Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02994199

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Energy Expenditure and Enjoyment During Active Video Gaming Using an Adapted Wii Fit Balance Board in Adults with Physical Disabilities: Observational Study (Preprint)

Malone¹,

Thirumalai²,

Padalabalanarayanan³

et al. 2018

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“…Além disso, possibilitam maior motivação e prazer durante a partida 5 . Sendo assim, de todos os estudos descobriu-se que por meio dos consoles Nintendo Wii, Playstation (Eye toy), Xbox-Kinect e XaviX, denominados EXGs, existem vários jogos utilizados como Exergames, dos quais os mais mencionados foram Wii Boxing, Kinect Sports Boxing, Knockout e EA Sports Active Boxing, todos da modalidade Boxe 6,7,[17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24] , que possuem ênfase em movimentação corporal nos membros superiores, aparecendo aproximadamente em 63% do total dos jogos estudados.…”

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Exergames podem ser uma ferramenta para acréscimo de atividade física e melhora do condicionamento físico?

Gomes¹,

Melo²,

Oliveira³

et al. 2015

Rev Bras Ativ Fís Saúde

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ResumoA atividade física é um fator importante na prevenção e tratamento da obesidade, doenças cardiovasculares e outras morbidades. Segundo o American College of Sports Medicine, adultos jovens devem realizar 30 minutos de atividade física moderada-vigorosa com intensidade 50 e 69% da frequência cardíaca máxima em no mínimo 5 dias na semana. Neste sentido, os Exergames (EXGs) surgem como uma prática com maior movimentação corporal elevando os níveis de atividade física diária. O objetivo da presente revisão foi identificar estudos que analisaram a influência dos EXGs nas variáveis relacionadas ao condicionamento físico e nível de atividade física. Foi realizada uma pesquisa nas bases de dados BIREME, PUBMED, SCIENCE DIRECT e WEB OF KNOWLEDGE, utilizando os termos e descritores: exergames, active video games, active gaming e video games. Os estudos para análise deveriam conter a mensuração das seguintes variáveis: frequência cardíaca (FC), gasto energético (GE) ou consumo de oxigênio (VO 2 ). Foram selecionados 19 estudos. Destes EXGs o mais utilizado foi o Boxe (63% dos estudos). Foram observadas elevações significativas nas variáveis hemodinâmicas proporcionando intensidade de leve a vigorosa. Os EXGs do console Xbox 360º com Kinect® promovem maior gasto energético e consumo de oxigênio em relação a outros consoles, tais como o Nintendo Wii®. Conclui-se que os EXGs podem ser uma alternativa de aumento do nível de atividade física, porém, são necessários outros estudos de ordem longitudinal para a devida caracterização enquanto exercício físico para gerar adaptações ao sistema cardiovascular. PalavRas-chave

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“…Nestes estudos podemos perceber que diferentes intensidades atingidas com a prática dos diversos tipos de jogos, geram diferentes demandas fisiológicas. Uma comparação entre os jogos do Wii Sports (boxe, tênis e beisebol) e Wii Fit em jovens saudáveis de 19 a 27 anos e perceberam uma resposta diferente de FC para cada jogo (boxe = 58% da FCM, tênis = 42% da FCM, beisebol = 80,4% da FCM, Wii Fit = 71% da FCM) 17 . Em nosso estudo, a resposta pressórica proporcionada pela sessão do VGA foi resultante de uma intensidade leve atingida pelos voluntários, inclusive inferior a intensidade relatada no estudo acima para a mesma modalidade de jogo.…”

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Resposta de uma Sessão com Vídeo Game Ativo na Hipotensão Pós-Exercício em Jovens Normotensos

Silva¹,

Tenório²,

França³

et al. 2014

Rev. bras. ciênc. Saúde

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Active video games as a form of exercise and the effect of gaming experience: a preliminary study in healthy young adults

Cited by 68 publications

References 27 publications

Energy Expenditure and Enjoyment During Active Video Gaming Using an Adapted Wii Fit Balance Board in Adults with Physical Disabilities: Observational Study (Preprint)

Energy Expenditure and Enjoyment During Active Video Gaming Using an Adapted Wii Fit Balance Board in Adults with Physical Disabilities: Observational Study (Preprint)

Exergames podem ser uma ferramenta para acréscimo de atividade física e melhora do condicionamento físico?

Resposta de uma Sessão com Vídeo Game Ativo na Hipotensão Pós-Exercício em Jovens Normotensos

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