Energy Expenditure and Intensity of Active Video Games in Children and Adolescents

Canabrava, Karina Lúcia Ribeiro; Faria, Fernanda Rocha de; Lima, Jorge Roberto Perrout de; Guedes, Dartagnan Pinto; Amorim, Paulo Roberto dos Santos

doi:10.1080/02701367.2017.1411577

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“…LightSpace, Xavix, and Sportwall showed intensive physical activity. A number of studies relate to the difference between the intensity of energy expenditure during active games and traditional exercises, indicating significant changes [30,31]. The research attempts to activate healthy adults and fight obesity, especially among young people.…”

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Investigating exercise intensity in virtual reality among healthy volunteers

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Purpose. Currently, few studies have presented comprehensive reports on exercise intensity in virtual reality among healthy subjects. The aim of the paper was to evaluate the energy expenditure of young individuals during an active game in virtual reality. Methods. A total of 32 healthy adults, 12 males and 20 females, were examined. Their mean age was 20.6 (± 1.4) years. The average bMI equalled 23.29 (± 2.3) kg/m 2. The subjects participated in 15-minute training sessions, with the frequency of 4 sessions weekly, for 2 weeks. Xbox 360 ® and Kinect ® Adventures software were used for the virtual reality training. Energy expenditure expressed in kcal, metabolic equivalent of task (MET), and the number of steps were the primary outcomes. The SenseWear Armband was used to assess energy expenditure. The study applied the Xbox 360 console along with a Kinect motion sensor. Results. During one day of training, the average energy value was 3.7 MET and 46 kcal. During one session, 318 steps were noted. The analysis of all predictors between trainings of each single day did not show any statistically significant difference. Conclusions. Training in virtual reality with the application of the Kinect system provides health benefits and can be an alternative to traditional physical activity. However, 15 minutes of daily training cannot be the only basis for physical activity.

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“…Preliminary reports present IVGs as an effective method of promoting independent physical activity. Studies comparing IVG effects with other forms of physical exercise showed that active games generated increased energy expenditure of children, which corresponded to mild, moderate, or even intensive physical activity levels [11,12,[14][15][16][17][18][19][20]. IVGs are an accessible and active form of spending free time in a home environment.…”

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“…Studies compared the effects of IVGs with other forms of physical effort, e.g. treadmill walking, and it was proven that IVGs caused a comparable or better effect in terms of the analysed parameters: energy expenditure, heart rate, percentage of heart rate reserve, and perceived effort [14,17]. In other studies, training with the use of IVGs resulted in a lesser effect than training on a treadmill.…”

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Interactive video games to promote physical activity among healthy children and youths

Kowaluk¹,

Woźniewski²

2019

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Physical activity is crucial in reducing the risk of civilisation diseases: type 2 diabetes, hypertension, obesity, osteoporosis, cancer, and depression. An adequate level of physical activity during childhood prevents the development of early atherosclerotic lesions, which result from obesity, hypertension, and dyslipidaemia, frequently appearing amongst children. Most children do not meet the basic physical activity guidelines. Children spend most of their time in a sitting position, which reduces their daily energy expenditure. Interactive video games (IVG) can be an alternative and attractive form of spending free time, which may contribute to reduction of children's sedentary behaviour. The use of IVG in preventive health programs can become a way to increase the level of physical activity and reduce cardiometabolic risk factors. The aim of this study is to review the research on the impact of the IVG on the level of physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and energy expenditure of healthy children.

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“…4,[6][7][8][9][10] Although for several years videogames were criticized for being mainly a sedentary activity, today several active games have been designed to increase energy expenditure, improve cardiovascular fitness, and reduce the pandemic of sedentary behavior and obesity. [11][12][13] Pokémon Ò Go (Niantic, Inc.), is an example of an active videogame, also known as ''Exergames.'' This type of game also corresponds to the so-called ''augmented reality'' category that consists of interactive experiences between the player and the real world (i.e., the software supplements the real world with virtual or computer-generated objects that appear to coexist in the same space as the real world).…”

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Adult Perception Toward Videogames and Physical Activity Using Pokémon Go

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Moncada-Jiménez

2019

Games for Health Journal

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Objective: The purpose of the study was to determine perception of videogames and the use Pokémon Go in Costa Rica. Materials and Methods: A national representative sample (n = 1059) of adults aged 18 years and older was chosen to complete a face-to-face survey on videogame perceptions and the use of Pokémon Go. Statistical analyses included 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) around the estimate, multiple regression, cluster, and factor analysis. Results: The 85.2% of the population (n = 866) were familiar with videogames, especially those in the 18-to 29-year age group (96.3%) and college education (94.8%). Perceptions about videogames were negative (Addictive = 89.6%, Violence = 75.5%, Bad for health = 51.3%) and positive (Stimulate mental abilities = 59.6%, Relaxing = 55.2%, Improve family communication = 49.4%); and 28.4% perceived that people without responsibilities played videogames. Perceptions were different by age group and educational level. Age and gender were significant predictors of attitudes toward videogame playing. Pokémon Go was played by 3.9% of those respondents who knew or had heard about videogames, who reported spending 6.7 h/week (95% CI = 3.9-9.5) playing the game, walking 24.7 km (95% CI = 12.5-36.9), and covering 70.4 km (95% CI = 45.3-95.5) by other transportation means. Conclusions: Positive and negative perceptions toward videogames mediated by age and education level were found in a Costa Rican sample. Age and gender predicted attitudes toward videogame playing. A small number of participants played Pokémon Go, which might suggest that this videogame was not engaging in this population.

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Energy Expenditure and Intensity of Active Video Games in Children and Adolescents

Abstract: XBOX 360 Kinect games provide energy expenditure and physical activity of moderate intensity for both genders. The use of active video games can be an interesting alternative to increase physical activity levels.

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Investigating exercise intensity in virtual reality among healthy volunteers

Investigating exercise intensity in virtual reality among healthy volunteers

Interactive video games to promote physical activity among healthy children and youths

Adult Perception Toward Videogames and Physical Activity Using Pokémon Go

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