Kids can be entertained and get their needed exercise at the same time.
A new study published recently online in the Journal of Pediatrics found that some exergames provide as much or more activity than walking at a moderate or intense pace.
Researchers from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, found that while playing Dance Dance Revolution at two skill levels, and Wii bowling and boxing, kids had energy expenditure levels that were the same as, or more than moderate to intense walking. The kids also burned three times more calories playing the video games than at rest.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/booster_shots/2009/07/kids-exergaming-calories.html
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