Video games to lose weight?

[Ando3242]

Although often video games are viewed as a sedentary activity, some actually have fitness in mind. Many years back I was into Dance Dance Revolution and was able to maintain a low weight when I really didn't even feel as though I was working out. There is also Wii fit and more than one Weight Loss Coach kind of titles on the Nintendo DS.

Have you ever used a video game to lose weight?

 

[Korrie]

I havn't tried to use that method myself. In order for this exercise to be useful, you'd have to play it hard enough to get your heart rate up and keep it up for a minimum of 20 minutes....thats some serious play time!

 

[aly6690]

the Weight loss coaches for DS are mainly good at tracking....I didnt think they were great though. The one I had basically helped track food and exercise. Personally, I dont think the DS is any good. The wii and Wii fit are better though. hth

 

[bradlys]

This is possible. Due to the advancement of technology, there are countless of games that are available on the market that could get you into shape. Games that are interactive which involves the players or gamers which as if they are the ones who are in the game. Playing tennis in Wii could be one, Dance-dance revolution could be a game in the past that could still work. In the near future, there will be more upcoming games that could help us be more fit and healthy!