Objective: This article reviews theoretical and empirical evidence related to three
mechanisms for encouraging enjoyment during exergame play: Feedback, challenge, and …

With exergames (as with physical activity in general), more intense and longer-duration
game play should accrue more health benefits. Exergames, however, appear to be played …

Health professionals view exergame technologies as an alternative tool in therapeutic
treatments and the promotion of physical activity. There is a growing body of work …

Objective: Although it is generally understood that exergames can be beneficial, more
research is needed to understand how in-game experiences influence enjoyment and the …

With growing interest in exergames research, various terms and definition have introduced
to describe exergames. The authors reviewed current literature to understand the …

Although exergames have been demonstrated to induce moderate levels of physical activity
(PA) if played as designed, there is conflicting evidence on use of exergaming leading to …

Objective To examine whether playing exergames improves physical fitness in young adults;
and whether such an improvement depends on their previous participation in other forms of …

Objective: Adults who are not engaged by traditional exercise methods require a strategy to
achieve and maintain sufficient physical activity for health benefits. Exergames, or active …

Physical activity is very important to public health and exergames represent one potential
way to enact it. The promotion of physical activity through gamification and enhanced …

Background: Currently, exergames are used by different age groups for both recreational
and training/rehabilitation purposes. However, little is known about how to design …