Background Physical activity is an essential need of the human body that helps improve the
physical fitness of an individual and creates a positive impact on overall wellbeing …

Many people struggle to exercise regularly, raising the risk of serious health-related issues.
Extended reality (XR) exergames address these hurdles by combining physical exercises …

It is well documented that exergames are enjoyable to play and can significantly improve
older adults' health and well-being. However, there is limited research on exploring factors …

Virtual reality (VR) technology has progressed rapidly and is used in various domains,
particularly games. Simulator sickness (SS) still represents a significant problem for its wider …

Background: In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of students with
depression, anxiety, and perceived stress. A solution that has been increasingly used for …

Virtual reality (VR) has advanced rapidly and is used for many entertainment and business
purposes. The need for secure, transparent and non-intrusive identification mechanisms is …

Background: Physical inactivity has been identified as the fourth leading cause of death
globally. It is now well established that a sedentary lifestyle is a unique risk factor for several …

Uncertainty is widely acknowledged as an engaging gameplay element but rarely used in
exergames. In this research, we explore the role of uncertainty in exergames and introduce …

Virtual Reality (VR) technology has advanced forward in everyday life where virtual fitness is
possible through physically moving around in the real world. Exergame is a video game for …

The presence of an audience and its feedback could affect people's performance and
experience during an event, especially related to sports such as tennis or boxing. Similarly …