A Preliminary Exploration of the Effects of a 6-week Interactive Video Dance Exercise Program in an Adult Population

“Just Dance”: The Effects of Exergame Feedback and Controller Use on Physical Activity and Psychological Outcomes

“…16 Furthermore, intervention studies that used dance games as treatments significantly reduced participants' body fat over 8 weeks 17 and improved their sleep over 6 weeks. 18 Dance games have been recommended as efficient tools for engaging people in exercise.…”

Physiological response during activity programs using Wii-based video games in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF)

“…Routine exercise activities using video games can be easily implemented in their daily life at home and reinforce their attitude toward exercise [32]. Previous studies have shown that VGA constitute an effective and enjoyable training modality for adults who wish to decrease their BMI and improve their fitness [14]. Chin et al [33] evaluated the motivation of children to play an interactive dance simulation video game at home over a period of 12 weeks and found that multiplayer classes may increase children's motivation.…”

“…A previous study has shown that energy expenditure corresponding to high load training can be achieved during VGA games in adult patients with CF hospitalized due to an exacerbation [12]. Moreover, several studies have suggested that VGA help to increase physical activity levels in healthy children [13][14][15][16]. However, little is known regarding the physiological response to VGA in young patients with CF.…”

Energy Expenditure and Intensity of Interactive Video Dance Games according to Health Recommendations

“…The positive influence of IDVGs on functional efficiency of middle-aged and older people speaks for the use of IDVGs as a beneficial form of physical activity. Mejia-Downs et al (2011) during the six-week study with the usage of IDVGs, noticed the improvement of cardio-respiratory efficiency (cardiorespiratory status) measured with the ability to absorb oxygen and to reduce the BMI of adults. The participants stated that the IVDGs program was a good workout and motivated them to begin and continue the physical effort.…”