The energy expenditure of an activity-promoting video game compared to sedentary video games and TV watching

Mitre, Naim; Foster, Randal C.; Lanningham-Foster, Lorraine; Levine, James A.

doi:10.1515/jpem.2011.013

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“…They found that among children aged 13–15 years old, EE was significantly higher than when playing sedentary videogames. Similar results were found by Leatherdale et al, 22 Mitre et al 21 and White et al 20 who all compared Nintendo Wii activities to sedentary screen-time activities in children. Lanningham-Foster et al 18 measured EE in adults and children while playing Nintendo Wii boxing, playing a sedentary videogame, watching TV, standing, sitting and while at rest.…”

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The Role of Exergaming in Improving Physical Activity: A Review

Sween¹,

Wallington²,

Sheppard³

et al. 2014

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

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Background The high prevalence of obesity in America can be attributed to inadequate energy expenditure as a result of high levels of physical inactivity. This review presents an overview of the current literature on physical activity, specifically through active videogame systems (exergaming) and how these systems can help to increase physical activity levels. Methods The search strategy for this review was to identify previous studies which investigated energy expenditure levels using a single active video game or a combination of active videogames. Results Based on data from 27 studies, a strong correlation exists between exergaming and increased energy expenditure (up to 300% above resting levels). The majority of active videogames tested were found to achieve physical activity levels of moderate intensity, which meet American College of Sports Medicine guidelines for health and fitness. Conclusions Exergaming is a new and exciting strategy to potentially improve physical activity levels and reduce obesity among Americans.

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confidence: 80%

The Role of Exergaming in Improving Physical Activity: A Review

Sween¹,

Wallington²,

Sheppard³

et al. 2014

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

196

108

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“…Many studies have demonstrated the ability of “exergames” to increase energy expenditure in children (Lanningham-Foster et al, 2006; Graves et al, 2008; Barkley and Penko, 2009; Siegel et al, 2009; Mitre et al, 2011; White et al, 2011) but unfortunately this does not always translate into the likelihood children will be motivated to play an “exergame” over a sedentary game. Our research illustrates that there can be a discordant relationship between the greater energy expenditure of an “exergame” and a lower motivation to play the game in the presence of a peer.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Since girls have been shown to be less physically aggressive than boys, it is possible that girls found boxing to be too combative (Maccoby and Jacklin, 1980). Wii boxing was chosen due to the potential for greater energy expenditure compared to other games (Mitre et al, 2011; Roemmich et al, 2012). The game for the sedentary video game was also a boxing game, which allowed us to compare sedentary boxing to physically interactive boxing with two players.…”

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The effect of a peer on VO2 and game choice in 6â€“10 year old children

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Relative to sedentary video games (e.g., Playstation 2®), playing physically active video games (e.g., Nintendo Wii Sports Boxing®) significantly increases caloric expenditure in children. Studies have demonstrated that the presence of a peer increases physical activity in children. We sought to determine if children would expend more energy and find playing the “exergame” (Wii) more motivating than the sedentary video game (Playstation 2) when with a peer. Seventeen children (age 8.5 ± 0.4 years) rested, played the sedentary video game and “exergame” for 10 min each, in two conditions: one in which the children rested/played the games alone (alone condition) and another in which they played with a peer (peer condition). Oxygen consumption (VO2), and liking (visual analog scale) was assessed for each 10-min condition. After three 10-min resting/gaming conditions, motivation was assessed using a relative reinforcing value task in which children performed computer mouse presses to gain additional access for either the sedentary video game or “exergame.” VO2 was greater (p < 0.001) during “exergame” play (mean = 12.17 ± 4.1 ml·kg−1·min−1) vs. rest (mean = 5.14 ± 1.46 ml·kg−1·min−1) and the sedentary video game (mean = 5.83 ± 2.1 ml·kg−1·min−1). During the peer condition, there were no significant differences (p > 0.05) in VO2 relative to the alone condition. In an exploratory analysis boys exhibited a greater (p = 0.02) increase in VO2 from rest to “exergame” (Δ 9.0 ± 3.7 ml·kg−1·min−1), relative to girls (Δ 4.9 ± 2.9 ml·kg−1·min−1). Boys showed a significantly greater increase (p = 0.05) in VO2 from the resting condition to “exergame” in the presence of a peer (Δ 11.1 ± 5.3 ml·kg−1·min−1) vs. the alone condition (Δ 6.8 ± 3.1 ml·kg−1 ·min−1). Liking was significantly (p < 0.001) greater for “exergame” (7.7 ± 1.9 cm) and the sedentary video game (8.3 ± 1.3 cm) relative to rest (4.0 ± 2.8 cm). Motivation for “exergame” significantly decreased (p = 0.03) from alone (340.8 ± 106.8 presses) to the peer condition (147.8 ± 81.6 presses).Conclusion: VO2 was greater during “exergame” play relative to the sedentary video game. The presence of a peer did not increase VO2 during “exergame” play. Surprisingly, the presence of a peer decreased children's motivation to play “exergame” vs. the sedentary video game.

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“…Several studies reported on the impact of "active" video games, but the findings were mixed. Two studies reported increased physical activity levels among active video game users compared with traditional video game users and participants in a traditional physical education class [57,58]. Conversely, neither Baranowski et al [59] nor Owens et al [60] found evidence that active video games increased overall physical activity among children compared with controls.…”

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Current Trends in Childhood Obesity Research

2012

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Childhood obesity is a global health issue. To identify research trends and gaps of childhood obesity research, we reviewed MEDLINE publications from January 2011 to May 2012 and qualitatively analyzed the major domains and themes of research focus. Major domains are: measurements, obesity correlates, prevention interventions, treatment interventions, and policy issues. Key advances and innovations are highlighted within each domain. Emerging areas include the advancement of measurement methodologies that simultaneously capture individual and contextual information across time, analysis of policy problems, and the development of multilevel, community interventions. However, few effective and sustainable interventions are exemplified; some strategies are promising. Recommendations for future research includes the adoption of a systems approach that integrates individual, environmental, and policy change, the scale up and diffusion of innovations, studies of intended and unintended policy impacts, and the design and testing of effective social marketing strategies.

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The energy expenditure of an activity-promoting video game compared to sedentary video games and TV watching

Cited by 21 publications

References 25 publications

The Role of Exergaming in Improving Physical Activity: A Review

The Role of Exergaming in Improving Physical Activity: A Review

The effect of a peer on VO2 and game choice in 6â€“10 year old children

Current Trends in Childhood Obesity Research

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