Charlie Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 "Computer games 'burn up calories' Players use body movements to control the action Playing new style computer games can help people burn up a significant amount of calories, research has found. Games consoles such as Nintendo Wii require players to use body movements to control the action. A study by Liverpool John Moores University found regular use could help shift 27lb (12.25kg) a year. The study was carried out to establish whether computer games can contribute to the daily activity recommendations for children. Parents should encourage other physical activities and outdoor pursuits in order for their children to lead well-balanced live Professor Tim Cable Liverpool John Moores University The researchers compared activity levels during gaming using the Wii with those achieved using traditional seated joypad-controlled consoles. They found more active forms of gaming increased energy expenditure to a level which could help lose weight. Heart rate Lead researcher Professor Tim Cable said: "Through our testing it is clear that the motion sensor-controlled console can make an impact on a child's heart rate, energy expenditure and the amount of calories burned. "Research from GameVision's Consumer Intelligence Report shows that, on average, gamers in the UK currently spend around 12.2 hours a week playing computer games. "Therefore, it is important to promote as much activity as possible during this time." Professor Cable said active consoles such as the Wii could provide a means of motivating children who are less active. But he added: "Parents should encourage other physical activities and outdoor pursuits in order for their children to lead well-balanced lives." The study measured the impact on five girls and seven boys, aged between 13 and 15, of playing both an active and inactive console. During 15 minutes of play using a traditional joypad operated console, energy expenditure increased above resting values by an average 60%. In comparison, when using the Wii console, the participants' energy expenditure increased 156% above resting. Based on the average gaming week of 12.2 hours, this translates to a potential 1,830 calories burned per week when using Wii - 40% more than when using a traditional format console. In both conditions the energy expenditure of boys was greater than that observed for girls. Heart rates were also much greater when using the active console, reaching values of 130 beats per minute, compared with 85 beats per minute for the traditional console." Very positive article relating to the Wii, good publicity for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 It all depends on which game you play to be fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triforcemario Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Wait, the BBC is actually giving good publicity to Nintendo?! IMPOSSIBLE! Someone must have haxxored their website! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flameboy Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 yeah actually the sun had an article in the other day: poor picture I know but was very quickly done on my camera phone! but they praise the wii based on the very same report from John Moores... like fresh said though it does depend what your playing... It is great though to see the Wii getting even more publicity, and for another reason. it seems there is nothing the console can't do, bring families together, get oldies playing, get girls playing. My girlfriend said earlier today it's doing so well because it isn't a geeks console! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowV7 Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Woah,never expected that Great publicity,thought hopefully there will be more "fitness" like games out soon like Wii Sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raven_blade2006 Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Yes, this is an opportunity to keep Wii in the headlines for all the right reasons. Games such as DDR, as well as future fitness games will be good for its image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blender Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 the wii also combats impotence and bed wetting. I'm submitting my paper to the bma tommorow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Guy Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Nothing like targetting fatties with your videogames console... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotgun2k Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Link: h ttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/6376637.stm In case you don't believe Moria EDIT - I have left a space between the "H" and "T" of "http" to combat NE's policy of no URLs to other sites until after 15 posts or more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Librarian Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Just visited one of my friends who works in a large public library. They had bought a wii for the childrend section.. it's a HUGE sucess.. and it was such a laugh seeing the children going all out on the tennis game.. my friend (girl) even now is thinking about bying a wii herself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emasher Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 i've only found this with 2 games so far wii sports boxing and rayman (the running trial) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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