Exercise Gaming

Exercise Gaming

Updated: December 02, 2010

Ever get bored running on a treadmill? Outdoor exercise is great, but not always easy to do. Luckily, there are great video games to help you get in shape and stay healthy one dance step, yoga pose, or virtual tennis match at a time.

Did you know that Nintendo Wii games will sport a seal of approval from the American Heart Association? Both the AHA and Wii will encourage healthy living and exercise practices together now that Wii, Wii Sports Resort and Wii Fit Plus are endorsed by the health organization. They hope "active-play video games" will decrease the risk of heart disease among Americans of all ages.

Virtual exercise games offer an exciting indoor alternative for movin' and groovin' to better health. Watch demonstrations of work outs and check out the variety of options for games below.

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Image: Slideshow: Exercise Gaming
Slideshow: Exercise Gaming

Dislike exercising outside or at the gym? That's ok, you can still get a work out with these great games.

 
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Video: Video Game Workouts

Can you really get fit by working out with your video game? Find out in this special One Body segment with Caitlin Murphy.

 
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Video: Video Games in P.E.

Watch how one school's new gym turns P.E. into playtime.

 
 
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