Be Fit on CNN.com
Last month I wrote a post about how the lines between virtual game play and the real world were starting to blur. We are seeing more games incorporate a physical dimension with their computer interfaces. Yesterday, CNN.com posted another article about exergaming. Although the article highlights the exercise trend that video games like Dance Dance Revolution have started, it also mentions the possibility of a fitness buisness surviving in virtual communities. Virtual worlds like Second Life and companies like Expresso Fitness and Island Worlds are at the forefront of this exploration.
(Also, the article includes a few quotes by yours truly!)
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October 23rd, 2007 at 6:00 am
Just read the article in CNN and saw your reference in there. I have never heard of FITTmaxx before, so am curious about what you do to lead fitness professionals through the growing field of exergaming. I found that there are not too many of us working in this field, so I’m always open to learn new things about the field.
We’ve had our family fitness and wellness center, XRtainment Zone, up and running for just over a year now and we’ve learned a lot from the school of hard knocks! I’ve started a yahoogroups called “Exergaming Research & Health Collaborative” where I add folks I meet at the various conferences that I speak at. It’s been great to share and collaborate things pertaining to exergaming.
FYI, I’m speaking at the Medical Fitness Assoc. annual meeting in Orlando next month so if you’re going to that (or Athletic Fitness Business), I’d love to meet you in person to talk more about exergaming, healthcare, and the fitness industry.
I’ve started a similar one for exergaming business owners but that one hasn’t been as active–probably because all are start-ups and hesitant to share trade secrets!
Keep up the great work–will be keeping tabs on your blog, now that I’ve found it. If you get a chance, check out our blog at our website (www.xrtainmentzone.com) and let me know what you think!
October 25th, 2007 at 10:12 am
Very cool. Interesting world we live in in regards to exergaming etc.