Exergames: The Healthy Way of Life Through Gaming

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Exergames are actually a great way to keep yourself healthy!

One more set, and we are fit to go! Take care of your body, the only place you have to live inside.

Exercise is one of the predominant things that can help you fight away from the worst illnesses sometimes. Keeping yourself fit means getting away from various diseases. But do you know doing exercises can be real fun jab Gaming Ka Tadka lag jaye usmein!

Let’s hop, jump, run and understand what are exergames, and from where to begin exploring some of them:

What are exergames?

Exergames are also known as Fitness games which are basically in the form of exercise.
They make your exercise session more fun and addictive.
Exergames work on different gadgets that can trace your movements.

History of Exergames

Adding physical movement to the videogames was a great move towards gaming development.
Exergames can be detected from the late eighties.
In 1982, the Nintendo entertainment system launched the Power Pad changed the whole scenario of Exergames.

How do Exergames work?

Exergames work by using different types of technology depending on the game.
These games track your body movements.
Some famous exergames technologies like PlayStation Move, Game floor pad and VR games trace down your movements.

Shape Up

What a masterpiece of an exergame developed by Ubisoft!
Gyms are closed down? No worry, Shape Up will help you to keep you in shape.
A camera used to project the users on the screen. Players have to complete the different tasks given to burn calories.
Available on: Xbox

Ring Fit Adventure

Ring Fit Adventure is an Action Role-playing exergames.
It is operated by using Pilates and Joy-Con developed by Nintendo Switch.
The gamer plays the character of the Young athletes with the help of a scientist’s ring. Young athletes try to defeat an evil bodybuilder named Dragaux.
Available on: Nintendo Switch

EA Sports Active 2

Feeling lazy? No worry, EA Sports Active 2: Personal Trainer is a lifting video game developed by EA north America.
A built-in Heart monitor helps to track your heartbeats monitor track records during the exercise.
Available on: Currently unavailable.

Fitness Boxing

Do you want to learn and improve your boxing skills? Here we present you with one of the finest exergames, Fitness Boxing, developed by Imagineer.
With the help of Joy-Con motion control, you can control the movement of your character. It feels like you are on the real boxing court.
Available on: Nintendo Switch

Just Dance 2021

What can be a better option for cardio than dancing? Just Dance 2021 is a dance game developed by Ubisoft.
With the world-famous tracks, players have to mimic the dance steps shown on the screen with the help of their Mobile or Controller.
The subscription streaming game allows you to play 600 songs and dance.
Available on: Nintendo Switch

Benefits of Exergames

Exergames might not help in gaining muscles or strength. Nonetheless, they help in boosting stamina and perfecting cardio fitness.
These ones can be fun games and can be enjoyed with your friends and family.

Bored in Lockdown or feeling lazy? Get up, try out these trending Exergames and keep up your body fit to fight against Covid. Exergames help to reduce your stress and improve your immune system. Let us know if you have tried any of these games.

Blog Edited By Ritika Gupta

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