Talk:Fitness game

message: I think the statement about whether or not research supports exergames as being successful is an empirical question that changes over time.  I think there probably evidence on either side, and so the sentence should be deleted. This is a major change though, so I'll leave it to the consideration of a more consistent editor of this page. MicheleJackson (talk) 00:40, 28 February 2014 (UTC)
thread_title: Introductory info seems inappropriate

message: The concept is extant and definitely notable, what with DDR, the NES pad, the Wii and other things. Whether or not it should be called "exergaming" instead of "Video games and exercise" or something is another issue. --Kizor 19:37, 11 March 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Untitled

message: The Foot Craz date in the article is 1987, sourced from Bogost, which would mean the Power Pad came a year before the Foot Craz, which seems unlikely (the Power Pad and its games seem more advanced). Here's an ad for the Foot Craz that has a 1983 copyright date: http://www.atarimania.com/pubs/hi_res/video_jogger_video_reflex_flyer.jpg . Not sure what to do about editing to avoid original research as to the dating.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.48.200.114 (talk) 03:53, 5 March 2023 (UTC)
thread_title:  Foot Craz dates 

message: Is it an academic term, an industry term, a marketing term? This article is the first time I've heard it used, Google gives 51,100 hits so some people are obviously using it, but this article name remains unsourced. Rubiscous (talk) 01:44, 2 April 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  Where does the term 'Exergaming' come from? 

message: term is a marketing neolog. so much OR it hurts. DELETE! Jw2035 (talk) 21:44, 7 August 2009 (UTC)
replies: text: The term has been used in a number of academic studies which were not funded by a company involved in exergaming, suggested that this is indeed more than marketing jargon. Sillyfolkboy (talk) (edits)Join WikiProject Athletics! 08:13, 8 August 2009 (UTC)
replies: text: citations? until you put them up, it's going back for deletion Jw2035 (talk) 16:04, 8 August 2009 (UTC)
replies: text: I already did here. Sillyfolkboy (talk) (edits)Join WikiProject Athletics! 16:38, 9 August 2009 (UTC)
thread_title: Rubbish

message: A couple of issues:
*This link no longer works.
*The sentence The genre has been credited with upending the stereotype of gaming as a sedentary activity, and promoting an active lifestyle. doesn't seem to be backed up by the remaining source.
Autarch (talk) 20:13, 8 February 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Lede 

message: Where are the citations for the Children/Adults section?Wgfcrafty (talk) 13:49, 15 February 2014 (UTC)
thread_title:  Citatons 

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message: I've been looking through the literature in order to find some better references for this article:
*Tahmosybayat et al. (2017): "Exergaming has been shown to be an effective tool to improve postural control (PC) in older community-dwelling individuals. [...] Exergaming is a potential alternative to PC training, although still in its infancy. Strong and well-designed RCTs are needed, targeting specific populations aged over 60 years."
*Joronen et al. (2016): "Exergaming was found to have some positive effects on self-concept, situational interest and motivation, enjoyment, psychological and social well-being, symptomatology and different learning experiences. However, two studies reported no effect on self-efficacy, and one study showed no intervention effect on self-esteem. The only follow-up study indicated that the enjoyment effect lasted for a few months."
*Ogawa et al. (2016): "in older adults [...] Current evidence supports that exergaming improves cognitive function and dual-task function, which potentially leads to fall prevention. However, it is unclear whether exergaming, which involves both cognitive input and physical exercise, has additional benefits compared with traditional physical exercise alone."
*Barry et al. (2014): "In conclusion, exergaming is an emerging tool to help rehabilitate motor skills in people with PD [Parkinson's disease]. Although we were able to establish that exergaming is feasible in people with PD, more research is needed to establish its safety and clinical effectiveness, particularly in the home. The use of commercial games may be too difficult for some people with PD and exergames tailored specifically to the rehabilitation needs and capabilities of people with PD are required for optimal efficacy, adherence and safety."
*Harris et al. (2015): "Our findings suggest that exergaming might be an appropriate therapeutic tool for improving balance and postural control in older adults, but more ­large-scale trials are needed to determine if the same is true for people with IPD [idiopathic Parkinson's disease]."
More later if I get time. Bondegezou (talk) 17:29, 20 February 2018 (UTC)
replies: text: Thanks, those are all OK (frontiers is meh and I avoid it as much as possible).  They all say pretty much what one would expect.  "Sounds reasonable but we don't have great evidence that it is particularly effective or safe". Jytdog (talk) 17:50, 20 February 2018 (UTC)
replies: text: I think that's a poor summary of what they say. They do tend to say that this is early days for the field and they offer various caveats (e.g. lack of long-term follow-up), but they also review plenty of studies showing positive effects. Bondegezou (talk) 17:51, 20 February 2018 (UTC)
replies: text: People constantly batter the curcumin article writing "THE REVIEW SAYS IT HAS PROMISE TO PREVENT CANCER!". Not a single one of the papers above is confident to draw strong conclusions which is why they all say "more research is needed". What the hell man.Jytdog (talk) 17:56, 20 February 2018 (UTC)
thread_title:  Systematic reviews in this area 

message: A recent new review: . May be of use to the article. Bondegezou (talk) 16:06, 23 March 2020 (UTC)
thread_title: New review