exergaming
Fitness through play
Exergaming combines exercise with video gaming—physical activity driven by interactive gameplay rather than traditional workouts.
Players might dance on pressure-sensitive mats, swing motion controllers, or pedal stationary bikes through virtual landscapes.
The term blends "exercise" and "gaming": The retirement community added exergaming stations to encourage movement.
Structured physical exercise
- cardioPulse-elevating exercise regimen
- aerobicsHeart-strengthening group exercises
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- toningStrengthening muscles gradually
sweat · endurance · strength · flexibility · balance · core · stretching · exertion
Body movement recording technology
- sensorInput-detecting device
- accelerometerDevice measuring motion forces
- VRSimulated immersive environment
- augmented-realityDigital content superimposed on surroundings
avatar · simulation · immersive · interactive · Kinect · haptic · wearable · smartwatch
Comfort in distress
- controllerDevice directing a system
- arcadeArched passageway or gaming hall
- multiplayerInvolving multiple participants
- highscoreTop recorded result
leaderboard · gamertag · achievement · Joy-Con · adventure · platformer · competitive · cooperative
Amusement or pleasure
- playRecreation or staged drama
- entertainmentAgreeable diversion of attention
- enjoymentState of relishing something
- ZumbaDance-based fitness program
Recovery from injury/addiction
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- wellnessOverall state of health
- motivationImpetus toward a goal
- adherenceFaithful following of something
accessibility · low-impact · mobility · engagement · therapeutic
workout
Structured physical exercise
- cardioPulse-elevating exercise regimen
- aerobicsHeart-strengthening group exercises
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
toning · sweat · endurance · strength · flexibility · balance · core · stretching · exertion · movement
motion-capture
Body movement recording technology
- sensorInput-detecting device
- accelerometerDevice measuring motion forces
- VRSimulated immersive environment
augmented-reality · avatar · simulation · immersive · interactive · Kinect · haptic · wearable · smartwatch
console
Comfort in distress
- controllerDevice directing a system
- arcadeArched passageway or gaming hall
- multiplayerInvolving multiple participants
highscore · leaderboard · gamertag · achievement · Joy-Con · adventure · platformer · competitive · cooperative · streaming
fun
Amusement or pleasure
- playRecreation or staged drama
- entertainmentAgreeable diversion of attention
- enjoymentState of relishing something
rehabilitation
Recovery from injury/addiction
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- wellnessOverall state of health
- motivationImpetus toward a goal
adherence · accessibility · low-impact · mobility · engagement · therapeutic
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