Exergaming is a proven method to get everyone more active and having fun while improving health, academics, and social behavior.
Fact:68% of Americans are considered Overweight or Obese.
Fact:68% of American Households Play Video Games.
Obesity and Video Games are equally prevalent in our Country.
Solution:Play the Games – but MOVE in order to play.
Obesity in America
Our mission is very clear here at Motion Fitness: To inspire physical activity through the most cutting-edge active game experience…AND…to provide fun, sustainable solutions to fight childhood obesity.
Exergaming is proven to help:
Health & Fitness
ØStudent Activity levels increased by an average of 33% while they played the game
Ø70% of students joined the challenge just so they could stay healthier
Ø54% set increasing step goals for themselves over the challenge
Academics
ØSchool wide grade average increase of 1.5 grades
ØReading scores increased by 17% over state average
ØMath scores increased by 18% over state average
Social Development
ØOver 50% of students got their families involved in exercising as well
ØWhen students were motivating each other to be more active, 62% tried harder to do this during the challenge
ØWorking as a team to accomplish step goals increased by over 75% in the school
Exergaming has been proven to enhance academic performance by building new brain cells and neurological connections that increase learning, memory, and critical thinking.
“Memory retention and learning functions are all about brain cells actually changing, growing, and working better together. . . Exercise creates the best environment for that process to occur.”
- Dr. John J. Ratey,Harvard Medical School,author of the book Spark.
Schools – YMCA Community Center - JCC Boy’s & Girls Clubs - Hospitals – Recreation Centers - Wellness Centers - Military Bases Health Clubs –Park Districts – Sports Complex
What can you do to Help?
ØKeep your community Active by teaching them a lifelong lesson on the importance of Physical Activity and Nutrition
ØSponsor a School District, or Community Center
ØBe involved in your Community development of a Fit & Active City
Our Solutions for You.
ØCreate a Custom Environment that is sponsored by you.
ØDevelop an engaging game that encourages movement
ØProven Turn-Key solutions in any environment
Schools – YMCA Community Center - JCC Boy’s & Girls Clubs - Hospitals – Recreation Centers - Wellness Centers - Military Bases Health Clubs –Park Districts – Sports Complex
Exergaming Works!
We have seen it work over and over in communities across the country.
It engages people.
It is fun entertainment.
It promotes exercise for any ability level and any age.
It is the perfect stepping stone to experience what being fit feels like – to what feeling healthy feels like.
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