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Current Exergame Research and Testing Studies

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Canadian Exergaming Research Centre

The researchers at the University of Calgary and Mount Royal University are studying the effects of 
exergaming on the acquisition of basic movement skills.  Their laboratory is located in an elementary school 
and will evaluate the impact of iDance, Wii Fit, XRBoard and Lightspace (wall) with third and fourth grade 
students. In particular, how does exergaming influence the development of balance, coordination, agility, 
reaction time and laterality.  For further information view the research website at www.ucalgary.ca/exergaming

About the Exergame Study:

Starting on Monday, April 20, 2009, Walkabout Technologies is proud to announce that we will participate in a 10 week study of childhood obesity in the Peoria IL USA area. This is a collaborative study with OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Exergame Fitness USA, Peoria Park District, G.I.T.M. (Gifts in the Moment) llc, and the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (UICOMP) and is spearheaded by Peoria pediatrician, Dr. Amy Christison.

The objectives of the study will demonstrate that a weight loss program for children using "exergaming technology" can result in weight loss, improve self-image and change behaviors that will promote weight loss.Walkabout Technologies will participate in this important event by utilizing its wireless technology to monitor and report each child's activity level. The Intelliped, which is a wireless pedometer with an accelerometer, can calculate the activity steps of each child and report its findings automatically and electronically.

Research Dates:

The study will be conducted from April 20, 2009 - June 29th 2009

About the RiverPlex

The RiverPlex Recreation & Wellness Center is a joint project between the Peoria Park District and OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. It is an 118,000 square foot facility complete with a state of the art fitness center, indoor aquatic park, multipurpose arena, pro shop serving freezes and smoothies, activity room, classrooms and a customized Exergaming studio developed by Exergame Fitness USA.. The Riverplex continues to innovate and lead in developing health and wellness programming. And now we’ve added the new XRGame Zone (soon to be "Vault Activation Zone") —one of the first exergaming studios of its kind in the country designed by Exergame Fitness USA. It’s video game technology that’s out of the box thinking, with physical engagement that’s hard to resist. The addition of interactive exergaming includes offering clinical programs for those with limited mobility, private studio rentals, corporate team-building packages, school field trips, and after-prom parties, as well as our own fitness and recreation programs and Riverplex member activities. Exergaming offers chidlren a positive, safe place to become physically active. The XR Game Zone. Check it out!

News Articles:

Peoria Magazines - Article

My Suburban Life - Article

ABC News HOIC19 - Article

Week.com - Video

Central Illinois Proud - Article

Virtual Tour:

http://www.riverplex.org/xr/tour

Exergame Room Videos:

http://www.exergamefitness.com/riverplex.htm