exergaming

American  

[ek-ser-gey-ming] / ˈɛk sərˌgeɪ mɪŋ /

noun

1. the activity of playing video games that involve physical exertion and are thought of as a form of exercise.

   Exergaming with a balance board or modified exercise bike is a great way to burn calories.

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exergaming British  

/ ˈɛksəˌɡeɪmɪŋ /

noun

1. the playing of video games that require rigorous physical exercise and are intended as a work-out, such as those in which players race a virtual bicycle on-screen by pedalling a simulator resembling an exercise bike

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Other Word Forms

• exergame
  noun

Etymology

Origin of exergaming

First recorded in 2000–05; exer(cise) + gaming

Example Sentences

Could exergaming on the Switch surpass the fun but forgettable Wii Sports of a decade ago?

From Salon • Feb. 29, 2020

Then, in 2008, Nintendo capitalized on the burgeoning exergaming genre by launching "Wii Fit."

From Salon • Feb. 29, 2020

It turns out to be worth around $15,000: Stadium Events, one of the first exergaming titles, was only released in a test market in the northern United States in 1987.

From The Guardian • Apr. 18, 2013

The key is standing up and participating in what's being called "exergaming."

From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2010

Comparatively speaking, exergaming beats sitting around staring at the screen, but doctors warn parents not to get too excited.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2010