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

“We’re seeing that exergaming helps people get an appreciation of the potential benefits of healthy lifestyle habits.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 21, 2022

The technology also allowed for a Wii-inspired boom in a niche genre, "exergaming."

From Salon • Feb. 29, 2020

This is all to say that the Switch's success and features provided an opportunity for an exergaming follow-up.

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