exergaming

[ek-ser-gey-ming]

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.

exergaming

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• exergame noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of exergaming¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of exergaming¹

C21: from _exercise + _gaming

Example Sentences

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

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“We’re hoping that by having the exergaming experience at the brain gym they’ll take this into real life by increasing activities like gardening, dancing, walking, socializing with friends, or even doing recumbent biking at home while listening to podcasts,” Merrill said.

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

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And yet, one great detriment of exergaming is that it turns our exercise routines and intimate health information into data points for some of the most powerful corporations on the planet.

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

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