Exploring Energy Expenditure and Body Movement of Exergaming in Children of Different Weight Status.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study examined differences in energy expenditure and bodily movement among children of different weight status during exergames that varied in mode and intensity.

Methods

Fifty-seven 8- to 12-year-old children including overweight/obesity (n = 28) and normal weight (n = 29) played three 10-minute interval Xbox One exergames (Fruit Ninja, Kung-Fu, and Shape Up) categorized based on predominantly upper-, whole-, or lower-limb movement, respectively. The authors measured bodily movement through accelerometry and obtained energy expenditure and metabolic equivalent (MET) via indirect calorimetry.

Results

Energy expended during gameplay was the highest in Shape Up (P < .01) and higher in Kung-Fu than Fruit Ninja (P < .01). Absolute energy expenditure was signi

SUBMITTER: Hwang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7030900 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature