title: The role of exergaming in improving physical activity: a review.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The high prevalence of obesity in America can be attributed to inadequate energy expenditure as a result of high levels of physical inactivity. This review presents an overview of the current literature on physical activity, specifically through active videogame systems (exergaming) and how these systems can help to increase physical activity levels.
  
  
  METHODS
  The search strategy for this review was to identify previous studies that investigated energy expenditure levels using a single active video game or a combination of active videogames.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Based on data from 27 studies, a strong correlation exists between exergaming and increased energy expenditure (up to 300% above resting levels). The majority of active videogames tested were found to achieve physical activity levels of moderate intensity, which meet American College of Sports Medicine guidelines for health and fitness.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Exergaming is a new and exciting strategy to potentially improve physical activity levels and reduce obesity among Americans.
authors: Dept of Oncology, Georgetown University, Washington, DC.
authors: Jennifer
authors: J
authors: Sween
authors: Sherrie Flynt
authors: SF
authors: Wallington
authors: Vanessa
authors: V
authors: Sheppard
authors: Teletia
authors: T
authors: Taylor
authors: Adana A
authors: AA
authors: Llanos
authors: Lucile Lauren
authors: LL
authors: Adams-Campbell
mesh_terms: D004734:Energy Metabolism / Q000502:physiology*; D015444:Exercise; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D010809:Physical Fitness; D012146:Rest; D018910:Video Games