Definitions
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- noun The playing of
video games that also provide the player withphysical exercise .
Etymologies
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Examples
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So-called exergaming can result in energy expenditure well above walking 3 mph on a treadmill, researchers have found.
CNET News.com 2011
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The trend called "exergaming" combines video games with exercise.
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Company executives insist that "exergaming" or "exertainment" -- the marriage of physical exercise and video gaming -- is becoming a hot new niche, and the most bullish aficionados say it might even help reduce the nation's obesity epidemic.
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The Y is opening a new "exergaming" room at 12: 30 p.m. Saturday.
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Games for Health 2010 will feature over 40 sessions from 60 speakers covering topics such as exergaming, rehabilitation, physical therapy, disease management, health behavior change, medical training, nutrition and health education.
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The "exergaming" system being developed is based around shadow boxing against a computer opponent.
BBC Tees | Tees 2010
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The "exergaming" system being developed is based around shadow boxing against a computer opponent.
Boxing video game to help obese middle-aged men shed extra pounds 2010
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The "exergaming" system being developed is based around shadow boxing against a computer opponent.
BBC Tees | Tees 2010
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The American Horsepower Challenge is part of a trend known as "exergaming" that incorporates real-world movement into video games to bring an effective, fun solution to a serious issue affecting families across the nation.
Phoenix Arizona Real Estate Local News and Business Directory 2009
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But will MS be jumping on the 'exergaming' bandwagon, like EA, following the success of Wii Fit?
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