You might think that the solution to improving your physical fitness lies in that shiny new video game just steps away from your couch. And you’re certainly not alone, because fitness video games are undeniably popular. From the Wii Fit to the EA Sports Active, it’s hard to resist the idea of playing your way to a smaller waistline. But do these games really work? That question is what led researcher Scott Owens (along with a team at the University of Mississippi) to try to determine if fitness-oriented video games can actually increase exercise and help combat obesity. The study’s results, reported in ScienceDaily, indicate that the Wii Fit might not be as effective as you think.
The study’s most interesting findings, after the jump…
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