So we’ve been sitting in the same chairs for months. Through a steady diet of cheese-based recipes and video games, this year’s “summer bod” is a lot more oval than we hoped. But not to fear! Thanks ...

Nintendo’s newest Switch game, Ring Fit Adventure, is an amusing generator of unusual, unprecedented experiences. Never before have I lost a 20-minute video game boss battle because my form could have ...

Time spent playing video games is often seen as time stolen from physical activities. Research has shown that exercise has many physical and cognitive benefits. But what if exercise could benefit ...

A Utah man has revealed how he was able to shed about 70 pounds while playing his favorite video game. The merits of playing video games remain a subject of some debate. In 2020, a study of over 2,000 ...

In video games, Nintendo starts the trends and then the copycats pile in. At some point, gamers get jaded and the trend collapses. Nintendo made the exercise-gaming trend into a phenomenon with Wii ...

The problem with fitness game that many are more exercises than video games. They do well on the fitness front, but when it comes to the fun, they’re lacking. One of the reasons to gamify physical ...

A company called Playpulse, based in Oslo, Norway, has unveiled an all-new way to stay in shape while entertaining yourself with video games. The Playpulse ONE, their new exercise bike and video ...

Most of us know that a walk outside is good for us. Fads like forest bathing and #HotGirlWalks are all over our social feeds to underscore what scientists have been telling us for years: The natural ...

Developers are offering a physical twist to keep traditional fans interested and draw new ones who are bored with their workouts. By Aili McConnon Tiffany Ruiz had tried various gyms, apps, workout ...

Some discover their preferred method of exercise early on and have the self-discipline to stick with it for decades. The rest of us, well, we get a little bored. Among the many challenges brought on ...

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Virtual reality is still niche, but a growing crop of VR games with a fitness element may inspire people to pick up a headset. Here’s what to know before you get started. By Signe Brewster Ms.