Gaming and Training Combined to Help Adolescents Get More Physically Active

Increasing Physical Activity Among Adolescents With Motivational High-Intensity Training Through a Cutting-Edge Gaming Platform

The purpose of this study is to investigate if playing a newly developed videogame that requires physical activity (e.g. exergame), leads to increased physical activity and health benefits in children and adolescents who do not regularly participate in endurance training. Health benefits will be expressed in physical fitness (maximal oxygen consumption), blood markers of a healthy heart, body composition and objectively measured physical activity. Gaming frequency of the participants will be registered throughout the 24 week intervention period.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Not regularly participating in endurance training
• Sedentary (<60 mins daily moderate/vigorous intensity physical activity)
• Play video games > 10 hours/week (self-reported)
• Able to ride a bike for up to 60 minutes

Exclusion Criteria:

• Known cardiovascular disease
• Type I diabetes