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EyeToy: Kinetic Total Fitness

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EyeToy: Kinetic Total Fitness

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In EyeToy: Kinetic Total Fitness, two personal trainers create a 12-week exercise program that is specific to the needs of each individual player. Players engage in workout routines that focus on cardio, combat, mind & body, and toning. The personal trainers provide feedback and encouragement.

Virku (Virtual Fitness Centre)

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Virku (Virtual Fitness Centre)

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The Virku (Virtual Fitness Centre) project developed a prototype game controlled by an exercise cycle that allows players to exercise in a virtual environment. Players peddle on the cycle while the game displays sounds, virtual scenery, and even feedback. The amount of effort needed to peddle fluctuates as the game environment changes, for example when going uphill versus downhill.

Dirty Bomb! After the Blast

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Dirty Bomb! After the Blast

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 “During a political rally for Senator Lund, the unexpected happens - a Dirty Bomb! The community needs you to use your public health emergency skills to make decisions on behalf of the responders during the emergency response. In this online simulation, you will complete three missions.”

My Fitness Coach: Get in Shape

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My Fitness Coach: Get in Shape

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In this game for the Nintendo Wii, players can create and keep track of their own fitness plans to ensure that workouts are suited to their needs. The game includes a virtual personal trainer who offers tips and advice while encouraging players to reach their fitness goals.

Zippity

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Zippity

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Leapfrog’s Zippity is an interactive system that combines physical activity and education. Young players can dance, jump, move, and learn with their favorite Disney characters. The system comes with a gaming pad/console and over a dozen active adventure games that focus in the areas of preschool math, language, and music.

Cybex Trazer

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Cybex Trazer

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In this exergame, players experience a virtual environment in which they can engage in various sports activities and challenges. The game takes into account players’ speed, power, and reaction time.

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Smart Cycle Extreme

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Smart Cycle Extreme

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"The Smart Cycle Extreme is a stationary bike, arcade game and learning center that plugs directly into your TV. As they pedal their bike they can view on the television screen their favorite character friends teaching them language and numbers, playing games and even taking them on races."

The Diabetic Dog

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The Diabetic Dog

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"In this game your dog has type-1 diabetes. This is a very serious disease. With proper treatment, however, your dog can live a happy life for many years. Your mission is to take care of your dog and try to avoid letting him/her reach too high or too low levels of blood sugar - the more successful you are the more money you will get for which you can buy food and upgrade your dog's foodbowl or doghouse!"