235/365 Okay to Kinect

Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,

Today I went to PAX East, a huge video game conference in Boston, MA with Kelby and our friend Josh. There were lots of games to demo that will be released soon. One particular console I've wanted to try is Xbox's Kinect. This technology is able to recognize your body movements, even your face, while you play games like Zumba fitness, The Biggest Loser: Ultimate Workout, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I.

If you know me, you know that I am not a big fan of motion sensor video games as exercise. I think it's a good way to start someone who is sedentary to get active and moving. I believe that there are better ways to work out that are more effective physically, socially, and emotionally. However, the Kinect doesn't allow you to cheat as much as consoles with wands or controllers since you are the controller.

While I don't encourage video games as exercise, I confess that the Kinect would be my exergaming system of choice.

In health,

Lauren